reasoning why i think it could possibly involve lko's case and for those to lazy to open the links
4.1 Large, complex or otherwise significant tortious claims should be initiated in
the List
c) tortious claims for economic loss or property damage;
f) tortious claims of significant public interest
5 PROCEDURE FOR ENTRY INTO THE LIST
5.1 Proceedings of the nature set out in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 should be initiated
in the List by endorsing the heading of the originating process “Major Torts
List”. The heading of all subsequent documents filed in the proceeding should
also be endorsed “Major Torts List”.
5.2 If at any time after the initiation of a proceeding it appears to the Court that it
is appropriate to have the proceeding managed in the List, the proceeding may
be transferred into the List on the Court’s own motion.
The Valuation, Compensation and Planning List manages proceedings involving:
- valuation of land;
- compensation for resumption of land;
- planning appeals from VCAT; and
- disputes involving land use or environmental protection.
4 PROCEEDINGS SUITABLE FOR INCLUSION IN THE LIST
4.1 The following types of proceedings should be initiated in the List:
a) Valuation of land under the Valuation of Land Act 1960 (Vic);
b) Compensation for resumption of land under the Land Acquisition and
Compensation Act 1986 (Vic);
c) Appeals (including applications for leave to appeal) from an order of the
Planning and Environment List of the Administrative Division of VCAT;
d) Referrals on a question of law from the Planning and Environment List
of the Administrative Division of VCAT;
e) Proceedings relating to compensation payable pursuant to Part 5 of the
Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic); and
f) Judicial review of ministerial and other decisions in respect of issues of
land use and development;
g) Proceedings involving challenges to government acting with respect to
protection of the environment and/or endangered species;
h) Nuisance claims involving allegations of damage to the environment
such as land contamination; and
i) Proceedings with respect to the management of public land
5 PROCEDURE FOR ENTRY INTO THE LIST
5.1 Proceedings of the nature set out in paragraph 4.1 should be initiated in the List
by endorsing the heading of the originating process “Valuation, Compensation
& Planning List”. The heading of all subsequent documents filed in the
proceeding should also be endorsed “Valuation, Compensation & Planning
List”.
5.2 If at any time after the initiation of a proceeding it appears to the Court that it
is appropriate to have the proceeding managed in the List, the proceeding may
be transferred into the List on the Court’s own motion.
6 DIRECTIONS HEARINGS
6.1 Directions hearings are conducted by the Judge, generally at 10.30am on the
last Friday of every month during the Court sitting terms
adds up imho
