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Victoria’s bail laws to be loosened after being labelled ‘complete, unmitigated disaster’

Coroner Simon McGregor says introduction of 2018 bail law changes doubled rate of Indigenous female imprisonment within a year

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023

Victoria set to ease bail laws for minor offenders

Minor offenders seeking bail in Victoria will no longer have to prove they don't pose a risk to the community

The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023

Victorian bail law reforms to curtail reverse-onus test

The Victorian government has revealed details on proposed bail law reforms following damning findings into the death of an Indigenous woman in custody.

AAP · Mar 4, 2023

Victoria to overhaul strict bail laws

Changes to Victoria's strict bail laws could come into effect this year as pressure mounts following a coronial inquest into the death of an Indigenous woman.

AAP · Jan 25, 2023

‘No one wants to talk to us’: victims of child sexual abuse from Victoria state schools fight for justice

‘We believe you, we support you,’ Daniel Andrews said after George Pell’s death, but those abused in the state’s government schools are still waiting for an apology

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023

Victoria to end public drunkenness laws with no new arrest powers for police

Indigenous representatives celebrate decision not to replace law with police move-on powers

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2023

Flood funding announced as crisis continues in regional Victoria

The state and federal governments have announced a combined $1 billion to help Victorians get back on their feet after the floods.

ABC News · Nov 1, 2022

Thunderstorms hit Victoria, as towns in the state's north brace for further flooding

Authorities warn Victoria is still in the grips of a major emergency as water levels along the Murray River continue rising and thunderstorms caused flash flooding overnight.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Victorians brace for renewed flooding

Victoria is set to be pummelled with more rain this week after thousands of residents were already forced to flee their homes due to unprecedented floods.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

Cost of fixing regional roads destroyed by Victorian floods will be 'huge'

Hundreds of kilometres of roads have been destroyed by floods, with sections of bitumen completely lifted off highways and taken downstream in some parts of the state.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022