‘Sam Kerr clause’ passes Victorian Parliament

The Victorian government has enhanced its anti-vilification and social cohesion laws by passing legislation that...

04 April 2025

By Grace Robbie

‘Deeply shameful’: Victoria’s new bail laws spark fierce backlash from legal bodies

In response to the Victorian Parliament’s passing of what has been described as “the toughest bail laws in the...

24 March 2025

By Grace Robbie

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

‘Victoria’s parties must commit to long-term reform of the criminal justice system’

The Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) has called on parties to commit to meaningful investment and reform in the...

02 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Affirmative consent model passed in Victorian Parliament

The Andrews Labor government’s proposed sexual violence reforms have passed in Parliament, “sending a clear message...

01 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Victorian Parliament passes ‘historic’ treaty legislation

Indigenous authority will act as an independent umpire to oversee treaty negotiations with the Victorian...

19 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

Lawyer X Bill introduced to Victorian Parliament

Landmark new reforms will strengthen Victoria Police’s management of human sources, after a royal commission...

17 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

VIC govt releases final report on forced adoptions

The final report into the Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into historical forced adoptions has been released,...

13 September 2021

By Lauren Croft

Victoria to make public display of Nazi symbols illegal

Victoria is set to become to first Australian state or territory to ban the public display of Nazi symbols, with...

03 September 2021

By Lauren Croft