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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Civil Law
New 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 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 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 moreNew Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre for Melbourne
Melbourne is set to have a new hub for commercial arbitration and mediation, enhancing Victoria’s already strong reputation in commercial
Read moreClearer and simpler fence laws on the way
The Victorian Coalition Government is today bringing legislation into Parliament to make the law on fences clearer, simpler and fairer.
Read moreLandmark Native Title Settlement for Central Victoria
A settlement agreement between the Victorian Coalition Government and representatives of the Dja Dja Wurrung people for approximately 266,500 hectares
Read moreGovernment welcomes VLRC report on birth registration
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission report on birth registration, which was tabled in Parliament
Read moreNew inquiries for Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced two new references to the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC). The VLRC has been asked
Read moreGovernment welcomes VLRC report on succession laws
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s report on succession laws, which was tabled in Parliament
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Tradition and Reform in the Law
(Victoria Law Foundation/Melbourne University Law School Law Oration 2013, 3rd October 2013) The Oration discusses the importance of both tradition
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The Rule of Law
(Address to Melbourne Catholic Lawyers Association, 16th August 2013) I am honoured to have been asked to speak to you
Read moreVCEC inquiry into Wrongs Act and access to compensation
The Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission (VCEC) will conduct an inquiry into aspects of the Wrongs Act 1958 (the Act),
Read moreVCAT fee structure modified following community feedback
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that the Government has modified key elements of the proposed new VCAT fee structure after
Read moreHistoric settlement of Dja Dja Wurrung native title claim
The Victorian Government and the Dja Dja Wurrung people have reached a landmark native title settlement that formally recognises the
Read moreGovernment to strengthen oversight of privacy and data protection
Attorney General Robert Clark today announced reforms to strengthen data security and the privacy and protection of personal information within
Read moreNew appointment to Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that Ms Colleen Pearce has been appointed as a board member of the Victorian Equal
Read moreNew appointments to Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced three new appointments to the Board of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
Read moreCourt reforms to curb duelling experts, streamline costs and procedures
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to give courts greater scope to curb the excessive use
Read moreGovernment welcomes VLRC Guardianship Report
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s report on guardianship, which was tabled in Parliament today.
Read moreCharter reforms to uphold rights and resolve uncertainties
The Victorian Coalition Government today released its response to the report of the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee (SARC)
Read moreVictorian Law Reform Commission Review of Succession Laws
Attorney-General Robert Clark has today announced a review of Victoria’s succession laws, to be undertaken by the Victorian Law Reform
Read moreVictorian Coalition Government to act on affidavit problems
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation to address problems in criminal trials due
Read moreLegal Aid receives $1.45M for Equal Opportunity advice and assistance
Attorney-General Robert Clark yesterday launched VLA’s Equal Opportunity Legal Service to provide specialist legal advice and assistance for Victorians making
Read moreThe Quest for Rights
(Edited version of speech introducing the 2011 VEOHRC Human Rights Oration at ZINC, Federation Square, Melbourne) I am sure you
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