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On National Sorry Day 2022, the staff of the Judicial College of Victoria pay our respects to our First Nations peoples: the oldest living culture in the world.

The Sentencing Advisory Council has released new sentencing data for the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria on SACStat, the Council’s online offence database.

With the new College website launching late June, we'd like to showcase the homepage, the entry point to the website.

We're pleased to announce the latest update in Scholarship for the Legal Community: a selection of curated summaries of recently published academic writing from local and international journals.

The Victorian Sentencing Manual has been updated with a newly rewritten chapter on drug offences. Among other things, this chapter clarifies what the current state and federal regimes are and how they differ.

Chief Justice Anne Ferguson encouraged members of the legal profession to embrace the many positive changes brought about by the shift to remote work during the pandemic.

The Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity has released the second edition of its Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals.

The College congratulates Justice Chris Maxwell AC on his outstanding contribution to the justice system, following the announcement of his retirement on 15 July 2022.

The Civil Juries Charge Book has been updated to improve the clarity of the directions on transport accidents, industrial accidents, medical negligence and damages.

Judicial work is meaningful and satisfying, but the pressures and demands of the role can be challenging. Hear judicial officers reflect on how they have learned to navigate these challenges and how they thrive in their roles.

As we move closer to the launch of the College's new website we will be showcasing some of its unique features and capabilities.

The College congratulates Judicial Registrar Fiona Steffensen on her appointment as an Associate Judge and Senior Master of the Supreme Court of Victoria.