The Rule of Law
(Address to Melbourne Catholic Lawyers Association, 16th August 2013) I am honoured to have been asked to speak to you
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Attorney-General
New appointments to the Supreme Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of Melanie Sloss SC and Michael Croucher SC to the Supreme Court of
Read moreLess adversarial child protection proceedings for vulnerable children
Legislation introduced into Parliament today will reform child protection proceedings in the Children’s Court to better focus on the best
Read moreNew law to strengthen open justice
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to strengthen and promote open justice in Victoria’s courts, Attorney-General
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A Principled Approach to Sentencing Reform
(Speech to forum organised by International Commission of Jurists (Victoria), 18 June 2013) Introduction I thank the International Commission of
Read moreGovernment taking strong action on family violence
(The following is the full text of a letter to the editor published in The Age in edited form on
Read moreNew Magistrates’ Court appointments
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of Peter Mithen and Cynthia Toose to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr
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 moreNew appointment to the County Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Gavan Meredith to the County Court of Victoria. “Mr Meredith is a
Read moreNew appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Dominic Lennon to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Lennon brings over
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 moreNew County Court judge appointed
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Paul Cosgrave SC to the County Court of Victoria. Mr Cosgrave brings
Read moreCoalition Government strengthens the justice system
The Victorian Coalition Government’s 2013-14 Victorian State Budget provides approximately $150 million in new funding to strengthen and support Victoria’s
Read moreNew appointment to the Supreme Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of His Honour Judge Timothy Ginnane of the County Court to the Supreme
Read moreMore help for victims of crime
Victoria’s Victims of Crime Helpline will be available to help victims every day of the week under an expansion of
Read moreWingman launched on the Footy Show to encourage Victorians to stay out of trouble
The successful Wingman campaign will step up its partnership with the AFL Coaches Association for 2013 to inspire grassroots football
Read moreNew laws target criminal gangs’ fortifications
Legislation allowing police to remove fortifications from property used by criminal gangs and outlaw motorcycle groups was introduced to the
Read moreNew law to restore donations power to courts
The Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation into Parliament that will allow charities to continue to receive proceeds from
Read moreNew law to abolish all remaining suspended sentences
Attorney-General Robert Clark will today introduce legislation into Parliament to abolish all remaining suspended sentences in Victoria. “This legislation completes
Read moreNew appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Ross Maxted to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Maxted brings over
Read moreNew laws to crack down on bail abusers
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced legislation to crack down on those who commit further crimes while on bail or breach
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 moreNew Magistrates’ Court appointments
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of David Faram to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and Magistrate Barry Braun
Read moreNew appointment to the County Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Christopher Ryan SC to the County Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said
Read moreNew President of the Children’s Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Peter Couzens as a judge of the County Court and the new
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