News

The College welcomes and congratulates Catherine Button, Judge Amanda Fox, Judicial Registrar Andrew Irving, Daniel Caporale and Domenico Conidi on their appointments to the Supreme Court of Victoria. 

The College’s Criminal Charge Book continues to be updated in response to case-law developments.

The Serious Injury Manual has been updated to reflect recent case decisions in multiple areas, including procedural matters, economic loss and the issue of disentangling.

Our Fundamentals of evidence series provides practical guidance on applying the laws of evidence. We have just released details for upcoming webinars in August and October.

An update from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and Chair of Courts Council, Anne Ferguson, on behalf of the Victorian courts and VCAT.

The Sentencing Manual - Case Summaries resource has been updated to include over 1,000 new 2019 County Court sentencing decisions. 

We are looking for exceptional candidates to join us in a variety of roles to support the delivery of judicial education and resources.

A new report commissioned by the Bugmy Bar Book, establishes that, for Indigenous offenders, rehabilitation approaches which are culturally appropriate and connected to community can reduce recidivism. 

The Victorian Government has appointed Justice Geoffrey Nettle AC QC as a Special Investigator for the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants.

The Civil Juries Charge Book direction on battery has been updated in response to the Court of Appeal decision of Gebrehiwot with directions on lawful arrests.

The College congratulates Sharon Burchell, Marcus Dempsey, Anna Robertson and Pardeep Tiwana on their appointments to the County Court, and David Ryan on his appointment to the Coroners Court.

The Victorian Sentencing Manual has been updated to include recent Court of Appeal decisions, regarding matters including disadvantage and gravity of offending.