Low-level offenders will no longer need to prove they don't pose a community risk when seeking bail under reforms proposed by the Victorian government.
Victoria's contentious reverse-onus test for bail will no longer apply to low-level offenders and the "unacceptable risk" provision refined so the risk of minor reoffending cannot be used to refuse bail.
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes conceded bail is not working as it should but said the Andrews government had no plans to weaken laws for those who pose a serious risk to people's safety.
