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.

Commencement of appointment of new Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria

The Commission welcomes back the Honourable Justice Chambers to the Judicial Commission of Victoria Board following her appointment as the new Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria. 

Chief Judge Chambers commenced her new role on 27 May 2025, replacing former Chief Judge Peter Kidd who was appointed to the Court of Appeal earlier this year.  
 

For more information on the Commission’s Board, visit About Us | Judicial Commission of Victoria.

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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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