Clearer and simpler guardianship and administration laws
New laws introduced into Parliament today will clarify and simplify the rules relating to guardianship and administration. “The new legislation
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New laws to seize criminals’ unexplained wealth
New legislation will require those suspected of serious crime to prove the lawful origins of property Unexplained wealth laws a
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Coward punch killers to face 10 years jail
Minimum non-parole period of 10 years for fatal coward punches Minimum non-parole period of 10 years for gang attacks resulting
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Departure of first Victorians for WWI
This Sunday, a special commemorative event is being held at Flinders Street Station honouring the departure of the first Victorians
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Baseline sentencing laws passed
Much tougher baseline sentences for serious crimes Reforms add to range of significant law and order reforms already introduced Napthine
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Speech at the launch of Court Services Victoria
Today is an historic day. For the first time, Victoria now has an independent body, directed by the heads of
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Landmark reform commences for Victoria’s courts
A new era of independence for Victoria’s courts has begun today with the commencement of Court Services Victoria (CSV). CSV
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Reforms to powers of attorney laws
The Napthine Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to reform and consolidate the law on powers of attorney. Attorney-General Robert
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Tougher sentences for attacks on police and emergency workers
Offenders who attack police officers or emergency workers while they are carrying out their duties will face tough new sentences
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New laws to hit drug traffickers and crime gangs
Offenders convicted of serious drug offences such as large scale drug trafficking or cultivation will forfeit almost everything they own
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Defensive homicide abolition to stop killers getting away with murder
The Coalition Government will this week introduce legislation into Parliament to prevent offenders escaping liability for murder through unjustified claims
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Drug and alcohol screening to be enforced on construction sites
New requirements for tighter screening of drug and alcohol use at construction workplaces across Victoria will commence from 1 July,
Read moreNew framework for privacy and data protection and information sharing
The Coalition Government today introduced legislation into Parliament to strengthen the protection of individuals’ private information held by the Victorian
Read moreFamily Drug Treatment Court to help get lives back on track
The Victorian Coalition Government is establishing Australia’s first Family Drug Treatment Court, to improve the safety and wellbeing of young
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Fines reform to improve fairness and crack down on evaders
The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to overhaul fine collection in Victoria to create a simpler, fairer system and
Read moreLegislation will improve building regulation and better protect consumers
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to implement reforms that will deliver far reaching improvement to
Read moreCoalition Government to better protect building consumers
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced that it will introduce a Domestic Building Consumer Protection Fund to better protect Victorian
Read moreNew law to set longer sentences for serious crimes
Offenders who commit a range of serious crimes will spend more time in jail under far-reaching sentencing reforms being introduced
Read moreNew laws to further protect children from sexual abuse
The Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament to create two additional criminal offences that will further protect
Read moreLaunch of new Melbourne Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre
Melbourne’s reputation as a centre of excellence for commercial dispute resolution will be enhanced with the launch of the new
Read moreCoalition Government acts to limit vexatious litigation
The Victorian Coalition Government is delivering on its commitment to limit unjustified and costly claims brought by vexatious litigants. Attorney-General
Read moreLegislation strengthens courts’ independence
New legislation to provide Victoria’s courts and tribunals with independent administration and support services has become law today. The Governor
Read moreNew law to simplify document disclosure in civil litigation
The Victorian Coalition Government yesterday brought legislation into Parliament to give courts greater powers to simplify and reduce the costs
Read moreCoalition to allow expunging of convictions for historical homosexual offences
People convicted of homosexual sex in Victoria are set to be able to have their convictions expunged, with Premier Denis
Read moreNew law to crack down on bail abusers starts today
New legislation that comes into operation today will target those who commit further crimes whilst on bail or breach their
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