Law in Action: Exploring Career Pathways and the Justice System

This event encourages teens to explore diverse career pathways and understand how a broad range of high school subjects equips them for complex, real-world professions. Participants will go behind the scenes at the Supreme Court of Victoria to observe live legal proceedings and learn about various roles in the justice system.

Title: Law in Action: Exploring Career Pathways and the Justice System
Date: 02/07/2026
Time: 09:30AM
Meeting Location: Main Entrance, Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne
Event Overview

High school is your ultimate launchpad for the future. While it can be tempting to only focus on subjects tied to a single specific job, the legal system relies on people with diverse backgrounds—from science and psychology to business and the arts. This excursion is designed to broaden your horizons, helping you see how your subject choices build foundational skills for a variety of rewarding careers.Schedule of the Day

• 09:30 AM: Meet at the front steps of the Supreme Court for an introduction to the day's goals and career insights.

• 09:45 AM: Proceed through mandatory security screening.

• 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Group entry into the courtrooms to observe live legal proceedings.

• 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM: Debriefing session on the steps to discuss the cases heard, legal career options, and how different high school subjects connect to the law.

What Cases Will We Be Hearing?
We will do our absolute best to observe 1-2 active proceedings.

However, please note that the Supreme Court manages a fluid daily schedule, and there is no guarantee which specific trials or directions hearings will be accessible to the public on the day.

Before the event, you can check the Supreme Court Daily Hearing List to see what is tentatively scheduled.

Courtroom Etiquette & Rules
You are entering a professional, operating legal environment. Strict adherence to court etiquette is mandatory to ensure we respect the administration of justice:

• Bow to the Judge(s): Every time you enter or exit the courtroom, you must face the bench and bow respectfully to the judicial officer(s).

• No Mobile Phones: All mobile phones, smartwatches, and recording devices must be completely switched off and kept out of sight.

• Silence: Absolute silence is required in the public gallery. No whispering or eating is permitted while proceedings are underway.
  
  
  Please keep an eye on the announcement closer to date to identify the court case(s) we may hear.

WeBuild NRW v Zurich Insurance Company Ltd & Ors is a major Commercial Court trial in the Supreme Court of Victoria (Proceeding: S ECI 2022 00302). The dispute centers on insurance coverage for massive damages and delays caused by a sinkhole during the $1.8 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link rail project in Perth. [1, 2, 3]The trial, presided over by Justice Stynes, began on June 1, 2026, and is slated to run through early July 2026. [1]Key aspects of the ongoing case include:

• The Core Dispute: Construction companies Webuild and NRW are seeking insurance coverage to recoup the financial losses and damages stemming from a severe sinkhole incident that occurred during tunneling and excavation on the Perth metro project. [1]

• Fraud Allegations: The defending insurers have mounted a robust defense, accusing Webuild and NRW of filing fraudulent insurance claims. Insurers have pointed to emails and communications from project staff and contractors to argue that the builders knew about the risks and alleged discrepancies. [1, 2]

• Public Access: The trial is taking place at Old High Court 1 in the Supreme Court of Victoria. Public streaming of the proceedings is periodically made available on the Supreme Court of Victoria site, with exact daily hearing details updated in the Daily Hearing List. [, 2]

GrainCorp Group Proceeding (Class Action)

Green v GrainCorp Oilseeds Pty Ltd (ACN 006 772 578) S ECI 2021 04524

A group proceeding brought on behalf of persons who owned or occupied land within one kilometre of the GrainCorp factory 46-50 McDonald Street Numurkah, Victoria at any time after January 2017, and allege they have suffered harm as a consequence of odours and/or noise emitted from the factory.

The plaintiff alleges that the emissions have caused a nuisance to him and group members, and that the defendant has breached a duty owed to them under s 25 of the Environmental Protection Act 1970 (Vic) to minimise the risks of harm to human health or the environment from pollution.

The plaintiff and group members claim damages for loss of amenity for disturbance to their sleep, comfort, health and wellbeing, and diminution in the value of their land as a result of the emissions, and seek an injunction to restrain the defendant from continuing the nuisance.

Potential criminal trial wrap up prior 02/07/2026
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/goldie-house-fire-murder-trial-victorian-supreme-court/106711662