More problems for Premier’s “tough” night court claim
More problems have emerged for Premier Andrews’ dodgy claim that his “night court” will toughen up on bail decisions. Not only
Read moreMore problems have emerged for Premier Andrews’ dodgy claim that his “night court” will toughen up on bail decisions. Not only
Read morePremier Daniel Andrews on Monday promised Victorians swift action to establish a “night court” that would toughen up on bail
Read moreSetting up a “night court”, as the government has announced, isn’t likely to achieve tougher bail decisions unless there are
Read moreThis is a disgrace. Victoria’s Labor State government has effectively handed a multi-million dollar gift to the CFMEU. Last Friday,
Read moreToday’s Sunday Age carries a report on the pioneering work of the new Family Drug Treatment Court, under the leadership
Read moreVictoria’s new Attorney-General, Martin Pakula, has no excuses if he does not introduce a range of significant legislation when Parliament
Read moreThe Victorian Coalition Government came to office in 2010 determined to repair the damage caused by 11 years of the
Read moreA re-elected Napthine Coalition Government will strengthen the ability of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to appeal against inadequate sentences.
Read moreCivil appeals to Victoria’s Court of Appeal will be able to be finalised more quickly and efficiently under new laws that have commenced today.
Read moreNew laws to limit unjustified and costly claims brought by vexatious litigants have come into force today.
Read moreThe Attorney-General Robert Clark today joined Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen to mark the completion of building works at the redeveloped Bendigo court precinct.
Read moreA re-elected Napthine Government will legislate to allow details of serious youth crime to be made public where an offender commits a further serious crime as an adult.
Read moreThe Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) is to undertake a detailed inquiry into the role of victims of crime in
Read moreA re-elected Napthine Government will establish a statewide youth diversion program through the Children’s Court of Victoria that will help young people turn away from crime and get their life back on track.
Read moreThe Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) has today failed in its attempt to overturn a Supreme Court finding
Read moreAttorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Timothy Bourke to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said Mr
Read moreLegislation to further protect and empower family violence victims and hold perpetrators to account was passed by the Parliament last night.
Read moreLegislation to modernise the management of funds held by the Supreme Court on behalf of people with a disability and those under eighteen has been brought into Parliament today.
Read moreAttorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Michael McDonald QC to the Supreme Court of Victoria. Mr Clark said
Read moreAttorney-General Robert Clark has today joined President of the Children’s Court, Judge Peter Couzens, to open the Dandenong Children’s Koori Court.
Read moreAttorney-General Robert Clark has today opened the newly redeveloped Law Courts in Wangaratta. Mr Clark said the Victorian Coalition Government
Read moreAttorney-General, Robert Clark, has welcomed a Victorian Law Reform Commission report on the jury empanelment process, which was tabled in
Read moreThe Victorian Government has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997
Read moreNew laws will further protect and empower victims of family violence and hold perpetrators to account Ban on reporting cases
Read moreAttorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of the Honourable Justice Anne Ferguson to the Court of Appeal and Joanne
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