'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown Specific offences to cover family violence-linked suicides and deaths and an end to courtroom victim-shaming form part of a sweeping pre-election pledge. AAP · Sep 19
'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr. AAP · Aug 11
Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts The Guardian - AU · Aug 11
Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
Secrecy in Victoria’s courts is rife. Here are 6 reforms that would make the system better In late June, Victoria’s Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny committed to reviewing the operation of the state’s Open Courts Act. This follows a period of immense public scrutiny of the state of open justice in Victoria following two high-profile events. The Conversation · Jul 6
State eyes ways to tame court suppression 'emergency' A state is seeking advice on suppression order laws after a cross-outlet media complaint over a "tactic" being used to shield defendants. AAP · Mar 5
'Misleading': top judge rejects court secrecy claims A study claiming open justice laws have failed to keep suppression orders in check has used incomplete data, a law academic says. AAP · Mar 2
Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions. AAP · Jan 15
Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail. AAP · Jan 14
'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis New football boss Lenny Hayes is the first St Kilda official to comment after the Tom Silvagni court case, with Stephen and Jack at the club. AAP · Jan 12
Tom Silvagni Sentenced To 6 Years & 2 Months In Jail For 2 Counts Of Rape: ‘No Remorse’ “You have demonstrated no remorse and no insight into any aspect of your wrongdoing. Not the rapes, not altering the Uber receipt or your later conduct. Successful rehabilitation requires both," the judge said as he handed down his sentence. Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025
'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape. AAP · Dec 16, 2025
Court identity loophole 'masking wealthy criminals' Legal experts are scrutinising one state's suppression order laws after the son of an AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed. AAP · Dec 12, 2025
Rape Victim Confronts 23 Y.O. Tom Silvagni In Court With Powerful Statement: ‘You’re Evil’ “Tom Silvagni, you raped me not once but twice. You know this, I know this and now so does everyone else. You can continue denying [it] for the rest of your life. But deep down you were very much aware of what you did.” Pedestrian.tv · Dec 12, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025 Former ANZ boss sues bank over cancelled bonuses – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 11, 2025 Tom Silvagni, 23, Named As High Profile Rapist After Gag Order Lifted Tom Silvani was found guilty last week of raping a woman at his home and trying to cover it up.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.