Guiding the highest standards of judicial behaviour

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We deal with complaints about Victorian judicial officers and Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) members. This includes judges, magistrates, coroners and judicial registrars.

Release of Judicial Discrimination Guideline - 23 September 2025

The Commission has today released a Judicial Conduct Guideline on Discrimination. Equality before the law is fundamental to the courts and tribunals of Victoria. The Guideline is one more step in ensuring every person who comes before a court or tribunal experiences fairness, inclusion, and respect.

 


 

To learn more about the Judicial Discrimination Guideline, please visit our Statement regarding the release of the Guideline and Guidelines page. 

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Guiding the highest standards

We develop guidelines to help all judicial officers and VCAT members maintain high standards of behaviour. We consider these guidelines when investigating complaints about conduct.

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Wellbeing in the complaints process

We’re dedicated to supporting everyone’s wellbeing in the complaints process. Our complaints team provides support to make a complaint and can refer people on to support services if required.

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Promoting safe and respectful Victorian courtrooms

  • Maintain public confidence and trust in Victorian courts and VCAT.

  • Guide the highest standards of judicial behaviour.

  • Deliver a fair and transparent way of resolving complaints.

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