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Government welcomes Sentencing Advisory Council’s report on baseline sentencing
3 May 2012 by Robert Clark ·
The Victorian Coalition Government today welcomed the Sentencing Advisory Council’s report on the introduction of baseline sentencing for serious crimes. In April last year, the Government requested the SAC’s advice on various aspects of the implementation of the Coalition’s election commitment to introduce baseline sentences, under which Parliament will specify the median non-parole period that [...]
Coalition Government delivers on justice
1 May 2012 by Robert Clark ·
The Victorian Coalition Government has allocated funds in this year’s Budget for a range of initiatives to support and strengthen Victoria’s justice system and protect the most vulnerable Victorians. Attorney-General Robert Clark said Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) would receive $107 million over the next four years to help Victorians obtain legal advice and assistance. “Despite [...]
Tougher sentences on the way for attacks on police and emergency workers
26 April 2012 by Robert Clark ·
The Victorian Coalition Government will legislate for longer sentences for people who attack police officers or emergency workers while they are carrying out their duties, Attorney-General Robert Clark said today. The increased sentences will apply to offenders who attack workers including police, ambulance officers, fire-fighters, protective services officers, SES workers or lifesavers, as well as [...]
Community input sought on domestic building reform options
24 April 2012 by Robert Clark ·
The Victorian Coalition Government today released a far-reaching consultation paper seeking public input on options to reform the domestic building consumer protection system. Minister for Finance Robert Clark, in conjunction with the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Consumer Affairs, announced that the Government is seeking feedback from consumers, builders and other interested parties [...]
New Members for Victorian Law Reform Commission
18 April 2012 by Robert Clark ·
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Saul Holt and Bruce Gardner as members to the Victorian Law Reform Commission. Mr Clark congratulated Mr Holt and Mr Gardner on their appointments, which will add further valuable expertise to the Commission’s capacity to provide expert advice on law reform in Victoria, particularly on matters involving [...]