Input sought on diversion options for young offenders
The Victorian Coalition Government is examining ways to reduce the impact of crime on the community by diverting young offenders
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Reforms to tackle criminal court delays and reduce appeals
Attorney-General Robert Clark today introduced legislation into Parliament to further reduce court delays, including simplifying sentencing laws and reducing sentencing
Read moreCoalition Government gives stronger voice to crime victims
Victims of crime will have a stronger voice in the criminal justice system following reforms announced by Attorney-General Robert Clark
Read moreVictorian Government to tighten tests for working with children checks
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to crack down on applicants being authorised to work with
Read moreGovernment welcomes Sentencing Advisory Council’s report on baseline sentencing
The Victorian Coalition Government today welcomed the Sentencing Advisory Council’s report on the introduction of baseline sentencing for serious crimes.
Read moreCoalition Government delivers on justice
The Victorian Coalition Government has allocated funds in this year’s Budget for a range of initiatives to support and strengthen
Read moreTougher sentences on the way for attacks on police and emergency workers
The Victorian Coalition Government will legislate for longer sentences for people who attack police officers or emergency workers while they
Read moreInquiry into handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced the establishment of a Parliamentary inquiry into matters relating to the handling of alleged
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 moreJulia Gillard’s toothless building industry law undermines the rule of law
Last week the Gillard Labor Government snuck through amendments to its legislation to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission
Read moreVictorian Coalition Government acts swiftly on drinking while driving
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to amend the Road Safety Act to
Read moreVic Govt welcomes Sentencing Advisory Council report on gross violence offences
The Victorian Coalition Government today welcomed the Sentencing Advisory Council’s (SAC) report on the introduction of statutory minimum sentences for
Read moreCoalition Government to introduce double jeopardy reforms
The Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation into the Victorian Parliament to reform the law of double jeopardy. The
Read moreDirector of Public Prosecutions appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of John Champion SC as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). “Mr Champion is
Read moreActing Director of Public Prosecutions appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of John Champion SC as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr Clark congratulated
Read moreSentencing claims are wrong
Greg Barns (Opinion 7/6) is plain wrong in many of his claims about the government’s proposed statutory minimum sentences for
Read moreVictoria needs to catch up on double jeopardy reform
(Letter submitted to The Age newpaper, which The Age did not publish.) Julian Burnside (Opinion, 6 June) is incorrect in
Read moreGPS offender monitoring trial under way
A statewide trial of GPS tracking devices is underway to determine the best way to monitor offenders living in the
Read moreStatement from the Attorney-General
On Friday Mr Jeremy Rapke QC tendered his resignation as Director of Public Prosecutions. I attach a copy of his
Read more$22 million to help courts get offenders back on track
The Victorian Government will provide more than $22 million over the next four years to help the Magistrates’ Court reduce
Read moreSuspended sentence abolition to start from 1 May
Suspended sentences for serious crimes will be abolished from 1 May, Attorney-General, Robert Clark, announced today. Mr Clark said
Read moreNew funding for Koori community safety initiatives
Victorian Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the Baillieu government would provide funding totalling $580,000 to support crime prevention initiatives
Read moreGovernment acts against serious bullying
The Baillieu Government will today introduce legislation into State Parliament to make clear that serious bullying is a crime
Read moreInquiry into public prosecution offices
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the government has appointed retired Supreme Court judge, Hon Frank Vincent QC, to inquire into
Read moreTowards a just and fair Victoria
(Edited version of speech opening Human Rights Week panel discussion at Telstra Theatre, Exhibition Street, Melbourne) I’m pleased to say
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