Leading Cases as Counsel - Dr Ian Freckelton AO KC

BAR PRACTICELeading Cases as Counsel

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Bar Practice

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Administrative Law/Human Rights

Application by the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police under section 21B of Part 3A of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 [2025] VSC 832 (terrorism powers, police special powers): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2025/832.html

Re N [2025] WASAT 4 (administration – mental disability): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/wa/WASAT/2025/4.html
Application by the Chief Commission ref Victoria Police under section 21B of Part 3A of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Act 2003 [2024] VSC 815 (terrorism powers, police special powers, human rights): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/2024/815.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=chief%20Commissioner
Re HYY [2022] VCAT 97 (human rights, guardianship, use of force, restraint): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2022/97.html
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police v Chairperson of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants [2020] VSCA 214 (jurisdictional error, procedural fairness, irrationality): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2020/214.html
AA v Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services [2020] VSC 400 (Incerti J) (jurisdictional error): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2020/400.html
Re IFZ [2020] VCAT 582 (Judge Millane) (administration orders, disability, decision-making capacity, human rights, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2020/582.html
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police v Websdale [2019] VSCA 305 (firearm prohibition orders): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2019/305.html
Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police v Websdale [2019] VSCA 165 (criteria for stay): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2019/165.html
Weber v Deakin University [2018] VSCA 53 (summary dismissal powers of VCAT; no case to answer): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2018/53.html
Re Certain Children No 2 [2017] VSC 251; (2017) 266 A Crim R 152 (Charter, human rights, children’s detention in adult prison, jurisdictional fact, remedies): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2017/251.html
Re Certain Children [2017] VSC 304 (expert evidence): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2017/304.html
Weber v Deakin University [2017] VSCA 250 (summary dismissal): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2017/250.html
AS v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection [2017] VSC 162 (public interest immunity): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2017/162.html
Weber v Deakin University (No 2) [2016] VSC 679 (costs entitlements) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2016/679.html
Weber v Deakin University [2016] VSC 147 (nature of appeal from Associate Judge) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2016/147.html
Pearson v Martin [2015] VSC 696 (discrimination: evidence)
Crook v Victorian Institute of Teaching [2015] VSC 208 (natural justice) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2015/208.html
Weber v Deakin University [2015] VSC 703 (discrimination) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2015/703.html
Omant v Nursing and Midwifery Board [2014] VSC 512 (natural justice, remittal) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2014/552.html
DPP v Eastman [2014] ACTSC 104 (judicial inquiry status, jurisdictional error, prerogative relief) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/act/ACTSC/2014/104.html
Martin v Reverend Laurie Pearson [2014] VCAT 1652 http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/1652.html
Secretary to the Department of Transport Planning and Local Infrastructure v Muto [2013] VCAT 2149 (application for reopening of hearing) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/2149.html
Secretary to the Department of Planning; Community Development v Muto (No 5) [2013] VCAT 1378 (application for reopening of hearing) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1378.html
Secretary to the Department of Planning; Community Development v Muto [2013] VCAT 1533 (application for stay; application for rehearing) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1378.html
Secretary to the Department of Planning; Community Development v Muto [2012] VCAT 1772 (referral to Supreme Court, amendments)
Secretary to the Department of Planning; Community Development v Muto [2012] VCAT 1180 http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1180.html
Priest v West [2011] VSCA 186 (role of the Attorney-General in appellate litigation)
Hooper v Chiropractic Board of Australia [2013] VCAT 236 (Judge Macnamara) (reconstitution on the ground of bias) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/236.html
Hooper v Chiropractic Board of Australia No 2 [2013] VCAT 417 (Garde J) (reconstitution on the ground of bias) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/417.html
Hooper v Chiropractic Board of Australia [2012] VCAT 1042 (strike out application) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/1042.html
Hooper v Chiropractic Board of Australia [2011] VCAT 2400 (change of position by litigant) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/2400.html
Chiropractic Board of Australia v Hooper [2011] VCAT 641 (necessity principle) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/641.html
ABY, ABZ v Patient Review Panel [2011] VCAT 905 and 1382 (access to IVF) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/905.html
Barrett v Coroner’s Court of South Australia [2010] SASCFC 70 (life in being, jurisdiction of coroner) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SASCFC/2010/70.html
Kortel v Mirik & Mirik [2008] VSC 103; (2008) 28 VAR 405 (Charter) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2008/103.html
Repatriation Commission v Green [2008] FCA 1614 (veterans’ entitlements) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCA/2008/1614.html
Ordo Templi Orientis Inc v Devine [2007] VCAT 2470 (imprisonment powers of a tribunal): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2007/2470.html
Mokbel v Commonwealth of Australia [2007] FCAFC 161 (extradition) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCAFC/2007/161.html
Board of Examiners v XY [2006] VSCA 190 (costs); (2006) 25 VAR 193 (costs)
Caldwell and Secretary, Department of Family and Community Services [2005] AATA 523 (social security)
Gardner; Re BWV [2003] VSC 173 (with Burnside AO KC) (life support) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2003/173.html
Kanina Banner Pty Ltd and Minister for Health and Ageing [2002] AATA 169 (HIC): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/AATA/2002/169.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=kanina%20banner
Garden v Secretary, Department of Health (2001) 111 FCR 312 (social security) https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCA/2001/827.html
Hamilton v Transport Accident Commission (2001) VCAT 2027 (legal professional privilege):
Pardo and Department of Family and Community Services [2000] AATA 1105 (social security) https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/AATA/2000/1105.html
Secretary To the Department of Social Security and Lee-Anne Glanville [1994] AATA 201; (1994) 35 ALD 151 (social security) https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/AATA/1994/201.html

Constitutional

ABY, ABZ v Patient Review Panel [2011] VCAT 905: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/905.html
ABY, ABZ v Patient Review Panel [2011] VCAT 1382: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/1382.html
Marin v Chiropractic Board of Australia [2015] SAHPT 1; [2015] SADC 119: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SAHPT/2015/1.html

Judicial Inquiries/Royal Commission

Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police v Chairperson of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants [2020] VSCA 214 (jurisdictional error, procedural fairness, irrationality): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2020/214.html
Chairperson of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants v Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police [2019] VSCA 154: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2020/214.html
Eastman Inquiry: Report: http://www.eastmaninquiry.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Final-Full-Report-29-May-14-10.40-am_Redacted.pdf
DPP v Eastman [2014] ACTSC 104 (terms of reference appeal): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/act/ACTSC/2014/104.html
DPP v Eastman [2014] ACTSC 154 (costs): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/act/ACTSC/2014/154.html

Immigration / Refugees / Asylum-Seekers

Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs v Epeabaka [2001] HCA 23; 206 CLR 128; 179 ALR 296; 75 ALJR 848: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/HCA/2001/23.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=epeabaka
McCarthy v Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs (1996) 65 FCR 195
Epeabaka v Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [1997] FCA 1413, (1998) 150 ALR 397; 47 ALD 796: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FCA/1997/1413.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=epeabaka
Minister for Immigration & Multicultural Affairs v Epeabaka [1999] FCA 1: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FCA/1999/1.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=epeabaka

Disciplinary/Regulatory

Snart v Victorian Building Authority [2026] VCAT (surveyors, adherence to Building Code of Australia, building permits, occupancy permits)
Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland v Butterworth [2025] QCATA 43: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCATA/2025/43.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Chan-Kwa [2025] VCAT 796 (submissions) (conflict of interest): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2025/796.html
Gurusinghe v Medical Board of Australia [2024] VCAT 1081 (obligation to provide reasons): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2024/1081.html
Medical Board of Australia v YZV [2024] VCAT 1134 (breach of public health orders, pseudonym order, costs) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2024/1134.html
Medical Board v Caudle [2024] VCAT 825 (boundary blurring, records, practising contrary to undertaking): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2024/825.html
Medical Board of Australia v Kozminsky [2024] VCAT 789 (prescribing, documentation): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2024/789.html
Medical Board of Australia v Ellis [2024] VCAT 113 (social media usage): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2024/113.html
Health Ombudsman v Du Toit [2023] QCAT 373 (medical – performance – adverse surgical outcomes and care):http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCAT/2023/373.html
Medical Board of Australia v Salter [2022] VCAT 1238 (medical – boundary transgression – breach of conditions – inappropriate prescribing):http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2022/1238.html
Secretary, Department of Health v Oxymed Australia Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1518 (therapeutic goods – prohibited representations – restricted representations – pecuniary penalties – injunctions – declarations)http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCA/2021/1518.html
Legal Services Commission v Bloom & Chiu [2021] VCAT 1088 (legal practitioners – misleading statements, failure to supervise)http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2021/1088.html
Health Ombudsman v Harirchian [2021] QCA 141 (medical – sexual misconduct – immediate action) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCA/2021/141.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Asher (No 2) [2020] VCAT 1281 (psychology – costs): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2020/1281.html#fn7
Medical Board of Australia v Ash [2020] VCAT 1179 (medical – unsatisfactory professional performance – complementary therapies) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2020/1179.html
Morris v Medical Board of Australia [2021] VCAT 548 (application for review of immediate action, serious risk, need for immediate action, Tribunal discretion) (medical – errors, judgment performance) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2021/548.html
Medical Board of Australia v Bradshaw [2020] VCAT 584 (medical – boundary transgressions) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2020/584.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Asher (No 2) [2019] VCAT 1957 (psychology – sexual misconduct, cancellation, prohibition order) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2019/1957.html
Medical Board of Australia v Handsjuk [2019] VCAT 959 (medical – boundary transgressions) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2019/959.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Asher [2019] VCAT 759 (psychology – sexual misconduct) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2019/759.html
Medical Board of Australia v Handsjuk [2019] VCAT 876 (medical – proceeding suppression orders – anonymisation – pseudonyms – Open Courts Act) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2019/876.html
Medical Board of Australia, Chinese Medicine Board of Australia, Chiropractic Board of Australia v Farshschi [2018] VCAT 1617, 1618, 1619 (Medical, Chiropractic, Chinese medicine: immediate action – public interest http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2018/1617.html http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2018/1618.html http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2018/1619.html
Medical Board of Australia v XY [2018] QCA 95 (medical: cancellation of registration, expiry of registration)http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCA/2018/95.html
Piesse v Medical Board of Australia [2018] VCAT 742 (medical: medical privilege) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2018/742.html
Kapser v Psychology Board of Australia [2018] NTCAT 339 http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTCAT/2018/339.html
Nursing and Midwifery Board v Faulkner [2018] QCA 97 (nursing: dishonesty) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCA/2018/97.html
Chow v Medical Board of Australia [2017] VCAT 1972 (medical: stays)
Piesse v Medical Board of Australia [2017] VCAT 1615 (medical: stays) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2017/1615.html
Al Raheb v Medical Board of Australia [2017] VSC 494 (medical: Immediate action) : http://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/2017/494.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=raheb
Hunter v Nursing and Midwifery Board [2017] NTSC 64 (nursing: costs) http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTSC/2017/64.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Pereira [2017] VCAT 610 (psychology: costs against practitioner): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2017/610.html
Medical Board v Wong [2017] QCA 42 (medical: costs against regulatory board): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCA/2017/42.html
Victorian Institute of Teaching v O’Byrne [2017] VSCA 43 (teaching: meaning of misconduct)
Pereira v Psychology Board of Australia [2016] VCAT 1882 (psychology: endorsements): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2016/1882.html
O’Byrne v Victorian Institute of Teaching [2016] VCAT 1093 (teaching: misconduct): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2016/1093.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Victorian%20institute%20of%20teaching
Salter v Victorian Institute of Teaching [2015] VCAT 2045 (teaching: registration): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2015/2045.html
Dental Board of Australia v Abdullah [2016] VCAT 19 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2016/19.html
Medical Board v Dr Jayant Patel [2015] QCAT 133 (medical: registration fraud, incompetent conduct): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCAT/2015/133.html
Medical Board of Australia v Dr ZOF (No 2) [2015] VCAT 379 (medical: sexual impropriety): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2015/379.html
Chinese Medicine Registration Board v Lee [2014] QCA 149 (Chinese medicine: registration): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QCA/2014/149.html
Coppa v Medical Board of Australia [2014] NTSC 48 (medical: health assessment power): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTSC/2014/48.html
Pereira v Psychology Board of Australia [2014] VSC 417 (psychology: endorsement): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2014/417.html
Medical Board of Australia v ZOF [2014] VCAT 1548 (medical: sexual impropriety): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/1548.html
Dental Board of Australia v Ham [2014] VCAT 1534 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/1534.html
Medical Board of Australia v Bajpe [2014] VCAT 1162 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/1162.html
Legal Services Commissioner v PLP [2014] VCAT 793 (solicitor): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/793.html
Dental Board v Singh [2014] VCAT 643 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/1171.html
Dental Board v Hussain [2014] VCAT 643 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/643.html
Chinese Medicine Registration Board v Teo [2014] VCAT 415 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/415.html
Dental Board v Zehtab-Jadid [2014] VCAT 80 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/80.html
Medical Board of Australia v Perry [2014] VCAT 107 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2014/107.html
Medical Practitioners Board of Australia v Myers [2013] VCAT 1806 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1315.html
Chiropractic Board of Australia v Hooper [2013] VCAT 1346 (chiropractic): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1346.html
Medical Board of Australia v Perry [2013] VCAT 2016 (medical: similar fact evidence): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/2016.html
Pereira v Psychology Board of Australia [2013] VCAT 1866 (psychology)): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1866.html
Chiropractic Board of Australia v Hooper [2013] VCAT 878 (chiropractic)https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/878.html
Chiropractic Board of Australia v Hooper [2013] VCAT 236 https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/236.html
Secretary to the Department of Planning and Community Development v Muto [2013] VCAT 1180 (local government)https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/236.html
Krause v Medical Practitioners Board [2013] VCAT 1009 (medical, registration): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/1009.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Milosevic [2013] VCAT 12 (psychology): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/12.html
Psychology Board of Australia v Cicconi [2013] VCAT 516 (psychology): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/516.html
Dental Board of Australia v Lozanova [2012] VCAT 1943 (dentistry): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/1943.html
Chinese Medicine Registration Board v Ghaffurian [2012] VCAT 1944 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/478.html
Medical Board of Australia v Topchian [2013] VCAT 86 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2013/86.html
Medical Board of Australia v Scarff & Molnar[2012] VCAT 1732 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/1732.html
Arulanantham v Medical Board of Australia [2012] VCAT 124 (medical: stay): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/124.html
Chinese Medicine Registration Board v Ghaffurian [2012] VCAT 478 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2012/478.html
Medical Board of Australia v Reimers [2011] VCAT 2004 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/2004.html
Dental Board of Australia v Fibishenko [2011] VCAT 1835 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/1835.html
Secretary to the Department of Planning and Community Development v Muto [2011] VCAT 328 (local government): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/328.html
Medical Board of Australia v Samaddar [2011] VCAT (medical):
Medical Board of Australia v Jansz [2011] VCAT 1026 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/1026.html https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/1026.html
Dental Board of Australia v Gazelakis [2011] VCAT 726 (dental) (sexual misconduct): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2011/726.html
Psychologists Registration Board v Mair [2010] VCAT 534 (psychology): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/534.html
Chinese Medicine Registration Board v Schulte [2010] VCAT 457 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/457.html
Medical Practitioners Board v Williams & Lichter [2010] VCAT 1277 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/1277.html
Optometrists Registration v Ho [2010] VCAT 251 (optometry): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/251.html
Chinese Medicine Board v Antoniades [2010] VCAT 2132 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/2132.html
Medical Board of Australia v Bajpe [2010] VCAT (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/1439.html
Psychologists Board of Australia v D [2010] VSC 375 (psychology) (procedural justice): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2010/375.html:
Secretary to the Department of Planning and Community Development v Muto [2010] VCAT 1327 (local government): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/1327.html
Psychologists Registration Board v Mair [2010] VSC 628 (psychology):https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2010/628.html
Medical Practitioners Board v Dr Hafizullah [2010] VCAT (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/2126.html
Medical Board of Australia v Bajpe [2010] VCAT 1439 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/1439.html
Medical Practitioners Board v Naik [2009] VCAT 755 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2006/1968.html
Medical Practitioners Board v Grolaux [2009] VCAT 901 (medical): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2009/901.html
Psychologists Registration Board v Pallini [2008] VCAT 2632 (psychology): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2008/2632.html
Malter v Chinese Medicine Registration Board [2007] VCAT 815 (Chinese medicine): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2007/815.html
Board of Examiners v XY [2006] VSCA 190 (law): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2006/190.html
Fiek v Nurses Board of Victoria [2006] VCAT 1968 (nursing): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2006/1968.html
XY v The Board of Examiners [2005] VSC 250 (law): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2005/250.html
Carmody v Nurses Panel of Victoria [2005] VCAT 2268 (nursing): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2005/2268.html
Exler v The Dental Practice Board of Victoria [2005] VCAT 2595 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2005/2595.html
Law Institute of Victoria Limited v Flood [2004] VLPT 12 (law): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VLPT/2004/25.pdf
Aavelaid v Dental Practice Board of Victoria [2002] VCAT 1763 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2002/1763.html
Aavelaid v Dental Practice Board of Victoria [2002] VCAT 1376 (dental): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2002/1376.html
Re Del Castillo [1999] FCA 626 (solicitor): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCA/1999/626.html

Coronial Inquests

Inquest into the Deaths of Matthew Joseph Arnold; Rachel Clare McCrow; Alan Thomas Brendan Dare; Gareth Daniel Train; Nathaniel Charles Train and Stacey Jane Train (the Wieambilla Inquest) ( 21 November 2025] (Queensland Coroners Court http://Matthew Joseph Arnold; Rachel Clare McCrow; Alan Thomas Brendan Dare; Gareth Daniel Train; Nathaniel Charles Train and Stacey Jane Train
Inquest into the Death of Kumanjayi Emitja [2025] NTLC (Northern Territory Coroners Court)
Inquest into the Death of Mr Donald [2025] NTLC (Northern Territory Coroners Court)
Inquest into the Deaths at Bondi Junction (NSW Coroners Court)
Inquest into the Deaths of Miss Yunupingu, Ngeygo Ragurrk, Kumar Rubuntja and Kumanjayi Haywood [2024] NTLC 14: https://agd.nt.gov.au/media/docs/inquest-finding-pubications/2024/74c7ad06daceae11bd2c0534cdc274fe6e61b06e.pdf
Rolfe v Territory Coroner [2023] NTCA 8 (privilege against self-incrimination, penalty privilege): http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTCA/2023/8.html
Bauwens v The Territory Coroner [2022] NTSC 92 (privilege against self-incrimination, penalty privilege)
Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker [2025] NTLC 8: http://Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker (Northern Territory Coroners Court (Northern Territory Coroners Court
Inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker (Northern Territory Coroners Court, Rulings, 2022-2025): https://justice.nt.gov.au/attorney-general-and-justice/courts/inquests-findings/kumanjayi-walker:
https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1164187/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-Ruling-No-5-2022-NTLC-024.pdf
https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1156092/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-Ruling-No-4-2022-NTLC-020_Redacted.pdf
https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/1155693/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-Ruling-No-3-2022-NTLC-019-redacted.pdf
https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1137466/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-Ruling-No-2-2022-NTLC-017.pdf
https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1137808/Inquest-into-the-death-of-Kumanjayi-Walker-Ruling-no-1-2022-NTLC-016.pdf
Inquest into the death of Veronica Nelson (Vic Coroners Court, 2023): https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-02/COR%202020%200021%20-%20Veronica%20Nelson%20Inquiry%20-%20Form%2037%20-%20Finding%20into%20Death%20with%20Inquest%20-%2030%20January%202023%20-%20Amended.pdf
Inquest into the death of Max Loweke (Vic Coroners Ct, 2022): https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Signed%20Final%20Draft%20-%20Loweke%20-%20DJB%208.12.21_0.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Michael Anderson (Vic Coroners Court 2021)
Inquest into the Bourke Street Mall Deaths (Vic Coroners Court, 2019): https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-08/Ruling%20dated%2023%20August%202019%20-%20Application%20for%20suppression%20order.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Michael O’Toole (Vic Coroners Ct, 8 June 2017) http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/home/coroners+written+findings/finding+inquest+into+the+death+of+dermot+michael+otoole
Inquest into the deaths of Tori Johnson, Katrina Dawson and Man Monis (The Lindt Cafe Inquest: NSW Coroners Court, 2015-2017): http://www.lindtinquest.justice.nsw.gov.au/Documents/findings-and-recommendations.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Kumanjay Brown (NT Coroners Court: Alice Springs, 2015): https://justice.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/208960/a00462014-virginia-brown.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Luke Batty (Victorian Coroners Court, Melbourne): http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/home/findings+-+inquest+into+the+death+of+luke+geoffrey+batty
Inquest into the death of Gregory Anderson (Victorian Coroners Court, Melbourne): http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/resources/7cb6a356-f843-499c-81e3-07620016fb6e/gregoryanderson_085814.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Eric Lewis (NT Coroners Court): http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/courtsupp/coroner/documents/2014/D01682012%20Lewis.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Sibel Yilmaz (Victorian Coroners Court, Melbourne): http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/home/coroners+written+findings/findings+-+inquest+into+the+death+of+sibel+yilmaz
Inquest into the Death of Gong Ling Tan (rulings on privilege against self-incrimination) (Victorian Coroners Court, Melbourne: http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/home/orders+and+rulings/rulings+-+179010+gong+ling+tang; http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/resources/48478706-8af3-42ed-b7ff-865b1494d661/linggongtang_179010.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Roehnfelds (NT Coroners Court): http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/courtsupp/coroner/documents/2013%20_findings/A0060201%20Roennfeldt.pdf
Victoria Police Special Operations Group Operators v Coroners Court of Victoria [2013] VSC 246 (natural justice)
Inquest into the Deaths of Chisholm and Webb [2013] NTMC 6 (NT Coroners Court, 2013): http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/courtsupp/coroner/documents/D0087D0088D00892012ChisholmandWebb.pdf
Traynor v Spooner [2012] VSC 651 (autopsies)
David Wilson Inquest (Vic Coroner’s Court, 2012): http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/resources/733e55e4-b3e4-4eab-8bdc-7de6f29d530b/davidwilson_305994.pdf
Inquest into the Death of Kumanjay Briscoe (NT Coroner’s Court, 2012): http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/courtsupp/coroner/documents/2012_findings/A00052012_Briscoe.pdf
Tyler Cassidy Inquest (Vic Coroner’s Court, 2010-2011) [23 November 2011]: http://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/home/case+findings/
Evans v Northern Territory Coroner [2011] NTSC 100; (2011) 214 A Crim R 444 (autopsies): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTSC/2011/100.html
Khan v Keown [2001] VSCA 137 (with Hore-Lacy SC) (cause of death)
Barrett v Coroner’s Court of South Australia [2010] SASCFC 70; (2010) 211 A Crim R 1 (scope of coroner’s jurisdiction)
Militano v State Coroner [1992] VicSC 675; [1993] MC (Vic) 72 (Coronial findings): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VicSC/1992/675.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=militano
Khan v West [2002] VSC 227: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2002/227.html
Kahn v West [1999] VSC 530: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/1999/530.html
Kew Cottages Inquests (Vic Coroner’s Court, 2002)
Multiple prison, police shooting, workplace, transport and hospital inquests

Crime

Higgs v The Queen [2021] VSCA 301 (document production, legitimate forensic purpose): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2021/301.html
Ireland v Dunne [2021] FCA 245 (extradition): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCA/2021/245.html
Chairperson of the Royal Commission into the management of Police Informants v DPP [2020] VSCA 184 (suppression orders): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2020/184.html
Orman v The Queen [2019] VSCA 163 (miscarriage of justice): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2019/163.html
DPP v DJD [2017] VSC 776 (detention order): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2017/776.html
Richards v The Queen (No 2) [2017] VSCA 174: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2017/174.html
State of NSW v Kamm [2016] NSWSC 1 (final extended supervision order): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2016/1.html
State of NSW v Kamm [2015] NSWSC 1492 (interim extended supervision order): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nsw/NSWSC/2015/1492.html
NOM v DPP [2012] VSCA 198 (mental impairment): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2012/198.html
Re SKD [2009] VSC 363 (mental impairment): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2009/363.html
DPP v Daniel [2008] VSCA 76 (sentencing): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2008/76.html
DPP v Fodero [2008] VSC 46; (2008) 18 VR 606 (charge sheets and summonses): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2008/46.html
R v Oznek [2007] VSC 192 (manslaughter sentencing): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2007/192.html
R v Lane (2007) 176 A Crim R 471; [2007] VSCA 222 (illness of offender): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2007/222.html
Leach v The Queen [2007] HCA 3; (2007) 81 ALJR 598; (2007) 232 ALR 325 (natural justice): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/2007/3.html
Leach v The Queen [2005] NTCCA 18: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/nt/NTCCA/2005/18.html
Cherry v The Queen (2005) 12 VR 122; [2005] VSCA 89 (challenges): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2005/89.html
The Queen v Heaft (2004) 87 SASR 496; SASC 37 (sex offending): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/sa/SASC/2004/37.html
Harland-White v Gibbs [1993] 2 VR 215; Vic Rp 70 (procedure): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VicRp/1993/70.html
R v Smith [2002] VSCA 219 (expert evidence): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2002/219.html
Juric v The Queen [2002] 4 VR 411; (2002) 129 A Crim R 408 (DNA evidence): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2011/419.html
DPP v Riddle [2002] VSCA 153 (sex offending): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2002/153.html
RDM v Director of Public Prosecutions [1999] 2 VR 270 (mental impairment): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/1999/86.html
R v Tarr [1999] VSCA 61 (sentencing): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/1999/61.html
In the Matters of Major Reviews of Percy, Farrell and RJO (1998) 102 A Crim R 554 (mental impairment)
In the matter of s35 Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried Act) 1997 ; In the matter of a major review of: R J O [1998] VSC 85 (mental impairment): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/1998/70.html
Musson v R [1997] 1 VR 656; (1996) 86 A Crim R 561 (culpable driving)
Shea v Jones [1995] VSC 17; [1995] VICSC 17 (driving):
R (A Child) v Whitty (1993) 66 A Crim R 462 (doli incapax)
Townsend v The Queen (1992) 59 A Crim R 244
Redl v Toppin [1992] Vic SC 185; [1993] Vic SC 159 [1992] MC 169 (costs)
Latoudis v Casey [1990] HCA 59; (1990) 170 CLR 534 (with Black AO KC) (costs against police): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/HCA/1990/59.html

Crimes Compensation/s85B Applications

RK v Mirik and Mirik [2009] VSC 14; (2008) 21 VR 623: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2009/14.html
Bakic v Yamasa Seafood Australia Pty Ltd [2003] VSC 309: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2003/309.html
R v Scarborough [2000] VSC 255: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2000/255.html
S v Crimes Compensation Tribunal [1998] 1 VR 83
Field v Crimes Compensation Tribunal (1998) 12 VAR
Hards, Budds & Elliott v Crimes CompensationTribunal [1997] 1 VR 608; (1997) 89 A Crim R 97; 11 VAR 95 (with Goldberg AO KC)
Powley v Crimes Compensation Tribunal (1996) 11 VAR 146
Re L and Crimes Compensation Tribunal (1996)10 VAR 325
Martin v Crimes Compensation Tribunal (1994) 8 VAR 39

Tort, Personal Injury, Transport Accident, and Worker’s Compensation

RC v Ballarat and Queen’s Grammar School [2025]VSC 680 (Keogh J) (adjournments; meaning of “abuse”): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2025/680.html
Mullett v Nixon [2022] VSCA 174 (fresh evidence, misfeasance in public office, malicious prosecution) (H CT special leave application refused: [2022] HCASL 213): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2022/174.html
Moore v Escott [2022] VSC 353 (O’Meara J) (limitation of actions): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2022/353.html
Shahid v Alpha Trading Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 551 (O’Meara J)(transport accident, duty of care, breach, foreseeability): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2021/551.html
JCB v Bird [2019] VSC 348 (Legal Identity of Defendants) Organisational Child Abuse) Act 2018, joinder of non-government organisation, abuse by priests): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2019/348.html
Ahmed v Transport Accident Commission [2019] VCC 25 (serious injury, spine and psychiatric injuries)
Grant v Director of Housing [2018] VCC 2065 (application for summary judgment, tortious responsibility of landlords)
P1 v Trustees of the Christian Brothers [2017] VSC (amendment of statement of claim)
Coates Hire Ltd v TAC [2015] VCAT 270 (registration charges): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2015/270.html
Steen v VWA [2014] VSCA 299 (natural justice): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2014/299.html
Kaur v VWA [2014] VSCA 300 (judicial notice): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2014/300.html
VWA v Elsdon [2013] VSCA 235 (expert evidence, AMA Guides): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2013/235.html
Elsdon v VWA [2012] VSC 347 (AMA Guides): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2012/347.html
Transport Accident Commission v Kutz [2011] VSC 236 (AMA Guides): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2011/236.html
Dawson v Transport Accident Commission [2010] VCAT 644 (Charter): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/644.html
Rekatsinas v Transport Accident Commission [2010] VCAT 967 (Charter): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2010/967.html
Serwylo v Transport Accident Commission [2010] VSC 421 (affirmed by Ct of App: [2011] VSCA 305) (AMA Guides): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2010/421.html
Transport Accident Commission v Elworthy [2007] VSC 48:
Sleep v Transport Accident Commission [2004] VCAT 6: https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2004/644.html
Taylor v Mountain Pine Furniture [2004] VSC 324 (with O’Loghlen KC): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2004/324.html
McRitchie v Transport Accident Commission [2000] VSC 151; (2001) 17 VAR 347 (with J Forrest KC): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2004/324.html
Commisso v Transport Accident Commission [2001] VCAT 1916 (costs): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VCAT/2001/1916.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=commisso
Bentley v Furlan [1999] 3 VR 63https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/1999/481.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=Bentley
Mobilio v Transport Accident Commission [1998] 3 VR 833′ [1997] VSC 56; [1997] VICSC 56 (with Uren QC): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/vic/VSC/1997/56.html?stem=0&synonyms=0&query=mobilio
Transport Accident Commission v Lake (1997) 11 VAR 260; (1998) 1 VR 616; (1997) 26 MVR 236 (with Uren QC)
Transport Accident Commission v Dennis (1997) 25 MVR 421; (1998) 1 VR 702 (with Uren QC)

Medical Negligence and Discrimination

Bashour v ANZ Bank [2022] VSC 252 (discovery, human rights): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2022/252.html
Edwards v Kennedy [2009] VSC 74 (limitation periods):https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2009/74.html
Odisho v Bonazzi [2014] VSCA 11 (obligation to warn & causation): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2009/74.html

Family Law and Child Protection

Secretary, Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Re Julia [2025] VSC 762 (O’Meara J) (parens patriae, suicidal child, bespoke accommodation, limits to Secure Welfare): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2025/762.html
Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing v Hage [2025] VSC 18 (Harris J) (parens patriae, secure welfare, autonomy, caesarean section birth) (http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2025/18.html
Re WD (No 2) [2023] VSC 790 (Elliot J) (suppression orders)http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2023/790.html
TSH v Department of Families, Fairness and Housing [2022] VSC 390 (Tsalamandris J): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2022/390.html
Sani v Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing [2022] VSC 276 (interim accommodation order – basis for dismissal of appeal) (Gorton J): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2022/276.html
Maher v Secretary to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing [2021] VSC 747 (interim accommodation order – kinship – risks) (Gorton J): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2021/747.html
SL v Department of Families, Fairness and Housing [2021] VSC 523 (O’Meara J) (issue estoppel, Children’s Court): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2021/523.html
Re XXXX [2021] FamCA (gender dysphoria, parental opposition, Gillick competence)
BB v Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services [2020] VSC (McMillan J) (procedural fairness):
AA v Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services [2020] VSC 400 (Incerti J) (jurisdictional error): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2020/400.html
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services v Brown [2018] VSC 775 (Beach JA) (family reunification order, physical abuse)
ZD v Department of Health and Human Services [2017] VSC 806 (Osborn JA): http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/vic/VSC//2017/806.html (interim accommodation orders, vaccination)
Department of Human Services v X [2014] VSC 609 (Macaulay J)
Re XXX [2013] FamCAFC (special medical procedures, Gillick competence)
Re XXX [2012] FamCAFC (standing: amicus curiae / intervener)
Department of Human Services v Merigan [2006] VSC 129 (Hansen J)
Purcell v R M [2004] VSC 14; [2004] VSC 78 (Gillard J): https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSC/2004/78.html
Re J (1993) 6 VAR 174
M v M [1993] 1 VR 391: (with Costigan AO KC)

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