VR Mentions
Week of 29 April 2024

Kucera v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 369 (29 April 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE SANGER)

Humphries v Poljak [1992] 2 VR 129
(Crockett, McGarvie and Southwell JJ)

Barwon Spinners Pty Ltd & Ors v Podolak (2005) 14 VR 622
(Ormiston, Chernov & Phillips Jj.A)

Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Nettle JJA)

Ladlow v TAC [2024] VCC 518 (12 April 2024 (ex tempore))
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE PILLAY)

Petkovski v Galletti [1994] 1 VR 436
(Brooking, Southwell and Teague JJ)

DPP v Thurmond (a pseudonym) [2024] VCC 470 (15 April 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE GAYNOR)

Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Redlich, Harper JJA and Curtain AJA)

Negro v Head, Transport for Victoria (Land Valuation) [2024] VCAT 373 (29 April 2024)
(Justine Jacono - Senior Member, S P Djohan - Senior Member)

Barilla v Roads Corporation (2017) 54 VR 198
(EMERTON J)

Roads Corporation v Melbourne Estates [1993] 2 VR 602
(Gobbo J)

Roads Corporation v Schembri (2009) 28 VR 229
(Osborn J)

DPP v Patterson & Anor [2024] VCC 487 (16 April 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE GAYNOR)

Director of Public Prosecutions v Kaba (2014) 44 VR 526
(Bell J)

DPP v Karam [2024] VCC 127 (19 February 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE MULLALY)

R v Martin (2007) 20 VR 14
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Redlich JJA)

Kovac & Kovac [2024] FedCFamC1A 66 (24 April 2024)
(TREE J)

Sun Alliance Insurance v Massoud [1989] VR 8
(Fullagar, Gray and Tadgell JJ)

Roumbos v TAC [2024] VCC 517 (29 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE GINNANE)

Law Institute of Victoria v Maric (2008) 21 VR 1
(Warren CJ, Neave and Kellam JJA)

Humphries v Poljak [1992] 2 VR 129
(Crockett, McGarvie and Southwell JJ)

DPP (Cth) v Knipe [2024] VCC 207 (19 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE McINERNEY)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

Brown v The Queen (2020) 62 VR 491
(Maxwell P; Niall, T Forrest, Emerton and Osborn JJA)

Hasan v The Queen (2010) 31 VR 28
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Harper JJA)

DPP v Frewstal Pty Ltd (2015) 47 VR 660
(Maxwell P, Priest and Kaye JJA)

DPP v Felton (2007) 16 VR 214
(Buchanan and Eames JJA and Kellam AJA)

45 Bonview Circuit Pty Ltd & Ors v Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police [2024] VSC 180 (26 April 2024)
(Forbes J)

Mai v Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (2020) 62 VR 118
(Tate, McLeish and Hargrave JJA)

Nasseri v Wellington Builders Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] VSC 200 (29 April 2024)
(GARDE J)

Dover Beach Pty Ltd v Geftine Pty Ltd (2008) 21 VR 442
(Ashley and Redlich JJA and Coghlan AJA)

Piastrino v Seascape Constructions (2022) 67 VR 70
(Delany J)

Ian Street Developer Pty Ltd v Arrow International Pty Ltd (2018) 54 VR 721
(Riordan J)

Lederberger v Mediterranean Olives Financial Pty Ltd (2012) 38 VR 509
(Nettle, Redlich JJA and Beach AJA)

R v Marshall; Ex parte Baranor Nominees [1986] VR 19
(Murphy, Brooking and Southwell JJ)

Waters v Diesel Holdings Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 77 (29 April 2024)
(FERGUSON CJ, WALKER JA and GINNANE AJA)

Diesel Holdings v Waters (2023) 70 VR 556
(M Osborne J)

ABC v Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (2021) 66 VR 381
(Quigley J)

DPP v Scicluna [2024] VCC 462 (11 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE LAURITSEN)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

DPP v Nguyen [2024] VCC 475 (16 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE GUCCIARDO)

R v Grossi (2008) 23 VR 500
(Vincent, Neave and Redlich JJA)

Johnston v Allen (No 2) [2024] NSWSC 476 (29 April 2024)
(Parker J)

Dimos v Willetts (2000) 2 VR 170
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Batt, Jj.A)

Kirkalocka Gold SPV Pty Ltd (Receivers and Managers Appointed) v Zenith Pacific (KLK) Pty Ltd, in the matter of Kirkalocka Gold SPV Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 428 (29 April 2024)
(BESANKO J)

Dura (Australia) Constructions Pty Ltd v Hue Boutique Living Pty Ltd (2014) 49 VR 86
(Maxwell P, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

Lansdowne v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2024] NSWCATAD 113 (30 April 2024)
(K Mobbs, Senior Member)

Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [1991] 1 VR 63
(Kaye, Fullagar and Ormiston JJ)

Orr v Director of Proceedings on behalf of the Health Ombudsman [2024] QCA 67 (30 April 2024)
(Mullins P and Bond JA and Fraser AJA)

Director of Housing v Sudi (2011) 33 VR 559
(Warren CJ; Maxwell P; Weinberg JA)

DPP v Zhang [2024] VCC 409 (5 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE CAHILL)

R v Merrett (2007) 14 VR 392
(Maxwell, P., Chernov, J.A and Habersberger, A.J.A)

Constantinou v The King [2024] VSCA 79 (30 April 2024)
(MACAULAY, KAYE, and T FORREST JJA)

R v Mawson [1967] VR 205
(WINNEKE CJ; ADAM and BARBER , JJ)

Kumova v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 538
((Court Of Appeal) (2012) Nettle, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

R v Bolton and Barker [1998] 1 VR 692
(Hayne, Charles and Callaway JJA)

Re Ratten [1974] VR 201
(SMITH , PAPE and ADAM , JJ)

Buchwald v The Queen (2011) 38 VR 199
(Neave, Redlich and Hansen JJA)

Clarkson v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 361
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Harper JJA)

Kumova v The Queen 37 VR 53
(Nettle, Redlich and Osborn JJA)

Romero v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 486
(Buchanan, Redlich and Mandie JJA)

DPP v Josefski (2005) 13 VR 85
(Maxwell, P., Callaway and Chernov, Jj.A)

DPP v Riley [2024] VCC 490 (18 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE WRAIGHT)

Clarkson v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 361
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Harper JJA)

Clifton v The King [2024] VSCA 82 (30 April 2024)
(EMERTON P and McLEISH JA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

Hodson v Hurex Pty Ltd and Lederer Pty Ltd [2024] NSWDC 143 (26 April 2024)
(Fitzsimmons SC DCJ)

Broadhurst v Millman [1976] VR 208
(GOWANS, MENHENNITT and DUNN, JJ)

Medical Board of Australia v Gopal (Review and Regulation) [2024] VCAT 380 (3 April 2024)
(W. Boddison, Presiding Member)

(2021) VR 88

(2022) VR 44

Australian Money Exchange Pty Ltd (in liq) & Anor v Llewellyn & Ors; Keybridge Capital Limited & Anor v Llewellyn & Ors (No 2) [2024] VSC 207 (30 April 2024)
(DELANY J)

Livingspring Pty Ltd v Kliger Partners (2008) 20 VR 377
(Maxwell P and Buchanan JA)

Smail v Burton Re Insurance Associates (In Liquidation) [1975] VR 776
(GILLARD, NEWTON and NORRIS, JJ)

FALCONER -v- COMMISSIONER OF POLICE [No 2] [2024] WASCA 47 (1 MAY 2024)
(BUSS P, VAUGHAN JA, HALL JA)

AKM Investments Group Pty Ltd v Grewal [2024] NSWDC 144 (12 April 2024)
(Andronos SC DCJ)

Transport Industries Insurance Co Ltd v Longmuir [1997] 1 VR 125
(Winneke P; Tadgell and Phillips JJA)

Dansey & Dansey (No 6) [2024] FedCFamC1F 165 (19 March 2024)
(ALTOBELLI J)

AJH Lawyers Pty Ltd v Careri (2011) 34 VR 236
(Warren CJ, Hansen JA and Almond AJA)

A-Ward Limited v Raw Metal Coro Pty Limited [2024] NZHC 736 (9 April 2024)

Thomas v The a2 Milk Company [No 2] (2022) 68 VR 283
(Button J)

Briggs (a Pseudonym) v The King [2024] VSCA 80 (1 May 2024)
(BEACH, WALKER and KAYE JJA)

JLS v The Queen (2010) 28 VR 328
(Redlich, Mandie and Bongiorno JJA)

DPP v Parker [2024] ACTSC 125 (29 April 2024)
(Baker J)

R v Swift (2007) 15 VR 497
(Vincent and Nettle JJA and Habersberger AJA)

Medical Board of Australia v Pham (Review and Regulation) [2024] VCAT 388 (29 April 2024)
(J Billings - Senior Member and Presiding Member, Dr P McNeill - Health Practitioner Member, Dr Y Phang - Health Practitioner Member)

Kyriackou v Law Institute of Victoria Ltd (2014) 45 VR 540
(Warren CJ, Osborn JA and Ginnane AJA)

Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
(Osborn and Beach JJA)

Saffari v Amazon Commercial Services Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 436 (1 May 2024)
(GOODMAN J)

Phillip Morris Ltd v Attorney-General (Vic) (2006) 14 VR 538
(Maxwell, P., Ormiston and Eames, Jj.A)

DPP v Zheng (Ruling No 2) [2024] VSC 142 (26 March 2024)
(TINNEY J)

and Edward Wade (a pseudonym)[1] v The Queen (2014) 41 VR 434
(Nettle, Redlich and Coghlan JJA)

Pacer Auto Products Pty Ltd v CW Brands Pty Ltd [2024] ATMO 56 (27 March 2024)
(Louise Tuohy)

Re Hicks' Trade Mark (1876) 22 VLR 636
(HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.)

Terranora Group Management Pty Ltd v Rise Projects Pty Ltd [2024] ATMO 63 (9 April 2024)
(Nicholas Smith)

Re Hicks' Trade Mark (1876) 22 VLR 636
(HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.)

EXV v Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) [2024] NSWSC 490 (02 May 2024)
(Weinstein J)

Roman Catholic Trusts Corporation for the Diocese of Sale v WCB (2020) 62 VR 234
(Beach, Kaye and Osborn JJA)

Construction & Design Australia Pty Ltd v Robinson (No 3) [2024] NSWSC 504 (02 May 2024)
(Stevenson J)

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)

Alpert v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Defence) (No 2) [2024] FCA 447 (2 May 2024)
(SNADEN J)

Uber Technologies Incorporated (4849283) & Ors (according to the attached Schedule) v NICOS Andrianakis (2020) 61 VR 580
(Niall, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)

Hall v Whatmore [1961] VR 225
(HERRING CJ, DEAN and HUDSON , JJ)

Zalewski v Turcarolo [1995] 2 VR 562
(Brooking, Jd Phillips and Hansen JJ)

Forshaw v Qantas Airways Limited (No 2) [2024] FCA 446 (2 May 2024)
(SNADEN J)

Uber Technologies Incorporated (4849283) & Ors (according to the attached Schedule) v NICOS Andrianakis (2020) 61 VR 580
(Niall, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)

Circle Internet Financial Limited v Stiftung Concordium [2024] ATMO 69 (19 April 2024)
(Nicole Worth)

Re Hicks' Trade Mark (1876) 22 VLR 636
(HOLROYD, A’BECKETT, and HOOD, JJ.)

Re Kordos [2024] VSCA 84 (2 May 2024)
(NIALL and LYONS JJA)

Re Tratt, Deceased [1980] VR 657
(BROOKING, J)

Wood v McLean (2010) 31 VR 12
(Sifris J)

Pozzebon v Pozzebon [2024] VSC 205 (29 April 2024)
(Harris J)

Re Plowright, Deceased [1971] VR 128
(NEWTON, J)

Club Fogolar Furlan Melbourne v Paramount Investments Group Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 208 (2 May 2024)
(Croft J)

Lysaght Building Solutions Pty Ltd v Blanalko Pty Ltd (2013) 42 VR 27
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Neave JJA)

Brondolino v Surf Coast Smash Masters Pty Ltd (2019) 60 VR 20
(Croft J)

Spurling v Development Underwriting (Vic) Pty Ltd [1973] VR 1
(STEPHEN, J)

Whitehorse City Council v Golden Ridge Investments Pty Ltd (2005) 13 VR 275
(Warren, C.J, Buchanan, J.A, and Osborn, A.J.A)

Hoskin v Greater Bendigo City Council (2015) 48 VR 715
(Warren CJ, Osborn and Santamaria JJA)

Secretary to the Department of Premier and Cabinet v Hulls [1999] 3 VR 331
(TADGELL, PHILLIPS and BATT, JJ.A.)

Myers v Medical Practitioners' Board of Victoria (2007) 18 VR 48
(Warren CJ, Chernov JA and Bell AJA)

Karakatsanis v Racing Victoria Ltd (2013) 42 VR 176
(Osborn and Beach JJA)

Cosmopolitan Hotel (Vic) Pty Ltd v Crown Melbourne Ltd (2014) 45 VR 771
(Warren CJ, Whelan and Santamaria JJA)

Transport Accident Commission v Hoffman [1989] VR 197
(Young Cj McGarvie and O'Bryan JJ)

S v Crimes Compensation Tribunal [1998] 1 VR 83
(Phillips and Callaway JJA; Hedigan AJA)

Willis v Crosland (2021) 65 VR 1
(Sifris and Walker JJA; Macaulay AJA)

Masters Home Improve Aust v Aventus Cranbourne (2019) 59 VR 80
(Croft J)

Angel v Carl Holt t/as Jims Cleaning Wyong [2024] NSWPIC 198 (19 April 2024)

Accident Compensation Commission v McIntosh [1991] 2 VR 253
(Crockett, Murphy and Cummins JJ)

HALL -v- ALDRIDGE [2024] WASC 155 (2 MAY 2024)
(COBBY J)

Secretary to the Department of Premier and Cabinet v Hulls [1999] 3 VR 331
(TADGELL, PHILLIPS and BATT, JJ.A.)

Sun Engineering (Qld) Pty Ltd v Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 68 (30 April 2024)
(Applegarth J)

Fletcher Construction Australia v Varnsdorf [1998] 3 VR 812
(Charles, Callaway and Batt JJA)

United Petroleum Pty Ltd v Coastal Service Centres Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 97 (03 May 2024)
(White JA at [1]; Harrison JA at [2]; Basten AJA at [3])

Karger v Paul [1984] VR 161
(McGarvie J)

GFF v Commissioner of Victims Rights [2024] NSWCATAD 115 (03 May 2024)
(M Riordan, Senior Member)

R v Butcher (919860) VR 43

Luo v R [2024] NSWCCA 58 (03 May 2024)
(Adamson JA at [1]; Basten AJA at [2]; Wilson J at [3])

Nydam v The Queen [1977] VR 430
(YOUNG, CJ, MCINERNEY and CROCKETT, JJ)

Richards v Hutchinson [2024] QSC 73 (2 May 2024)
(Bradley J)

Attorney-General For Victoria v City Of Brighton [1964] VR 59
(GOWANS, J)

Yi Li v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2024] NSWSC 514 (03 May 2024)
(McGrath J)

AMP General Insurance Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (2006) 15 VR 175
(Maxwell, P. and Neave, J.A)

DPP v Dixon [2024] VCC 113 (29 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE McINERNEY)

Phillips v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 594
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Redlich, Harper JJA and Curtain AJA)

Brown v The Queen (2020) 62 VR 491
(Maxwell P; Niall, T Forrest, Emerton and Osborn JJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

DPP v McDonald [2024] VCC 523 (24 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE LAURITSEN)

Stephens v The Queen (2016) 76 MVR 90
(Redlich, Santamaria and Beach JJA)

CDPP v Agrawal [2024] VCC 529 (30 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

KUENEN -v- ROBERT LESLIE HORTIN AND ADRIAN MARK BICKFORD as Executor of the Estate of LATE LESLIE MERVYN HORTIN [2024] WASC 152 (3 MAY 2024)
(HILL J)

In the Will Of [1907] VLR 284
(A’BECKETT, J.)

DPP v Ruot [2024] VCC 542 (29 April 2024)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HOGAN)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

Na v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2024] VCC 476 (26 April 2024)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE CLARK)

Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Nettle JJA)

Baker v Transport Accident Commission [1997] 1 VR 662
(Brooking and Phillips JJA)

Purnell & Anor v Manson t/as Manson Homes [2024] QCATA 48 (17 April 2024)
(Senior Member Brown, Senior Member Traves)

Hazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)

DPP v Oriana [2024] VCC 535 (30 April 2024)
(His Honour Judge Rozen)

DPP v Frewstal Pty Ltd (2015) 47 VR 660
(Maxwell P, Priest and Kaye JJA)

R v Commercial Industrial Construction Group Pty Ltd (2006) 14 VR 321
(Maxwell, P., Buchanan and Redlich, Jj.A)

DPP v Vibro-Pile (Aust) Pty Ltd (2016) 49 VR 676
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Whelan JJA)

DPP v Amcor Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (2005) 11 VR 557
(Vincent, Eames and Nettle, Jj.A)

R v Carey [2024] QCA 69 (3 May 2024)
(Mullins P and Dalton JA and Cooper J)

R v Tsiaras [1996] 1 VR 398
(Charles and Callaway JJA; Vincent AJA)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P; Eames and Neave JJA)

DPP v Krutsky (No 2) [2024] ACTSC 120 (24 April 2024)
(Loukas-Karlsson J)

R v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)

POLAND -v- HEDLEY [No 6] [2024] WASC 157 (3 MAY 2024)
(TOTTLE J)

Uber Technologies Incorporated (4849283) & Ors (according to the attached Schedule) v NICOS Andrianakis (2020) 61 VR 580
(Niall, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)

In the matter of Pacific Plumbing Group Pty Limited (in liquidation) [2024] NSWSC 525 (01 May 2024)
(Black J)

Cant v Mad Brothers Earthmoving (2020) 63 VR 222
(Beach, McLeish and Hargrave JJA)

GFR v SRP [2024] TASFC 2 (3 May 2024)
(Blow CJ, Porter AJ)

Gardiner v Hughes (2017) 54 VR 394
(Tate, Kyrou and McLeish JJA)

Re GH [2024] VSC 216 (3 May 2024)
(Croucher J)

Clarkson v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 361
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Harper JJA)

"Imperial Gardens Apartments" Body Corporate 348047 v Auckland Council [2024] NZHC 641 (22 March 2024)

Harris v Raggatt [1965] VR 779
(SHOLL, J)