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Commemorating 150 years of Victorian Reports. Peter Willis SC presents significant cases from 1875–2025 with contextual commentary. Available in print.

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ADMINISTRATION AND PROBATE

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Victorian Reports CPD Seminar: Criminal Juries

This seminar, the fourth in a series presented by the Victorian Reports for the CPD year, will detail some issues concerning criminal juries and a number of practical considerations which have arisen in three recent reported decisions.Date & TimeTuesday, 10 February 20265.15pm - 6.15pmLocationLevel 1, Neil McPhee RoomOwen Dixon Chambers East205 William StreetMelbourneTopicCriminal juries: recent reported cases and practical considerationsChair & SpeakersChair: Elizabeth Ruddle KCSpeakers: Alan Hands, Jack O'Connor and Erik Dober (Barristers, Victorian Bar)CPD Points1 CPD PointRegister for the SeminarClick here to register for this seminar

Victorian Reports CPD Seminar: Equitable Principles and Mortgagee Rights

We are pleased to invite you to the third seminar in the 2025 CPD series presented by Victorian Reports. This session explores recent commercial cases examining the interaction between equitable principles and mortgagee rights, including the role of subrogation and the doctrine of "marshalling by apportionment."Date & TimeMonday, 8 December 20255.15pm - 6.15pmLocationLevel 1, Neil McPhee RoomOwen Dixon Chambers East205 William StreetMelbourneTopicEquitable Principles and Mortgagee RightsChair & SpeakersChair: Peter Willis SCSpeakers: Daryl Williams AM KC, Cameron J Charnley (Barristers, Victorian Bar)CPD Points1 CPD PointRegister for the SeminarRegistration is handled by the Victorian Bar.Secure your place here

CPD Event: Probate cases update: divorce, fraud, and rogue trusts

Tuesday, 12 November 20255:15pm - 6:15pmNeil McPhee Room at Owen Dixon Chambers EastThe Victorian Reports will present the second in their four-part CPD series, "Probate cases update: divorce, fraud, and rogue trusts."This one hour, in-person seminar features Carolyn Sparke KC (Chair), Kirsti Halcomb, and Nicholas Baum, who will provide an in-depth analysis of three significant recent Victorian probate cases, including Re Sampson and Re Ramos.This session will be held in the Neil McPhee Room at Owen Dixon Chambers East, 250 William Street, Melbourne and recorded for members.Registration for the event is found here.

CPD Event: Chinese Laws and Judgments in Victorian Courts

Tuesday, 12 August 20255:15pm - 6:15pmNeil McPhee Room, Level 1, ODCE1 CPD pointJoin us for this fascinating discussion as Victorian Supreme Court cases increasingly involve Chinese law and foreign judgment enforcement. Our expert panel will dive into recent developments in private international law and practical challenges lawyers face today.Our distinguished speakers:Albert Dinelli KC (Chair)Tom ClarkeAllen Clayton-GreeneThe session will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing. It is open to both members and non-members of Vic Bar.If you have an existing account with Vic Bar, you can register for the event here. To create an account, click here.

Binding Authority - Celebrating 150 years of the Victorian Reports

"Binding Authority," expertly curated by Peter Willis SC and a distinguished editorial committee, showcases landmark cases that have shaped Victoria's legal landscape over 150 years.Featuring insightful commentary, this beautifully crafted 797-page volume offers a rich narrative of legal evolution and social change. More than just a reference, it's a collector's piece that brings the history of the Victorian Reports vividly to life.We also invite you to attend the special symposium celebrating Victoria's legal heritage on Friday, 30 May 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne. Symposium attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Binding Authority.To purchase a copy of Binding Authority or register for the Symposium visit bindingauthority.victorianreports.com.au

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For the first time in Australia and the world, Victorian Reports Catchwords can be viewed for freeBrowse through the Victorian Reports based on the Year, Name or Catchwords of any reported decision. Review parts of the decision to quickly locate relevant decisions.And, purchase the full-text of the decisions you need for a nominal one-off fee: no contracts, no subscriptions, no dramas, no catches.Opening justice to the community: pure and simple.

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