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.

Back-to-back Silver at the 2026 Australasian Reporting Awards

The Judicial Commission of Victoria is pleased to announce that it has received a Silver Award at the 2026 Australasian Reporting Awards, marking the second consecutive year that the Commission has been recognised with this honour.

The award acknowledges the Commission’s continued commitment to excellence in public reporting, including the preparation of reports that are clear, accountable and accessible.

The Australasian Reporting Awards recognise and encourage high standards in annual reporting across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission’s Silver Award reflects the quality of its reporting and its ongoing focus on transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

 

 


 

To learn more about the Commission being recognised with this honour, please visit our statement published on 6 July 2026. 

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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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