VR Mentions
Week of 23 March 2026
Published 29 March 2026
Cases and decisions citing the Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports
The following list extracts all known citations by Australian and selected international courts of decisions published in the Victorian Reports or Victorian Law Reports. This information is extracted from the JADE Knowledge Graph and is published in this blog each week. Users of the Victorian Reports website are able to see these citations in near real time in the margin or at the top of the page of each cited report.
There were 74 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 23 March 2026 to 29 March 2026.
Mentions
Conner & Conner (No 4) [2026] FedCFamC1A 43 (20 March 2026)
(ALTOBELLI, KARI & SCHONELL JJ)mentionsSun Alliance Insurance v Massoud [1989] VR 8
(Fullagar, Gray and Tadgell JJ)GPY v Office of the Children’s Guardian [2026] NSWCATAD 81 (23 March 2026)
(Dr L Kirk, Senior Member, R Royer, General Member)mentionsMcDonald v Guardianship and Administration Board [1993] VR 521
DPP v Niyazi [2026] VCC 198 (25 February 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE BAYLES)mentionsBoulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)DPP v Serebryanski [2026] VCC 316 (20 March 2026)
(Kelly)mentionsStalio v The Queen (2012) 46 VR 426
(Neave and Osborn JJA and King AJA)On Sky Enterprise (HK) Ltd v Lanco International Holdings Ltd; On Sky Enterprise (HK) Ltd v Leung (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 253 (23 March 2026)
(Parker J)mentionsDimos v Willetts (2000) 2 VR 170
(Tadgell, Ormiston and Batt, Jj.A)DPP v Canavan [2026] VCC 182 (23 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)mentionsBoulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)McMahon V Balint-Smith [2026] VCC 297 (20 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE TSIKARIS)mentionsVictorian Stevedoring v Farlow [1963] VR 594
(HERRING, CJ SHOLL AND HUDSON, JJ)Barnden (Trustee), in the matter of the Bankrupt Estate of Khattar [2026] FCA 306 (17 March 2026)
(NEEDHAM J)mentionsR v Danaher; Ex Parte [1969] VR 445
(NEWTON, J)In the matter of Empireal Ltd (in Liq) (Receiver and Manager Apptd) [2026] NSWSC 252 (23 March 2026)
(Nixon J)mentionsQuin v Vlahos (2021) 64 VR 319
(Kyrou, Kennedy and Walker JJA)Lawton v State of Victoria (Victoria Police) [2026] VCAT 194 (23 March 2026)
(C. Powles, Senior Member)mentionsMaya v DPP (2019) 60 VR 276
(Cavanough J)Mentone Bayside Corporation Pty Ltd v Kingston CC [2026] VCAT 192 (23 March 2026)
(Geoffrey Code, Senior Member)mentionsMondib Group Pty Ltd v Moonee Valley City Council (2021) 71 VR 45
(Niall JA)DPP v Thompson [2026] VCC 281 (11 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HASSAN)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)SafeWork NSW v General Forest Tree Surgeon Pty Ltd [2026] NSWIC 8 (24 March 2026)
(Taylor J, President)mentionsDPP (Cth) v Gregory (2011) 34 VR 1
(Warren CJ, Redlich JA and Ross AJA)Kordaris v Manningham CC [2026] VCAT 191 (23 March 2026)
(Susan Whitney, Member)mentionsR v Russo (2004) 11 VR 1
(BONGIORNO J)Chief Commissioner of Police v Weir (a pseudonym) [2026] VSC 129 (20 March 2026)
(Hannon J)mentionsRJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)Irvine v Paterson [2026] QDC 32 (16 March 2026)
(Porter KC DCJ)mentionsHazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)G (SC 130/2024) v The King [2026] NZSC 19 (24 March 2026)
(Winkelmann CJ, Glazebrook, Williams, Kós and Miller JJ)mentionsR v Boland (2007) 17 VR 300
(Nettle, Ashley and Dodds-Streeton JJA)Secretary, New South Wales Department of Education v SafeWork NSW (No 2) [2026] NSWIRComm 1014 (02 March 2026)
(Commissioner O’Sullivan)mentionsDPP v Vibro-Pile (Aust) Pty Ltd (2016) 49 VR 676
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Whelan JJA)Fisher v R [2026] NSWCCA 27 (25 March 2026)
(Kirk JA at [1]; Fagan J at [178]; Yehia J at [184])mentionsR v Storey [1998] 1 VR 359
(Winneke P; Brooking, Hayne and Callaway JJA; Southwell AJA)R v HUMPHREYS [2026] SADC 23 (25 March 2026)
(Reasons for the Verdicts of her Honour Judge Fuller)mentionsR v Shalala (2007) 17 VR 133
(Vincent and Redlich JJA and Habersberger AJA)SafeWork NSW v Goulburn Flight Training Centre Pty Ltd; SafeWork NSW v Ferrara [2026] NSWDC 59 (24 March 2026)
(Scotting DCJ)mentionsDPP v Vibro-Pile (Aust) Pty Ltd (2016) 49 VR 676
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Whelan JJA)In the matter of Lamrock Place Property Pty Ltd (No 2) [2026] NSWSC 268 (25 March 2026)
(Nixon J)mentionsHazeldene's Chicken Farm Pty Ltd v Victorian Workcover Authority (No 2) (2005) 13 VR 435
(Warren, C.J, Maxwell, P., Harper, A.J.A)CDPP v McFarlane [2026] VCC 320 (13 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE RIDDELL)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Re Robloi Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 141 (24 March 2026)
(Steffensen AsJ)mentionsOgilvie v Adams [1981] VR 1041
(FULLAGAR, J)Mumford v EML Payments Ltd [2026] VSC 143 (25 March 2026)
(Nichols J)mentionsBotsman v Bolitho (No 1) (2018) 57 VR 68
(Tate, Whelan and Niall JJA)El Zain v Vitrafy (No 3) [2026] VSC 150 (25 March 2026)
(M Osborne J)mentionsMark Simon Laszczuk v Bendigo & Adelaide Bank (ACN 068 049 178) (2020) 61 VR 1
(Whelan, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)Crispino v Kiparoglou (No 2) [2026] VSC 146 (24 March 2026)
(COSGRAVE J)mentionsCargill Australia Ltd v Viterra Malt Pty Ltd (No 30) (2022) 67 VR 1
(Elliott J)Charles (a pseudonym) v The Society of Jesus in Australia [2026] VSCA 49 (25 March 2026)
(BEACH and DONAGHUE JJA)mentionsBaumgartner v Victorian WorkCover Authority (2022) 66 VR 489
(Beach and Niall JJA; Gorton AJA)Hameed (a pseudonym) v The King [2026] VSCA 48 (25 March 2026)
(EMERTON P, WALKER, ORR, KIDD JJA and CROUCHER AJA)mentionsShimshon v MLC Nominees Pty Ltd (2021) 66 VR 277
(Sifris, Walker and Whelan JJA)R v Muliaga [2026] VSC 145 (25 March 2026)
(Gorton J)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Piggott v De Santana [2026] VSC 84 (4 March 2026)
(Irving AsJ)mentionsLysaght Building Solutions Pty Ltd v Blanalko Pty Ltd (2013) 42 VR 27
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Neave JJA)Myers v Department of Transport and Planning [2026] VSC 142 (25 March 2026)
(Irving AsJ)mentionsLysaght Building Solutions Pty Ltd v Blanalko Pty Ltd (2013) 42 VR 27
(Warren CJ, Nettle and Neave JJA)Hmung and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Migration) [2026] ARTA 416 (6 February 2026)
mentionsRJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)Hollowtree Pty Ltd v Onkar Global Properties Pty Ltd; DK OGP Pty Ltd v Onkar Global Properties Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 147 (24 March 2026)
(Sloss J)mentionsBradto Pty Ltd v State of Victoria (2006) 15 VR 65
(Maxwell, P. and Charles, J.A)Chen v Chen [2026] NSWCATCD 12 (06 January 2026)
(B. Koch, General Member)mentionsSwan v Uecker (2016) 50 VR 74
(Croft J)Tauariki v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FedCFamC2G 445 (24 March 2026)
(JUDGE PAPADOPOULOS)mentionsBhojani v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2026] FedCFamC2G 444 (24 March 2026)
(JUDGE PAPADOPOULOS)mentionsR v Nilson [1971] VR 853
(SMITH , LITTLE and LUSH , JJ)Islamic Society of Melbourne Eastern Region Inc v Islamic Co-ordinating Council of Victoria Pty Ltd [2026] VSC 151 (25 March 2026)
(Niall CJ)mentionsGTW Investments (Aust) Pty Ltd v Pacreef Investments Pty Ltd (2023) 74 VR 290
(Ferguson CJ; Niall and Macaulay JJA)Re BG [2026] VSC 153 (4 March 2026)
(Piekusis J)mentionsClarkson v The Queen (2011) 32 VR 361
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Harper JJA)Department of Treasury and Finance v Rooney [2026] VCAT 198 (24 March 2026)
(A. Dea, Senior Member)mentionsSecretary to the Department of Infrastructure v Asher (2007) 19 VR 17
(Buchanan, Vincent and Redlich JJA)Thorneycroft v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 327 (25 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE K L BOURKE)mentionsMobilio v Balliotis [1998] 3 VR 833
(Winneke P; Brooking, Ormiston, Phillips and Charles JJA)NEWCREST MINING LTD -v- SANTOS WA NORTHWEST PTY LTD [No 3] [2026] WASC 94 (26 MARCH 2026)
(LEMONIS J)mentionsCargill Australia Ltd v Viterra Malt Pty Ltd (No 23) (2019) 58 VR 611
(Elliott J)Batterham v CN Property Holdings Pty Ltd atf The Dolphin Trust t/as UKO Botany [2026] NSWCATCD 15 (12 January 2026)
(B. Koch, General Member)mentionsSwan v Uecker (2016) 50 VR 74
(Croft J)DPP v Young [2026] VCC 334 (18 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ELLIS)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)DPP v Fidge & Anor [2026] VCC 300 (19 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE MULLALY)mentionsBrown v The Queen (2020) 62 VR 491
(Maxwell P; Niall, T Forrest, Emerton and Osborn JJA)DPP v Cooper [2026] VCC 352 (26 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)DPP v Johnson [2026] VCC 254 (5 February 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Burns v Lewis [2026] NZHC 213 (13 February 2026)
mentionsHenry Roach (Petroleum) v Credit House (Vic) [1976] VR 309
(LUSH, J)Psychology Board of Australia v Barber [2026] VCAT 208 (26 March 2026)
(Justice Woodward, President)mentionsRobertson v City of Nunawading [1973] VR 819
(WINNEKE, CJ GOWANS and STARKE, JJ)Police v JE (a pseudonym) [2026] ACTMC 5 (11 March 2026)
(Magistrate Robinson)mentionsWorcester v Smith [1951] VLR 316
(O’Bryan J)CDPP v Freeman [2026] VCC 160 (18 February 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE GWYNN)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Purewal v Medical Council of New South Wales [2026] NSWCATOD 43 (27 March 2026)
(I R Coleman SC ADCJ, Principal Member, Dr C Newberry, Senior Member, Dr A Pethebridge, Senior Member, M Christensen, General Member)mentionsRJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)CDPP v Le [2026] VCC 360 (23 March 2026)
(JUDGE DAWES)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 240
(Maxwell P, Eames JA and Habersberger AJA)DPP v Healey [2026] VCC 269 (6 March 2026)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)mentionsDPP v Neethling (2009) 22 VR 466
(Maxwell P; Vincent JA; Hargrave AJA)DPP v Willis (a pseudonym) & Anor [2026] VCC 210 (4 March 2026)
(His Honour Judge Rozen)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Reyes v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2026] VCC 351 (12 February 2026 (ex tempore) 27 March 2026 (written reasons))
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ROBERTSON)mentionsHumphries v Poljak [1992] 2 VR 129
(Crockett, McGarvie and Southwell JJ)Nguyen v Cao [2026] VCC 289 (27 March 2026)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ROBERTSON)mentionsMillsave Holdings Pty Ltd v Connective Group Pty Ltd (2023) 75 VR 239
(McLeish, Macaulay and Lyons JJA)Lofts v Lawcover Insurance Pty Limited [2026] NSWDC 68 (20 March 2026)
(Andronos SC DCJ)mentionsKocis v S E Dickens [1998] 3 VR 408
(Ormiston, Phillips and Hayne JJA)Palmer v Australian Securities and Investments Commission [2026] QSC 51 (26 March 2026)
(Hindman J)mentionsBare v Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (2015) 48 VR 129
(Warren CJ; Tate and Santamaria JJA)R v Forrest (No 4) [2026] NSWSC 260 (27 March 2026)
(Yehia J)mentionsR v Harris [1961] VR 236
(LOWE , GAVAN DUFFY and SHOLL , JJ)Gold Road No 9 v Karakulahian [2026] VSC 152 (25 March 2026)
(Barrett AsJ)mentionsPiroshenko v Grojsman (2010) 27 VR 489
(Warren CJ)Roper v Roper [2026] VSCA 50 (26 March 2026)
(KENNEDY, RICHARDS and DONAGHUE JJA)mentionsRe Buckland, Deceased [1966] VR 404
(ADAM, J)Director of Public Prosecution v Woolley [2026] TASCCA 1 (26 March 2026)
(Pearce J, Brett J, Jago J)mentionsDPP v Energy Brix Australia Corporation Pty Ltd (2006) 14 VR 345
(Buchanan, Vincent and Neave, Jj.A)Jones v Jones [2026] TASFC 4 (26 March 2026)
(Pearce J, Brett J, Cuthbertson J)mentionsBlair v Blair (2004) 10 VR 69
(Chernov and Nettle, Jj.A and Hansen, A.J.A)Taleghani and Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (Citizenship) [2026] ARTA 443 (27 March 2026)
mentionsRJE v Secretary to the Department of Justice (2008) 21 VR 526
(Maxwell P, Nettle and Weinberg JJA)Butler v Crown Melbourne Limited [2026] VCAT 200 (24 March 2026)
(I. Scott, Member)mentionsThurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd (2022) 73 VR 403
(McLeish, Niall and Walker JJA)Carlson & Fritz [2026] FedCFamC1F 59 (3 February 2026)
(WILSON J)mentionsFarrow Mortgage Services (In liq) v Mendall Properties [1995] 1 VR 1
(Hayne J)Shaw v The Official Trustee in Bankruptcy [2026] FCAFC 32 (27 March 2026)
(PERRAM, CHEESEMAN AND MEAGHER JJ)mentionsDjordjevich v Rohrt (2022) 67 VR 161
(Kennedy and Whelan JJA)Anderson v Stonnington City Council [2026] FCAFC 34 (27 March 2026)
(BANKS-SMITH, DOWLING AND MCDONALD JJ)mentionsCannon v Tahche (2002) 5 VR 317
(Winneke, P., Charles and Chernov, Jj.A)Director of Public Prosecutions v Maskell (Ruling No 2.1) [2026] VSC 159 (11 February 2026)
(Elliott J)mentionsR v Le Broc (2000) 2 VR 43
(Phillips, C.J, Batt, J.A and Cummins, A.J.A)The Owners – Strata Plan No 87231 v 3A Composites GmbH (No 10) [2026] FCA 351 (27 March 2026)
(ANDERSON J)mentionsTanah Merah Vic Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T (2021) 75 VR 1
(Beach and Osborn JJA; Stynes AJA)