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What Ben Carroll’s cabinet cuts say about his ‘new direction’ for Victoria

A week after his elevation to premier and four months out from an election, the priorities of the Carroll government are becoming clearer

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Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade 'solution'

Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade 'solution'

A state government minister has conceded tobacco tax is fuelling rampant illegal trade as his federal Labor counterpart denies a cut would be a silver bullet.

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.

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Youth prison reopening 'politicised response' to crime

A youth justice centre will reopen two years after what was supposed to be a permanent closure with some arguing the move offers no solution to crime.

Chalmers says cheaper cigarettes will not solve illegal tobacco boom, dismissing NSW premier

Minns to propose cut at next health ministers’ meeting, joining Victorian government in blaming high excise for organised crime spike

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‘It’s a moral issue’: Jacinta Allan faces backlash from own MPs as pokies reforms stall

Exclusive: Victorian premier confronted at Labor caucus meeting after budget forecasts $5.9bn in taxes from poker machines over next four years

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Mould leaves new prison cells empty during crime crisis

New units at a prison and remand centre are uninhabitable after black mould infestations the government blames on shoddy workmanship.

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‘Death tax by stealth’: Victorian government hikes probate fees by up to 650%

‘Death tax by stealth’: Victorian government hikes probate fees by up to 650%

Fees to process wills to change from fixed rate to tiered system in move opposition says can’t be justified

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Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

Revamped compensation scheme for victims of crime

A Victorian tribunal for victims of crime will be replaced by an online system with increased payments and broader definitions for family members.

Victoria gets closer to raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 and banning spit hoods for children

Victoria gets closer to raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 and banning spit hoods for children

Greens secure amendment to youth justice bill days after Allan government criticised for scrapping commitment to raise age to 14

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Victorian government to close Port Phillip prison as states increasingly ditch private facilities

Victorian government to close Port Phillip prison as states increasingly ditch private facilities

Closure means Fulham and Ravenhall prisons will be the state’s only privately run jails

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Victoria's Centre of Excellence VET program helps prisoners gain skills to prepare for employment

Victoria's Centre of Excellence VET program helps prisoners gain skills to prepare for employment

One participant started using drugs at 16, was trafficking by 21 and has been in and out of jail for much of her adult life. Now, she's using construction skills she learnt while incarcerated to build herself a better future.

Public health bodies to take over care in Victorian women's prisons

Public health bodies to take over care in Victorian women's prisons

The state government will end outsourcing of health care for female prisoners to a for-profit company, admitting the current arrangement "hasn't always" fulfilled duty of care.

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Two fresh faces to join Vic Labor cabinet

A Victorian government minister has been dumped to make room for two cabinet newcomers after seven Labor MPs shifted their factional allegiance.

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