sexual assult legislation

Victorian bill aims to make reporting sexual assault and harassment ‘easier’

The Allan Labor government has introduced a progressive bill to Parliament that would make it “easier” for victims...

17 May 2024

By Grace Robbie

Prosecutors abandon ‘rationalism, professionalism’ in rape cases, judge claims

A District Court judge says there is a possible “endemic” of prosecutors abandoning rational and professional...

05 March 2024

By Naomi Neilson

​More reforms needed in sexual violence trials

Sexual violence trials need increased reform to improve the process for victims, a new study has revealed.

10 August 2023

By Lauren Croft

Many aspects of sexual assault law are ‘broken and wrong’

In conversation with Grace Tame, Sydney lawyer Michael Bradley recently discussed the sexual assault legislative reform...

24 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

New sexual violence legislation a ‘powerful step in supporting victim-survivors’

Victoria’s new sexual violence legislation has been praised by Women’s Legal Service Victoria (Women’s Legal) as...

08 August 2022

By Jess Feyder