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Victorian courts to ‘gradually adjust operations’
Victorian courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) have released a new update in response to restrictions easing in metropolitan Melbourne from Friday, 11 June.
Emma Musgrave
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Victoria and chair of Courts Council Anne Ferguson has been keeping the profession up to speed with plans whilst the restrictions have been underway, with this latest one signalling that the Victorian courts and VCAT will be “gradually” adjusting operations.
“A mixture of in-person and remote hearings will continue in the courts,” Chief Justice Ferguson declared.
“Density limits will apply in court buildings other than spaces being used for jury trials, so remote hearings will play an ongoing and important role in continuing to hear matters.
“Masks will be required to be worn in court buildings subject to exemptions.”
Chief Justice Ferguson added new jury trials will resume in Melbourne from Friday, 11 June 2021. Trials that had to be vacated during the restrictions will be relisted as soon as possible, she flagged.
“We are grateful for the support provided by the legal profession and the agencies who contribute to our ongoing operations and the administration of justice for all Victorians,” Chief Justice Ferguson said.
“We acknowledge the way in which all those who work with and in the Courts and VCAT adapt so quickly to changing circumstances to ensure hearings can continue for the benefit of the Victorian community.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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