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The Chief Judge has handed down his sentence in the matter of the Director of Public Prosecutions v George Pell. Read His Honour's remarks now:
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A statement by his Honour Chief Judge Peter Kidd printed in the Herald Sun today.
"Such reporting appears deliberately misleading and fails to properly inform the community about the actual sentences imposed."
Read here:
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Happy first day of semester to all the uni students out there. Did you know that if you're studying law at uni, you can request to observe a virtual hearing at the County Court? Just send an email to the Communications Team: communications
@countycourt
.vic.gov.au
#AusLaw
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The County Court Drug and Alcohol Treatment Court was officially launched at Melbourne today. More:
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Victoria’s newest County
#KooriCourt
was launched in Geelong on Friday. Chief Judge Peter Kidd and Judge in Charge of the County Koori Court Judge Irene Lawson attended the event along with Aboriginal Elders and Respected Persons.
#AusLaw
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The new Shepparton Law Courts development is officially launched today. More: (Photo: Scott Burrows, provided by Architectus)
#SheppCourts
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A new County Koori Court is launching in Shepparton today. Chief Judge Peter Kidd and Judge-In-Charge Paul Grant will be in attendance at the event this morning. Read More:
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd has written a response to recent media on sentencing. Read now:
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd says it is a great honour to launch the new
#KooriCourt
in partnership with the Warrnambool Koori community, and speaks about the importance of incorporating culture into the Koori Court process.
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd has published his ruling in Neil Erikson v Brendon Pollock. Read His Honour's written ruling in full:
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The County Court of Victoria welcomes the appointment of Her Honour Judge Lisa Hannan as Chief Magistrate of the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
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The County Court warmly welcomes six new judicial appointments: Stewart Bayles, Kellie Blair, Angela Ellis, Kate Hawkins, Daniel Holding and Nola Karapanagiotidis.
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The Court is saddened to hear about the passing of his Honour Glenn Waldron. The Court extends its deepest sympathies to former Chief Judge Waldron’s wife, Beverley, and his family. Read Chief Judge Kidd’s full statement:
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“Some of the misperceptions need to be corrected.” Chief Judge Peter Kidd.
Learn more about the work of the County Court tonight at 7:00pm on A Current Affair.
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd will speak to
@LaTrioli
on
@abcmelbourne
after 9am about the Court’s response to Omicron, criminal jury trials and more. Listen live:
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The County Court is pleased to announce Judge Meryl Sexton as the Court’s very first Deputy Chief Judge. Read more:
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County Court of Victoria Chief Judge Peter Kidd was pleased to welcome four new judges to the Court.
Yesterday Chief Judge Kidd swore in Judge Sarah Dawes, Judge Martine Marich, and Judge Scott Johns as the newest members of the Court .
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd will chat to
@LaTrioli
tomorrow morning. Tune in to
@abcmelbourne
after 9am to hear them discussing the Court’s response to
#COVID19Aus
.
#AusLaw
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“Most of the serious sentencing in this state is done by this court. And a lot of the criticism surrounds criminal law and sentencing law. The County Court is front and centre of this engagement with the community for that reason.” Chief Judge Kidd
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Judge Liz Gaynor has handed down her sentencing reasons in the Director of Public Prosecutions v Eldea Teuira and Teira Bennett. Read Her Honour's full written remarks:
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The Supreme Court and the County Court will suspend all new jury trials from Monday 16 March. Details:
#AusLaw
#COVID19Aus
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"There's this sort of almost irreconcilable conflict between being an impartial decision-maker and being a human being who responds in a human way to what we're doing." County Court's Judge Hampel
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Yesterday evening, Judge Gaynor joined media lawyer
@JustinQuill
and moderator
@rwillingham
(ABC state political editor) for a
@MelbPressClub
masterclass in court reporting.
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We are pleased to announce we have launched a new website.
Court users will find the new design much simpler and easier to navigate. The website includes: a hub for self-represented litigants, education resources for the VCE curriculum & a virtual tour.
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Judges Sexton and Gaynor spoke with
@TammyMills1
ahead of Law Week about their
#AusLaw
experiences. Hear Judge Sexton discuss 'Women in the Law' and Judge Gaynor explore the relationship between 'Courts and the Media' in online panels during
#LawWeek
.
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Judge Frank Gucciardo has handed down his sentencing reasons in the DPP v Seccull. Read His Honour's full written remarks:
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In Judge Pillay's speech 'Fear and the Law' at the
@AustLawAlliance
#alavicconf20
, His Honour reminds young lawyers that they have an important role in the community to uphold the laws of our society for the protection of those in need. Watch the video:
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The Victorian County Koori Court celebrates its tenth anniversary today. Judge-In-Charge Paul Grant will be attending the event this morning. Read more:
#AusLaw
#KooriCourt
@theage
@theheraldsun
@CourtSVic
@MagCourtVic
@abcmelbourne
@Channel7
@Channel9
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The County Court warmly welcomes the appointment of Magistrate Jack Vandersteen as the next president of the Children’s Court and as a judge of the County Court.
#AusLaw
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd live on
@abcmelbourne
with
@LaTrioli
talking about challenges posed to courts by
#COVID19Aus
and what the solutions look like
#AusLaw
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Our inaugural “Talk to the Judge” event invited community members to speak to County Court judges about misconceptions often heard in the media and public.
#LawWeek
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The Chief Judge, Peter Kidd, appeared this week on ABC's Jon Faine program to discuss sentencing and to respond to audience questions. - interview starts at 45:18.
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Thank you to all those community members who attended Courts Open Day on Saturday.
We welcome your feedback to help shape and improve this annual event.
#VicLaw
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The County Court of Victoria has worked with A Current Affair to produce a segment which seeks to demystify the work of the Court and dispel some common misperceptions about sentencing. View here:
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It's
#LawWeek
! Check out the incredible program of events, including Courts Open Day this Saturday 19 May:
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The County Court invited A Current Affair to 250 William Street to find out how court really works.
The resulting feature, 'Inside Court' has been recognised with a Quill Award for best TV/Video Feature Short Form. Link:
#AusLaw
@ACurrentAffair9
@tineka9
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"Much of the work concerned sentencing and arriving at an appropriate proportionate sentence in each case by applying what is known as the instinctive synthesis." Read the piece by Judge Mark Dean 'Sentencing: The Instinctive Synthesis'
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd officially opens Law Week at the County Court of Victoria.
Thank you to
@VicLawFoundn
as well as all the event partners and sponsors who make up
#LawWeek2019
.
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The County Court warmly welcomes four new judicial appointments: Sarah Leighfield, David Purcell, Fiona Todd and My Anh Tran.
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The County Court warmly welcomes two new judicial appointments, Mr Justin Hannebery QC and Ms Julie Clayton.
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Tomorrow on
@abcmelbourne
, Chief Judge Peter Kidd will be a guest on Mornings with Jon Faine. Tune in from 9:00am on ABC 774
#AusLaw
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd will chat to
@3AWNeilMitchell
tomorrow morning, covering the Court’s response to
#COVID19Aus
. Tune in to
@3AW693
after 9am to hear the conversation.
#AusLaw
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Judge Trevor Wraight has handed down his sentencing reasons in the Director of Public Prosecutions v Richard Pusey. Read His Honour's full written remarks:
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#COVID19Aus
hasn’t changed the County Court’s commitment to
#OpenJustice
. Journalists have covered more than 140 virtual criminal hearings since mid-April – almost three a day. Find out more about accessing virtual hearings:
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Criminal jury trials will recommence in the County Court and
@SCVSupremeCourt
from 20 July 2020. Find out more information: and find a list of FAQs:
#AusLaw
#COVID19Aus
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“Remorse is a genuine deep regret for wrongdoing with a strong desire to make amends for that wrongdoing.”
Her Honour Judge Jeanette Morrish, together with former Justice Lex Lasry, appeared on
@insightSBS
on the topic of ‘Remorse.’ Watch online:
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Judge Tsalamandris taking questions about civil law after a mock empanelment session
#LawWeek
#CourtsOpenDay
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The report of the Review of Sexual Harassment in Victorian Courts has been published. This report provides a roadmap to take action to ensure all courts and tribunals are safe and respectful workplaces. Read the full report:
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Want to find out what a Day in the Life of a County Court Judge is like? Listen to our podcast with Judge Hannan
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The County Court warmly welcomes four new judicial appointments: Anna Robertson, Marcus Dempsey, Sharon Burchell and Pardeep Tiwana.
#AusLaw
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We need media to report accurately what courts are doing to perform our function - Hon Justice Beale QC
@SACvic
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Various high profile sentences are now being webcast by the Court - view our first video
#breakingnews
#video
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Students and teachers can learn more about
#AusLaw
County Koori Court, drug courts and other therapeutic models in a virtual event on Specialist Courts on Wednesday 28 October as part of our Virtual VCE Legal Studies Week. Register now:
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On Courts Open Day the Adult Parole Board will take the audience on a journey through the parole process with its event 'Parole, you decide'. Find out more:
#LawWeek
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The County Court warmly welcomes two new judicial appointments: Judge Suzanne Kirton and Judge Andrew Palmer. More:
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd has released a statement about media coverage and commentary on the recent sentencing of Mr Richard Pusey.
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On
@abcmelbourne
, Chief Judge Peter Kidd says to Jon Faine regarding the jury system, “It engages the community with the criminal justice system. It allows them to view it, participate in it and also scrutinise it.”
#Auslaw
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Courts Open Day is fun for all ages - as little Lachie has discovered
#LawWeek
#CourtsOpenDay16
@CountyCourtVic
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Tomorrow on A Current Affair, we open our doors to explain the work of the County Court. Tune in at 7:00pm
@ACurrentAffair9
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Celebrate
#lawweek
. Judge Hannan presides over
@NTAV
mock trial in old Magistrates Court.
@MagCourtVic
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Today The Age published an unreserved apology to his Honour Judge McInerney.
His Honor Chief Judge Peter Kidd has written a statement in response to this. Read more:
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The County Court is hosting a week of free virtual events for VCE Legal Studies students, 26–30 October. Hear from judges (including the Chief Judge), associates and panellists about a range of legal studies topics! Teachers and students can register now:
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The Victorian Government is investing $40.3 million as part of a five-year Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja agreement. Almost a quarter will be directed to the Koori Courts in the County, Magistrates’ and Children’s Courts.
#VicLaw
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Judge Michael Tinney has handed down his sentencing reasons in the Director of Public Prosecutions v James Haberfield. Read His Honour's written remarks in full:
#AusLaw
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The Welcome Ceremony for His Honour Judge Philip Ginnane will be livestreamed today from 9.15am:
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From today, those in speaking roles (such as judges, counsel and witnesses) are no longer required to wear masks in courtrooms. All others are required to wear masks in courtrooms.
#AusLaw
#COVID19Aus
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd speaks with Waleed Aly about open justice, the media and the appeals process tonight on
@theprojecttv
. Tune in from 6.30pm on Channel 10.
#AusLaw
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Judge-In-Charge Paul Grant explains the role of the County Koori Court, which provides an opportunity during the plea hearing for Elders to speak directly with offenders about their offending and the importance of offenders changing their behaviour.
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'The judges are real people. Like us, they're members of the community.' The County Court opened its doors to the community to improve justice outcomes and strengthen understanding of the Victorian legal system. See more:
@CowenCentre
@victoriauninews
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Chief Judge Kidd will be on live radio
@3AW693
tomorrow speaking with
@3AWNeilMitchell
from 10am. Tune in to hear them discussing courts in the post-COVID world.
#AusLaw
#COVID19Vic
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd live in the
@abcmelbourne
studio with
@LaTrioli
talking about the work of the County Court throughout
#COVID19Vic
.
#AusLaw
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Anna Murru, Specialist Courts manager, speaks about mental health-related pilot programs at the County Court. Anna will moderate our
#LawWeek
online event exclusive to VCE
#LegalStudies
students about mental illness and the law:
#AusLaw
#VicLAw
#aussieED
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A new video from
@CourtSVic
looks at how a unique design collaboration is embedding Traditional Owner culture in
#Bendigo
’s future court. Watch the full video:
#AusLaw
#Bendigocourt
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Chief Judge Peter Kidd says it is a great honour to launch the new Court in partnership with the Shepparton Koori Community.
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The County Court is seeking a Communications Coordinator to provide writing, editing and communications support. Do you know the difference between a colon and semicolon? Great, but can you write? If you answered yes to both, apply by 6 July 2021.
#AusLaw
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This evening’s
@LawReportRN
episode takes listeners inside the County Court and features Chief Judge Kidd. Listen from 5.30pm on ABC
@RadioNational
. The episode will also be available as a podcast afterwards.
#AusLaw
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