Gawthrop v Bendigo Health [2026] VSC 157 (Link to AUSTLII).
The plaintiff, for management of her pregnancy, applied to join the Mamta midwifery program at Bendigo Health and was accepted into it. She wrote a birth plan which amongst
Civil liability: Cross vesting application.
Robinson v State of Victoria [2026] NSWSC 245 (Link to Caselaw).
With thanks to Jackson Gilbert for drawing attention to this decision, which arises is the context of an abuse claim but appears to have wider application.
The proceedings
Abuse: Deeds partially set aside & “construction point” on economic loss claim.
DZY v Trustees of the Christian Brothers (No 2) [2026] VSC 144 (Link to AUSTLII).
With thanks to Kate Flanigan for drawing attention to this decision, which arose following earlier decisions concerning applications to set aside two settlement Deeds.
Medical: VAD professional misconduct.
Medical Board of Australia v Carr (Review and Regulation) [2023] VCAT 945 (Link to AUSTLII)
A very belated noted in relation to a conduct matter, but important as it appears to have been the first which concerned voluntary assisted
Formalism, Informality, and Remote Execution: The Changing Doctrine of Testamentary Validity
Analysis of the interaction between remote witnessing regimes and informal Will doctrines, as technological change is accelerating the erosion of formal validity requirements in succession law.
On 12 May 2020, the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) (Electronic Signing and Witnessing) Regulations
Book Review: Sam Elkin’s Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga
Several times each month, we are pleased to republish a recent book review from the Canadian Law Library Review (CLLR). CLLR is the official journal of the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL/ACBD), and its reviews cover
Abuse: Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Act 2026 (Vic).
Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Act 2026 (Link to Victorian acts as made).
This legislation appears to have commenced on 25 February 2026, having been assented to on 24 February 2026.
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Medical: Whether Medical Panel failed to consider mandatory relevant consideration (Victoria).
Kaplan v Alfred Health [2026] VSC 30 (Link to JADE).
Ms Kaplan’s underlying claim was a medical negligence claim against Alfred Health for failing to undertake appropriate investigations, leading to delay in the diagnosis of a cervical spine abscess,
Abuse: Application to set aside Deed (Victoria).
Mitchell v Comensoli [2026] VSC 17 (Link to Jade).
This was another disputed application to set aside an abuse settlement Deed, under Victorian law. Ultimately the Deed was set aside in full.
The court noted that while (at the