Skills/
Understanding ground rules and intermediaries

When should you conduct a ground rules hearing? How should it be done? And what is the role of an intermediary? In this half-day, interactive session, you will learn how to conduct ground rules hearings – with and without intermediaries. 

Skills/
Managing high-conflict behaviours.

Learn how to manage challenging courtroom interactions and respond to high-conflict behaviors in this workshop led by renowned conflict resolution expert Professor Tania Sourdin.

The Judicial College Education Prospectus for 2023 is out.

The College is pleased to offer a calendar of events with something for all judicial officers in all jurisdictions. Plan for the year ahead and register early.

First Nations/
In Conversation with Thomas Mayo.

Magistrate Rose Falla sat down and spoke with author and signatory to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Thomas Mayo, about his writing and work. The video recording of this compelling and wide-ranging discussion is now available.

Criminal Charge Book

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Victorian Sentencing Manual

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Sentencing Manual Case Summaries

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Criminal Proceedings Manual

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Uniform Evidence Manual

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Launch of groundbreaking collection of speeches by former Chief Justice Marilyn Warren AC KC.

PUBLISHED DATE: 27 Mar 2023

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New report sheds light on culture and challenges of Victorian prisons and correctional centres.

PUBLISHED DATE: 27 Mar 2023

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Introducing our new Director Judicial Eduation, Dr Liz Richardson.

PUBLISHED DATE: 23 Mar 2023

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The Honourable Chris Maxwell AC to deliver inaugural Paul Mullaly History and Law Lecture.

PUBLISHED DATE: 20 Mar 2023

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