VR Mentions
Week of 25 August 2025
Published 31 August 2025
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 99 mentions of Victorian Reports and Victorian Law Reports in the period from 25 August 2025 to 31 August 2025.
Mentions
Kindred v VWA [2025] VCC 1191 (22 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE GINNANE)mentionsPetkovski v Galletti [1994] 1 VR 436
(Brooking, Southwell and Teague JJ)Haden Engineering Pty Ltd v McKinnon (2010) 31 VR 1
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Nettle JJA)R v McNally [2025] NSWDC 333 (26 June 2025)
(Haesler SC DCJ)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)McNiven v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1189 (25 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HINCHEY)mentionsKelso v Tatiara Meat Co Pty Ltd (2007) 17 VR 592
(BUCHANAN, NETTLE, ASHLEY, KELLAM and DODDS-STREETON, JJA)DPP v Milner [2025] VCC 1157 (14 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE WILMOTH)mentionsSpanjol v The Queen (2016) 79 MVR 33
(Maxwell P, Redlich and McLeish JJA)Sayed & Rehmann [2025] FedCFamC1A 145 (21 August 2025)
(MCCLELLAND DCJ)mentionsSun Alliance Insurance v Massoud [1989] VR 8
(Fullagar, Gray and Tadgell JJ)Fowles [2025] FedCFamC1A 147 (21 August 2025)
(AUSTIN J)mentionsSpincode Pty Ltd v Look Software Pty Ltd (2001) 4 VR 501
(Brooking, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)Rifai v Commissioner of Police, NSW Police Force [2025] NSWCATAD 213 (25 August 2025)
(A Falk, Senior Member)mentionsSobh v Police Force of Victoria [1994] 1 VR 41
(Brooking , Nathan , and Ashley , JJ)Sahid v Brydens Lawyers [2025] NSWDC 335 (25 August 2025)
(Cole DCJ)mentionsTampion v Anderson Tampion v Anderson and Just [1973] VR 321
(MCINERNEY, J)Mannella v DPP & Anor [2025] VSCA 195 (25 August 2025)
(NIALL CJ and PRIEST JA)mentionsR v ZMN (2002) 4 VR 537
(Winneke, P., Charles and Vincent, Jj.A)Mallahie v The King [2025] VSCA 196 (25 August 2025)
(NIALL CJ and PRIEST JA)mentionsNguyen v The Queen (2011) 31 VR 673
(Maxwell P and Redlich JA)Pershouse v The King [2025] VSCA 189 (25 August 2025)
(NIALL CJ and PRIEST JA)mentionsMorgan v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 32
(Maxwell P, Weinberg and Priest JJA)Stevens (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2025] VSC 512 (25 August 2025)
(Ierodiaconou AsJ)mentionsTsiadis v Patterson (2001) 4 VR 114
(Ormiston, Callaway and Buchanan, Jj.A)Roman Catholic Trusts Corporation for the Diocese of Sale v WCB
Taxi Apps Pty Ltd v Uber Technologies Inc & Ors [2025] VSC 514 (25 August 2025)
(Nichols J)mentionsUber Technologies Incorporated (4849283) & Ors (according to the attached Schedule) v NICOS Andrianakis (2020) 61 VR 580
(Niall, Hargrave and Emerton JJA)C E Heath Casualty & General Insurance v Pyramid Building Society (in Liquidation)
Rawlings (a pseudonym) v The King [2025] VSCA 190 (8 August 2025)
(PRIEST and KIDD JJA)mentionsDPP v Pace (2015) 45 VR 276
(Priest and Beach JJA)Patrick v Secretary, Department of Communities and Justice [2025] NSWCATAP 206 (26 August 2025)
(Seiden SC DCJ, Deputy President, EA MacIntyre, Senior Member)mentionsRyder v Booth State Superannuation Board v O'Connor [1985] VR 869
(Young Cj Gray and King JJ)Fine China Capital Investment Limited, in the matter of Fine China Capital Investment Limited (No 8) [2025] FCA 1006 (15 August 2025)
(NESKOVCIN J)mentionsSpotlight Pty Ltd v NCON Australia Ltd (2012) 46 VR 1
(Harper and Tate JJA and Beach AJA)DPP v Kellyman [2025] VCC 1199 (20 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE ENGLISH)mentionsDPP v O'Neill (2015) 47 VR 395
(Warren CJ, Redlich and Kaye JJA)Williams v Robba [2025] QSC 203 (26 August 2025)
(Hindman J)mentionsAlcoa of Australia Retirement Plan Pty Ltd v Frost (2012) 36 VR 618
(Nettle, Redlich JJA and Davies AJA)J Wisbey & Associates Pty Ltd v UBS AG (No 3) [2025] FCA 1018 (15 August 2025)
(BEACH J)mentionsBrenner v First Artists' Management [1993] 2 VR 221
(Byrne J)DPP v Muradi [2025] VCC 1207 (21 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)LAURO v MINTER ELLISON (A FIRM) (No 3) [2025] SASC 135 (26 August 2025)
(Judgment of the Honourable Justice B Doyle)mentionsNiemann v Electronic Industries [1978] VR 431
(GILLARD, MCINERNEY, AND MURPHY, JJ.)DPP v Mirukaj [2025] VCC 1153 (13 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)mentionsGuden v The Queen (2010) 28 VR 288
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Beach AJA)Andrews v The King [2025] VSCA 197 (26 August 2025)
(McLEISH, BOYCE and KIDD JJA)mentionsMarkovic v The Queen (2010) 30 VR 589
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)DPP (Cth) v Fan [2025] VCC 1137 (8 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)mentionsGuden v The Queen (2010) 28 VR 288
(Maxwell P, Bongiorno JA and Beach AJA)Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Thomas, Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) v Wu
Lennan v Chao (No 2) [2025] VSC 513 (25 August 2025)
(Moore 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)Xanthoulas v Lifestyle Residences Hobson's Bay Pty Ltd & Anor [2025] VSC 517 (26 August 2025)
(M Osborne J)mentionsThe City Mutual Life Assurance Society v Giannarelli [1977] VR 463
(McInerney J)Wang & Ors v Duan [2025] VSC 516 (26 August 2025)
(Barrett AsJ)mentionsYin v Wu (2023) 73 VR 21
(Kyrou, T Forrest and Hargrave JJA)DPP v Phal [2025] VCC 1184 (19 August 2025)
(CHIEF JUDGE CHAMBERS)mentionsJordan v Victorian WorkCover Authority [2025] VCC 1212 (27 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)mentionsPetkovski v Galletti [1994] 1 VR 436
(Brooking, Southwell and Teague JJ)BANNAH v THE KING; ZAHINDA v THE KING [2025] SASCA 89 (21 August 2025)
(The Honourable Justice Lovell, the Honourable Justice David and the Honourable Auxiliary Justice Nicholson)mentionsDestanovic v The Queen (2015) 49 VR 276
(Maxwell P, Weinberg and Beach JJA)REYNOLDS -v- HIGGINS [2025] WASC 345 (27 AUGUST 2025)
(TOTTLE J)mentionsAC v The Queen (2014) 42 VR 278
(Neave, Weinberg and Osborn JJA)NYX v State of Queensland [2025] QSC 207 (27 August 2025)
(North J)mentionsSmith v State of Victoria (2018) 56 VR 332
(John Dixon J)Newsome & Newsome [2025] FedCFamC2F 747 (5 June 2025)
(JUDGE TAGLIERI)mentionsLiquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd v Anghie (2003) 7 VR 27
(Byrne J)The Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police v Memon (No 4) [2025] NSWSC 967 (27 August 2025)
(Schmidt AJ)mentionsMai v Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (2020) 62 VR 118
(Tate, McLeish and Hargrave JJA)Holmes v Holmes & Ors [2025] TASSC 40 (15 August 2025)
(Daly AsJ)mentionsIn the Will Of (1876) 23 VLR 197
(HOOD, J.)MOYLAN -v- SIMS [2025] WASC 349 (27 AUGUST 2025)
(GETHING J)mentionsIn Re Crothers; Crothers v Crothers [1930] VLR 49
(Cussen, J., McArthur, J., Macfarlan, J.)Warrick (a pseudonym) v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2025] VSC 520 (27 August 2025)
(Tsalamandris J)mentionsRoman Catholic Trusts Corporation for the Diocese of Sale v WCB (2020) 62 VR 234
(Beach, Kaye and Osborn JJA)FD v DPP [2025] VSC 519 (26 August 2025)
(Incerti J)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Applicant M v Secretary, NSW Department of Education [2025] NSWIRComm 1069 (27 August 2025)
(Commissioner Howell)mentionsRe 396 Bay Street, Port Melbourne [1969] VR 293
(MENHENNITT, J)DPP v Kala & Anor [2025] VCC 1122 (6 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)mentionsR v Mills [1998] 4 VR 235
(Phillips CJ; Charles and Batt JJA)GH1 PTY LTD (IN LIQUIDATION) -v- BAZZO [2025] WASC 351 (27 AUGUST 2025)
(SOLOMON J)mentionsHorne v Retirement Guide Management Pty Ltd (2017) 54 VR 325
(Warren CJ, Tate and Beach JJA)Dunne v Christie [2025] NSWSC 968 (27 August 2025)
(Slattery J)mentionsBailey v Bailey [1924] VLR 294
([Coram KNOX, C.J., ISAACS, GAVAN DUFFY, RICH AND STARKE, JJ.])Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Falcon Capital Limited (No 2) [2025] FCA 1034 (22 August 2025)
(MOSHINSKY J)mentionsSavcor Pty Ltd v Cathodic Protection International APS (2005) 12 VR 639
(Ormiston and Buchanan, Jj.A and Gillard, A.J.A)The Owners – Strata Plan No 7114 v Northern Beaches Council [2025] NSWCA 197 (28 August 2025)
(Ward P at [1], Stern JA at [2], Free JA at [3])mentionsOldham v Lawson (No 1) [1976] VR 654
(HARRIS, J)Netdeen Pty Ltd t/as GJ Gardner Homes v Lindfield NSW Pty Ltd [2025] NSWCA 196 (28 August 2025)
(Stern JA; Ball JA; Griffiths AJA)mentionsBorowski v Quayle [1966] VR 382
(GOWANS, J)Kronenberg v Macaulay [2025] NSWCA 195 (28 August 2025)
(Leeming JA at [1]; Mitchelmore JA at [239]; Free JA at [240].)mentionsDonis v Donis (2007) 19 VR 577
(Maxwell ACJ, Nettle and Ashley JJA)Health Care Complaints Commission v Morcos (No 2) [2025] NSWCATOD 117 (28 August 2025)
(The Hon M Le Poer Trench ADCJ, Principal Member, A Lee, Senior Member, P McAsey, Senior Member, R Kusuma, General Member)mentionsMedical Practitioners Board of Victoria v Lal (2009) 23 VR 702
(Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Kyrou AJA)Health Care Complaints Commission v Derias (No 2) [2025] NSWCATOD 115 (28 August 2025)
(The Hon M Le Poer Trench ADCJ, Principal Member, A Lee, Senior Member, P McAsey, Senior Member, R Kusuma, General Member)mentionsMedical Practitioners Board of Victoria v Lal (2009) 23 VR 702
(Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Kyrou AJA)Health Care Complaints Commission v Saweris (No 2) [2025] NSWCATOD 113 (28 August 2025)
(The Hon M Le Poer Trench ADCJ, Principal Member, A Lee, Senior Member, P McAsey, Senior Member, R Kusuma, General Member)mentionsMedical Practitioners Board of Victoria v Lal (2009) 23 VR 702
(Maxwell P, Weinberg JA and Kyrou AJA)DPP v Higgins (No 3) [2025] ACTSC 309 (24 July 2025)
(Loukas-Karlsson J)mentionsHogarth v The Queen (2012) 37 VR 658
(Maxwell P, Neave JA and Coghlan AJA)DPP v Suliman [2025] VCC 1141 (7 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DEMPSEY)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)GPP Arundel Pty Ltd v Basford Pty Ltd (No 2) [2025] QSC 209 (28 August 2025)
(Cooper 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)Enkelmann & Ors v Stewart & Anor (No. 3) [2025] QSC 206 (28 August 2025)
(Williams 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)Hastie & anor v Hastie & anor [2025] QSC 190 (28 August 2025)
(Williams J)mentionsUnion Fidelity Trustee Co of Australia v Gibson [1971] VR 573
(GILLARD, J)Mahroei v QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited [2025] NSWSC 976 (28 August 2025)
(Harrison AsJ)mentionsMasters v McCubbery [1996] 1 VR 635
(Winneke P , Ormiston and Callaway JJA)Samawi v Faraone [2025] NSWSC 970 (28 August 2025)
(Leeming JA)mentionsNolan v Collie (2003) 7 VR 287
(Ormiston, Batt and Vincent, Jj.A)Dowling v Lifestyle Management 2 Pty Ltd (No 2) (Residential Tenancies) [2025] VCAT 767 (27 August 2025)
(Justice Woodward, President)mentionsAustralia and New Zealand Banking Group v Curlett, Cannon and Galbell [1992] 2 VR 647
(Ormiston J)DPP v Wicks [2025] VCC 869 (23 June 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BLAIR)mentionsBoulton v The Queen (2014) 46 VR 308
(Maxwell P, Nettle, Neave, Redlich and Osborn JJA)DPP v Ludeman [2025] VCC 1176 (15 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE DOYLE)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)DPP v Edwards [2025] VCC 1226 (31 July 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HOGAN)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Rozynski v The King [2025] VSCA 199 (28 August 2025)
(PRIEST, TAYLOR and BOYCE JJA)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)DPP v Barton (a pseudonym) [2025] VSCA 202 (28 August 2025)
(PRIEST, BEACH and TAYLOR JJA)mentionsPoursanidis v The Queen (2016) 50 VR 681
(Weinberg and Priest JJA)DPP v Kurtaj [2025] VSCA 203 (28 August 2025)
(PRIEST, TAYLOR and BOYCE JJA)mentionsDPP v Meyers (2014) 44 VR 486
(Maxwell P, Redlich and Osborn JJA)Re Wells [2025] VSC 526 (28 August 2025)
(Kaye JA)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)HILLIARD v THE KING [2025] SASCA 91 (21 August 2025)
(The Honourable President Livesey, the Honourable Justice Bleby and the Honourable Justice David)mentionsR v Yankovski (2007) 17 VR 315
(Chernov, Vincent and Redlich JJA)Baldwin v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) [2025] QIRC 224 (25 August 2025)
mentionsCertain Children v Minister for Families and Children (2016) 51 VR 473
(Garde J)Thynne v Jevny Pty Limited (No 3) [2025] NSWSC 986 (28 August 2025)
(Hmelnitsky J)mentionsVanta Pty Ltd v Mantovani (2023) 72 VR 19
(Kyrou and Sifris JJA; J Forrest AJA)Big Ben Holdings Pty Limited v Chief Commissioner of State Revenue [2025] NSWSC 984 (28 August 2025)
(Hmelnitsky J)mentionsColes Myer v Commissioner of State Revenue [1998] 4 VR 728
(Winneke P; Ormiston and Phillips JJA)THE STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA -v- XDR [2025] WASC 354 (28 AUGUST 2025)
(LEMONIS J)mentionsR v Roussety (2008) 24 VR 253
(Vincent, Nettle, Ashley, Redlich and Weinberg JJA)SK Developments (Aust) Pty Ltd v Vansan Construction (Aust) Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2025] VSC 524 (28 August 2025)
(Matthews J)mentionsCash v Rettig [1968] VR 215
(ADAM, J)DPP v Murekezi [2025] VCC 934 (3 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE LEWIS)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Shell Road Development Pty Ltd v Minister for Planning [2025] VSC 525 (28 August 2025)
(Quigley J)mentionsMinister for Families and Children v Arthur (2016) 51 VR 597
(Warren CJ; Maxwell P; Weinberg JA)Victoria Legal Aid v Gabriel Kuek and Ronald Beazley (Independent Reviewer)
Miele & Cie KG v Bruckbauer (Costs) [2025] FCA 1046 (28 August 2025)
(ROFE 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)Cabinets by Webb Pty Ltd v Creasy [2025] VCC 910 (23 July 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE FRAATZ)mentionsDahl v Grice [1981] VR 513
(YOUNG CJ, KAYE and GOBBO, JJ)Kirby v Dental Council of New South Wales [2025] NSWCATOD 116 (29 August 2025)
(Coleman SC ADCJ)mentionsBlasket Renewable Investments LLC v Kingdom of Spain [2025] FCA 1028 (29 August 2025)
(STEWART J)mentionsMokbel v The Queen (2013) 40 VR 625
(Maxwell ACJ, Buchanan and Weinberg JJA)Hurst III v Zhang [2025] QCA 159 (29 August 2025)
(Mullins P and Boddice JA and Sullivan J)mentionsNolan v Nolan (2003) 10 VR 626
(Dodds-Streeton J)Emerald Resources (WA) Pty Ltd v Mullan [2025] FCA 1049 (29 August 2025)
(VANDONGEN J)mentionsSpincode Pty Ltd v Look Software Pty Ltd (2001) 4 VR 501
(Brooking, Ormiston and Chernov, Jj.A)Macquarie Bank v Myer; Toycorp (Receivers and Managers Appointed) v Myer
DPP v Millinga [2025] VCC 1236 (27 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE BRECKWEG)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Cotter v Tomassini [2025] VSC 518 (29 August 2025)
(Moore J)mentionsCollicoat v McMillan [1999] 3 VR 803
(Ormiston J)Rasia Group & Ors v Crawford [2025] VSC 445 (23 July 2025)
(COSGRAVE J)mentionsBradto Pty Ltd v State of Victoria (2006) 15 VR 65
(Maxwell, P. and Charles, J.A)BIBBY -v- LEWIS [2025] WADC 51 (26 AUGUST 2025)
(GILLAN DCJ)mentionsSlaveski v Victoria (2009) 25 VR 160
(Kyrou J)Habermann v Cook Shire Council [2025] QSC 214 (29 August 2025)
(Henry J)mentionsPublic Transport Corporation v Sartori [1997] 1 VR 168
(Brooking, Charles and Callaway JJA)RP v Northern Territory of Australia [2025] NTSC 58 (18 August 2025)
(Smyth A/AsJ)mentionsJCB v Bishop Paul Bird for the Diocese of Ballarat (2019) 58 VR 426
(McDonald J)FE Accommodation Pty Ltd & Anor v Gold Valley Iron Ore Pty Ltd [2025] NTCA 8 (14 August 2025)
(Kelly and Blokland JJ and Lasry AJ)mentionsAjaimi v Giswick Pty Ltd (No 3) (2022) 67 VR 529
(M Osborne J)Barker v Cann [2025] TASSC 37 (4 August 2025)
(Daly AsJ)mentionsCollicoat v McMillan [1999] 3 VR 803
(Ormiston J)Cupsa v TAC [2025] VCC 1213 (29 August 2025)
(S. Davis)mentionsRichards v Wylie (2000) 1 VR 79
(Winneke, P., Buchanan and Chernov, Jj.A)DPP v Ali [2025] VCC 1241 (29 August 2025)
(HIS HONOUR JUDGE TIWANA)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Meagher, In the matter of Okara Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) (No 2) [2025] FCA 1013 (18 August 2025)
(DERRINGTON J)mentionsDPP v Mehdi & Ors (Sentence) [2025] VSC 532 (29 August 2025)
(Fox J)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)Singh v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FedCFamC2G 1419 (29 August 2025)
(JUDGE FARY)mentionsWebster Investments v Anderson and Webster Investments v North Star Developments (2016) 52 VR 610
(Croft J)DPP v AUSTIN [2025] VCC 1192 (20 August 2025)
(HER HONOUR JUDGE HAWKINS)mentionsR v Verdins (2007) 16 VR 269
(Maxwell P, Buchanan and Vincent JJA)National Hearing Centres v Gupta [2025] VSC 528 (28 August 2025 (revised 29 August 2025))
(Attiwill J)mentionsLiberty Financial Pty Ltd v Scott (No 4) (2005) 11 VR 629
(Harper J)In the matter of Trinco (NSW) Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] NSWSC 993 (29 August 2025)
(Brereton J)mentionsNewman v Hartwig (2024) 73 VR 326
(Matthews J)Re Estate of Moore (rectification) [2025] VSC 527 (19 August 2025 (delivered ex tempore and revised 29 August 2025))
(Harris J)mentionsStewart v Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand [2025] VSCA 206 (29 August 2025)
(RICHARDS JA)mentionsYin v Wu (2023) 73 VR 21
(Kyrou, T Forrest and Hargrave JJA)