8 d. ago Victoria introduces 'adult time for adult crimes” laws into parliament

Victoria is formally introducing tougher sentences for youth criminals in an 11th hour bid to combat the state's crime crisis.

Events

8 d. ago ‘Adult time’ sentencing laws incompatible with human rights, attorney

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

Society

8 d. ago ‘Adult time’ youth sentencing laws to pass with token scrutiny

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

Politics

2 w. ago Russell Street bomber attempting to launch class action against Victorian government

Craig Minogue, the self-proclaimed jailhouse lawyer, has teamed up with some of Victoria’s most dangerous criminals to accuse the state government of human rights abuses.

Politics

2 w. ago Gangland lawyer cleared of attempt to hinder police investigation

Tony Mokbel’s longtime solicitor, Sarah Tricarico, has had charges that she instructed others to delete encrypted messages dropped. 

Events

3 w. ago PSOs to be redeployed from train stations in retail crime crackdown

Security patrols at 120 “low-crime rate” train stations will be scaled back as Protective Services Officers’ target major suburban retail hubs and crime hotspots on the rail network.

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3 w. ago Most train stations to be left without permanent night patrols as PSOs redeployed to shopping centres

Security patrols at 120 “low-crime rate” train stations will be scaled back as Protective Services Officers target major suburban retail hubs and crime hotspots on the rail network.

Politics

3 w. ago New laws in Victoria aim to improve protection for retail workers

As retailers gear up for their busiest time of year, new laws are being introduced in Victoria to crack down on customers who abuse shop staff.

Society

3 w. ago ‘These words cannot disappear’: Victoria’s historic treaty becomes law

This was a moment the Victorian government had been working towards for a decade, and Indigenous people much longer.

Events

4 w. ago Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws;

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Events

4 w. ago Controversial planning laws could divert vital funding from booming suburbs

The tax is intended to be spent building roads, public transport and schools in growing suburbs. Changes mean the money could be spent anywhere.

Politics

last month Premier’s promised mask laws to fall short amid threat of legal challenge, internal revolt

Weaker than promised new laws around face coverings at protests could be introduced to parliament this week.

Events

last month Premier’s promised mask laws to fall short amid prospect of legal challenges

Weaker than promised new laws around face coverings at protests could be introduced to parliament this week.

Politics