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‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court

Published November 1, 2026 11:05 pm • Updated November 1, 2026 11:35 pm •
‘I want to slap you around a bit, too’: Victorian magistrate reprimanded over language in court
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Judicial commission finds against Vicky Prapas over a series of comments, including one made when school children were presentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA magistrate who told a court user “I want to slap you around a bit, too” has come under fire for her offensive and inappropriate language.The remark was one of several made by Victorian magistrate Vicky Prapas…

Judicial commission finds against Vicky Prapas over a series of comments, including one made when school children were presentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA magistrate who told a court user “I want to slap you around a bit, too” has come under fire for her offensive and inappropriate language.The remark was one of several made by Victorian magistrate Vicky Prapas…

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