GPS 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
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New Supreme Court and Magistrates’ Court appointments
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Rodney Randall as an Associate Judge of the Supreme Court and Andrew
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 moreEqual opportunity amendments to restore the balance
The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation into Parliament to restore balance and common sense to Victoria’s equal opportunity laws.
Read moreWomen lawn bowlers to be free to bowl again
The Baillieu Government will legislate to make clear that women-only lawn bowls competitions will be permitted again in Victoria. The
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 more$9 million support for community legal centres
The Victorian Government has provided funds in today’s State Budget to ensure people in rural and regional Victoria and people
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 moreInquiry into Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
The Victorian Attorney-General, Robert Clark, today announced the establishment of a Parliamentary inquiry into the operation of the Charter
Read moreNew Solicitor-General for Victoria
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of eminent barrister Stephen McLeish SC as the new Solicitor-General for Victoria. “I
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 moreLabor puts politics before Victorian families
Victorian Labor has declared that they will put Labor’s political interests ahead of Victorian families, Minister for Finance Robert Clark
Read moreBill restores independence of Law Foundation
The Victorian Government today introduced legislation to deliver its election commitment to restore the independence of the Victoria Law Foundation.
Read moreCoalition Government simplifies civil litigation rules
The Victorian Government will amend civil procedure rules to ensure parties to a dispute are not disadvantaged by unnecessary delays
Read moreNew appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of lawyer Ian Watkins to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said
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 moreJack and Ruby top 2010 baby names
The most popular boys’ and girls’ names for 2010 suggest modern Victorian parents still favour traditional names. Attorney-General Robert Clark
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
Read moreViolent thugs to face at least four years’ jail for gross violence
Thugs who inflict gross violence on their victims will face at least four years in jail under a Victorian Liberal
Read moreCoalition to strengthen judicial independence
Key features • Court administration independent of government control • Independent Judicial Appointments Advisory Panel • Abolition of Labor’s “acting
Read moreCoalition to slash court delays
Key features: • transfer excess Department of Justice policy advisers and other public servants to work in the Director of
Read moreCoalition’s new laws to protect children from violence
A Victorian Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will act to protect vulnerable children with new laws requiring adults who have custody
Read moreCoalition to set minimum sentence standards for serious crime
A Victorian Coalition Government will reform sentencing laws to set standard minimum sentences for serious crimes, Coalition Leader Ted Baillieu
Read moreCoalition to give teeth to community based sentences
A Liberal Nationals Coalition Government will initiate the most significant reform of community-based sentences that Victoria has seen in 20
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