AI hallucination cases in Australia
Wang v Moutidis
[2025] VCC 1156
| Detail | What the trackers record |
|---|---|
| Court | County Court of Victoria |
| Jurisdiction | Victoria |
| Date | 18 August 2025 |
| Who used AI | Self-represented |
| Tool named by the trackers | Gen AI |
| Sanction for the AI use | No professional sanction |
| Outcome | Arguments disregarded |
| Citation | [2025] VCC 1156 |
Summary from the trackers
OBITER
The litigant in person’s (Defendant’s) use of GenAI in written submissions resulted in hallucinations, including a non‑existent VCAT decision and a legally incorrect proposition ([15]). The submission cited a purported decision fabricated by GenAI.
Court AI rules
Sources
- OBITER AI Hallucination Cases: Australia
- AustLII
- AI Hallucination Cases Database, Damien Charlotin (CC BY 4.0)
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