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Dec 01, 2021 - We are very pleased to announce the release of our report: Smarter Data: The use and utility of administrative data in Victorian courts and tribunals.
www.victorialawfoundation.org.auThe Victorian State Budget has announced funding that will support Victorians to receive appropriate legal assistance through the Help Before Court program. A $22.8 million sum was also allocated to provide Specialist Family Violence Legal Assistance in various locations across Victoria. The Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice report has recommended that the Federal Government pass the Constitution Alteration Bill without amendment. The Committee’s...
www.tglaw.com.auNonetheless, the Commission found that: A reasonable member of the community was likely to regard a period of 9 months and 14 days for the provision of written reasons as an unreasonable and excessive delay. A litigant is entitled to expect matters in VCAT to be finalised quickly, effectively, and efficiently. A delay of this nature could diminish public trust and confidence in the administration of justice.
www.judicialcommission.vic.gov.auPublished December 2025 With the opening of the Wyndham Law Courts, changes are proposed to take effect from 1 January 2026 that will see planning cases heard at Wyndham, expanding the number of municipalities able to access suburban services. *Planning and Environment Act 1987* (Vic) with in-person hearings and compulsory conferences from selected municipalities will be heard at the Wyndham Law Courts. Read more about Planning hearings and compulsory conferences at Wyndham Law Courts …...
www.vcat.vic.gov.auDescription: An AustLII database containing decisions from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal from 1998 onwards. Decisions are in full-text HTML format based on documents selected and supplied by the Tribunal. Decisions can be searched or browsed by case name or date. A collection of stored searches can limit results to particular topics including anti discrimination, civil claims, guardianship and real property. AustLII, the Australasian Legal Information Institute is a...
resources.ials.sas.ac.ukCouncil - second reading Introduced by Anasina Gray-Barberio Introduced by First reading passed 12 Aug 2025 Statement of compatibility tabled 13 Aug 2025 Second reading moved 13 Aug 2025
www.legislation.vic.gov.au30 December 2024 By Naomi Neilson Victorian barrister bids to reopen practising certificate fight Amid a battle over her practising certificate, a Victorian barrister accused a solicitor from a major firm of making a... 18 October 2024 By Naomi Neilson Small firm dragged to court by vexatious litigant … 14 August 2024 By Naomi Neilson ‘C u in 15’: Solicitor threatens barrister, witness with violence Angered by a former barrister’s decision to give evidence against him in a fight over allegedly...
www.lawyersweekly.com.auVCAT, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, resolves disputes and make decisions. We provide fair, efficient and affordable justice. At VCAT you can present your case yourself, without a lawyer.
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