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New bail laws come into effect in Victoria
New bail laws in Victoria came into effect Monday after a long fight by advocate...
Dechlan Brennan 25 Mar 2024
Outrage after Victoria ditches plans to give children presumption of bail
The Victorian government's decision to ditch plans to give children the presumpt...
Dechlan Brennan 20 Mar 2024
Human rights groups criticise new Victorian bail laws
Human rights groups say the new bail laws passed in Victoria on Tuesday don't me...
Dechlan Brennan 17 Oct 2023
Victorian government backflips on youth bail reforms
The Victorian government has reneged on a promise to make it easier for young pe...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Oct 2023
Bail reforms set to keep more Victorians out of jail
Low-level offenders will find it easier to get bail and fewer Victorians will la...
Cassandra Morgan 15 Aug 2023
Attorney-general to be grilled at truth-telling inquiry

Victoria's attorney-general is expected to be grilled at the state's first formal truth-telling inquiry. Jaclyn Symes is set to give evidence on Friday at the Yoorrook Justice Commission, which is exa...

Age of criminal responsibility set to be raised in Victoria

Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has confirmed the state is set to raise its age of criminal responsibility by two years, with the possibility of a second raise within the next four years.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 26, 2023
Traditional Owners to lead bushfire recovery under new Victorian Government disaster relief deal

The Victorian Government will invest $2.4 million to build a disaster relief centre to support the East Gipplsand Aboriginal community. Victorian Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes last week met...

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NIT Sep 14, 2022
What's next following Victoria's historic Treaty vote for First Nations people

Treaty negotiations could begin as early as 2023 as the Victorian Government and First Nations leaders hail a historic move they hope will champion First Nations culture and right the wrongs caused by...

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NIT Aug 17, 2022
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