Victoria

4 new judges, 10 new magistrates, 10 new VCAT members appointed
The Victorian Government has named a new judge for the Court of Appeal, three new County Court judges, 10 appointees to...
31 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Law Institute of Victoria launches new PLT course
Two legal education bodies have joined forces to launch a new Practical Legal Training course in Victoria, in a move...
24 October 2022
By Lauren Croft
‘One of the biggest claims in Australia’s legal history’ filed against Toyota
Proceedings have been filed against Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited for alleged tampering with emissions...
19 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
Sexual harassment not widespread in Victorian courts, but risks factors ‘cannot be ignored’
An independent review into the recruitment processes and working arrangements of court staff in Victoria has been...
18 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
‘Convenience of counsel not an overriding consideration’ when accepting briefs
“Disappointing” feedback from the Magistrates Court has led the Victorian Bar president to remind barristers of the...
17 October 2022
By Jerome Doraisamy
FCW Lawyers expands property scope
The firm has welcomed an experienced property lawyer to the fold.
07 October 2022
By Emma Musgrave
‘For young people, prison doesn’t work’, says Vic MP
One shadow minister and history PhD has weighed in on what he sees as the ‘greatest social policy failure of the last...
03 October 2022
By Jess Feyder
Polaris Lawyers adds 2 special counsel
Victorian boutique firm Polaris Lawyers has continued to grow with the addition of two special counsel, who bring with...
15 September 2022
By Lauren Croft
Maggie Beer Holdings sells trendy dairy business
Hall & Wilcox has advised Maggie Beer Holdings on the sale of St David Dairy to Goulburn Valley Creamery.
15 September 2022
By Emma Musgrave
Investors eye Cubic Mini Mix in 1st acquisition
Australian law firm Maddocks has advised a group of investors in the acquisition of concrete business Cubic Mini Mix.
15 September 2022
By Emma Musgrave