D-Day for Erin Patterson as huge crowds gather outside the Supreme Court for sentencing: Live updates

Erin Patterson faces the prospect of life behind bars when she is sentenced by Justice Christopher Beale on Monday morning.

Erin Patterson faces the prospect of life behind bars when she is sentenced by Justice Christopher Beale on Monday morning.

The triple murderer, 50, will face the Victorian Supreme Court at 9.30am on Monday, with viewers able to tune in for the first time in the courts history.

Patterson, 50, was found guilty of the murders of Don and Gail Patterson, and Gails sister, Heather Wilkinson.

They died after consuming death cap mushrooms served in beef Wellingtons during lunch at her Leongatha home on July 29, 2023.

Only Pastor Ian Wilkinson survived the lunch, with Patterson also convicted of his attempted murder.

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22:48

Crowd gather as Erin Patterson prepares to learn her fate

Huge crowds have gathered outside the Victorian Supreme Court, where triple murderer Erin Patterson will be sentenced at 9.30am.

By 8am, 60 people had already gathered on William Street in Melbourne to secure one of the few seats available in the Supreme Court to watch the sentencing in person.

Television helicopters have also been spotted flying above the court.

The sentencing will be livestreamed for the first time in the court's history.

Under normal circumstances, it is illegal in Australia for media outlets and the public to take photos, record video or audio of court proceedings.

Justice Christopher Beale will be the only person visible during the broadcast.

He has indicated his sentencing remarks will take about 30 minutes.

The unprecedented access to the Supreme Court's proceedings comes after the trial garnered immense public interest.

TOPSHOT - Convicted murderer Erin Patterson is escorted out of the Supreme Court of Victoria following the day's proceedings in a pre-sentencing hearing in Melbourne on August 25, 2025. The only guest to survive a toxic mushroom lunch with Australian murderer Erin Patterson said August 25 he feels

Erin Patterson arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Jason Edwards/NCA Pool via AP)

22:57

Sentence livestream decision slammed

The decision to broadcast Erin Patterson's sentencing hearing live across the country has sparked fierce debate among Australians.

The triple murderer, 50, will face the Victorian Supreme Court at 9.30am on Monday, with viewers able to tune in for the first time in the court's history.

The unprecedented access to the Supreme Court's proceedings comes after the trial garnered immense public interest.

However, many have since argued broadcasting the sentencing hearing was a step too far.