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.

The Judicial Commission's closure dates for the 2025-2026 holiday period

The Judicial Commission of Victoria will be closed for the holiday period from 20 December 2025 to 12 January 2026.

To learn more about our complaints process or to make a complaint concerning the conduct or capacity of a judicial officer or VCAT member please visit our Complaints page.

Please note, Commission staff are unable to provide you with any legal advice.  The Commission is not able to influence your past or current proceedings including decisions made, requests for a change of date or of the presiding officer.  

The Commission is not an emergency response agency. 

 

 


 

Enquiries can be made by:

  • Sending an email to enquiries@judicialcommission.vic.gov.au or
  • By leaving a message on our voice mail service by calling (03) 9084 9600 (please leave your name, telephone number and a brief message). 

Please note however, emails and voice mail messages will not be monitored during the holiday closure period. 

Commission staff will attend to enquiries after the Commission reopens in 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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