Victorian Law Reform Commission to review law on mental impairment and culpability
The Victorian Law Reform Commission has been asked to examine and report on the desirability of changes to the law
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Government to resolve legal issues in alcohol interlock and community sentencing laws
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the Victorian Coalition Government will tomorrow introduce legislation to resolve legal points that have arisen
Read moreVictorians urged to take a stand against bullying
One year on from the introduction of Brodie’s Law, Attorney-General Robert Clark has today launched a campaign urging Victorians to
Read moreNew County Court Judge appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of David Brookes SC to the County Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said
Read moreInput 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
Read moreNed Kelly’s remains finally to be laid to rest
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that a new exhumation licence has been issued to enable the remains of Ned Kelly
Read moreNew Chairperson and members for the Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced three new appointments to the Victorian Law Reform Commission, including former Supreme Court judge Philip
Read moreNew Courts and Tribunal Service a key step in strengthening judicial independence
Victoria now has a new, more independent, Courts and Tribunal Service (CTS) to provide administrative support for Victoria’s courts and
Read moreReforms 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 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 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 Coalition Government introduces journalist shield law
Attorney-General Robert Clark has today introduced legislation into Parliament to protect journalists from being forced to disclose the identity of
Read moreMajor upgrade for historic Bendigo Court precinct
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced an $8.4 million upgrade for the historic Bendigo court precinct. The upgrade will provide a
Read moreWangaratta Court to be refurbished
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced $2.7 million in funding to refurbish the Wangaratta Court building. Mr Clark said the planned
Read moreNew Supreme Court judge and VCAT President appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Greg Garde QC as a judge of the Supreme Court and President
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 moreNew Members for Victorian Law Reform Commission
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Saul Holt and Bruce Gardner as members to the Victorian Law Reform
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 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 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 moreNew appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Hugh Radford to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Mr
Read moreNew appointment to the Supreme Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Kate McMillan SC as a judge of the Supreme Court, following Justice
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