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New Victorian law closes loophole for sexual assault survivors

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Today marks a significant step toward justice for survivors of sexual assault in Victoria. Parliament has passed the Justice Legislation Amendment Bill, a law that fixes a loophole that once stopped some survivors from holding institutions accountable or claiming compensation. Image: Photo by Bill Oxford on Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Kathleen …

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New Victorian rental reforms promise to deliver stronger protection

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Major rental law reforms come into effect in Victoria today, marking a significant boost to the rights and protections of nearly 2 million renters. Tenants Victoria says the changes will help prevent unfair evictions and curb exploitative practices in a tight rental market. The new laws aim to give renters greater security, stability, and confidence …

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Experts critical of new adult time for violent crimes law proposal

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Victoria Premier, Jacinta Allan’s proposed adult time for violent crime could mean children as young as fourteen who commit severe crimes would face sentencing as adults. Under the proposal, judges would be expected to consider community safety over age. The new proposal has been criticised by experts as punitive and short sighted, saying real, long-term …

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Age of Criminal Responsibility needs to go further in Victoria

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Victoria has raised the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years of age, but the commissioner for children and young people says the reform falls short of what is needed. With rising concerns over youth crime in Melbourne’s suburbs, the commission argues the issue goes beyond criminal interventions and into a public health …

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Further reforms on VAD legislation in Victoria needed

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The following story contains topics of death, VAD, and suicide. Discretion is advised.  Voluntary assisted dying advocates continue calls for further reform, following the Victorian governments 5-year review of its VAD Act, including a series of recommendations to improve access and equity. The state led the charge on laws in 2017 and implemented them in 2019 – …

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Victorian farmers outraged about Emergency Services Levy

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Victorian farmers maintain fury over the Emergency Services Levy. On Sunday, they joined hundreds of CFA volunteers at a rally held at the Victorian premier’s hometown in Bendigo.  Local farmers are set to see a hundred and fifty percent increase in tax compared to the previous fire services property levy. Other grievances discussed were renewable …

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