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How to unpack the challenges and opportunities of urine drug testing is the purpose of this new collection of resources.

College CEO Samantha Burchell discusses how the College, amidst the upheaval and noise of the Coronavirus pandemic has continued to support the judiciary in this month’s Law Institute of Victoria journal.

The Heads of Victoria's courts and tribunal have issued a joint statement confirming their commitment to making sure that our courts and tribunal are safe, healthy and respectful workplaces.

The College welcomes and congratulates Timothy Freeman and Fiona Steffensen on their appointments as Judicial Registrars of the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Our new Judge Alone Trial Proceedings discusses relevant legislation and issues concerning adequacy of reasons, directions and warnings, and judicial practice in the conduct of a criminal judge alone trial.

This new resource offers insights into ways magistrates have been adapting their courtcraft during the Coronavirus pandemic.

With a rapid increase in the number of online hearings taking place, the College has produced a quick reference guide for judicial officers on tips and tricks for when and how to modify courtcraft online.

The College welcomes and congratulates Sarah Leighfield, David Purcell, Fiona Todd and My Anh Tran on their appointments to the County Court, and Coroner John Olle on his reappointment to the Coroners Court.

The College congratulates former Supreme Court Justice Robert Redlich AM and former County Court Judge Carolyn Douglas OAM, who were named in this year’s Queens Birthday Honours for services to the law, and to the judiciary. 

The College warmly congratulates Kathryn Stynes and Jim Delany on their recent Supreme Court judicial appointments, and Justice Michael Sifris on his appointment to the Court of Appeal.

This week we celebrate National Reconciliation Week, commemorating two significant milestones in our reconciliation journey - the 1967 referendum, and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision. 

We have updated our selection of resources to include coming out of isolation resources to help support the wellbeing of the judiciary and broader community during the Coronavirus pandemic