Victoria's bail law crackdown

‘Toughest Ever’: Victoria’s New Bail Laws to Bring Harsher Consequences for Offenders

The Victorian government has introduced sweeping new bail laws designed to reduce reoffending and improve community safety. The “toughest bail laws ever” are set to overhaul the state’s bail decision-making process. Under the new legislation, the “last resort” principle for youth offenders will be removed. Previously, young people could only be detained in custody if no other options were viable. The new laws now make detention more likely for t…

Victoria backflips on 2023 bail changes with 'toughest' laws in country

The Victorian premier has conceded "community expectations aren't being met" after pledging to introduce th...

Victorian premier to introduce ‘toughest bail laws in Australia' to crack down on crime

The new laws will be rushed through parliament as a state government grapples with community anger over rising crime rates.

Victoria launches dramatic legal reforms to fight rising crime

Premier Jacinta Allan promises to "jolt the system" by banning machetes and enacting tougher bail laws for both young and adult offenders in the face of growing crime rates.

‘It is embarrassing’: Some Victorians unhappy with growing VicPD budget

Their budget is increasing by 10.41% this year. The post ‘It is embarrassing’: Some Victorians unhappy with growing VicPD budget appeared first on Victoria Buzz.

Bail shake-up to put community safety ‘above all’ as Allan buckles to crime crisis

The “toughest bail laws in the country” are set to be rushed through parliament with courts ordered to put community safety at the forefront of all decisions.