Victoria to give senior barristers option to become QCs
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that Victorian Senior Counsel will in future have the option to be appointed as Queen’s
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Victoria’s courts achieve record clearance rate
Victoria’s courts are clearing cases at a record pace, despite having the largest number of new cases lodged in 10
Read moreParkside Preschool to receive $5000 grant
Parkside Preschool will receive a grant of $5000 as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s recent minor capital grants for
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 moreBuilder named for Bendigo court precinct development
A builder has been appointed to undertake the redevelopment of the former Bull Street police station in the historic Bendigo
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
Read moreThe Coalition Government’s successes in reforming the criminal justice system
The following is the full text of the responses provided to questions from The Age for the feature article published
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 moreElection promises to be costed by independent Parliamentary Budget Officer
The Victorian Coalition Government is today bringing legislation to Parliament to establish an independent Parliamentary Budget Officer to undertake costings
Read moreFurther reforms to simplify jury directions
Victoria’s jury direction laws will be further simplified under legislation being brought into Parliament today. Attorney-General Robert Clark said the
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 moreCoalition Government to act on unlawful pickets and blockades
New move-on laws being brought into Parliament by the Victorian Coalition Government today will give Victoria Police the power to
Read moreGovernment acts against child grooming
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to create a new criminal offence that will better protect
Read moreGovernment to legislate for new sexting offence
The Victorian Coalition Government will legislate for a new summary offence for non-consensual sexting, while also ensuring that young persons
Read moreNSW and Victoria sign up to uniform legal profession regulation
The Victorian and New South Wales governments have agreed on a uniform scheme for regulation of the legal profession in
Read moreNew law to strengthen open justice begins tomorrow
New legislation that comes into operation tomorrow will strengthen and promote open justice in Victoria’s courts. Attorney-General Robert Clark said
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New CCTV cameras to improve safety in Box Hill
Safety and security will be boosted in Box Hill with Victorian Coalition Government funding of $250,000 for CCTV cameras. Member
Read moreNew appointments to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Timothy Walsh to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Mr
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 moreBox Hill sporting clubs to benefit from uniform grant
Seven Box Hill sporting clubs will have brand new uniforms as part of the Victorian Government’s Sporting Uniform Grants Program.
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 appointments to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointments of Barry Schultz and Mark Stratmann to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr
Read moreNew appointment to the County Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Robert Dyer as a judge of the County Court. Mr Clark said
Read moreNew law to strengthen courts’ independence
The Victorian Coalition Government has today introduced legislation into Parliament to establish a new independent body to provide administrative services
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
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