APPOINTMENT TO THE VICTORIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of Dan Nicholson as a new commissioner to the Victorian Law Reform Commission.
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Boost For First Race Of Spring Racing Season
The Andrews Labor Government is kicking off this year’s Spring Racing Carnival with a boost for the 2018 Memsie Stakes Day.
CROWN COUNSEL APPOINTED
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of barrister Liam Brown as Crown Counsel.
IMPROVING JUSTICE OUTCOMES FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLE
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening self-determination and reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal people in Victoria’s justice system as part of a major boost under Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja, the fourth phase of the Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement.
Tabcorp Park Hosts Victoria’s Top Harness Race
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Tabcorp Park host the final of Victoria’s largest annual harness race series.
SUBMISSION OPPOSING KINGSWOOD GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT
I recently wrote to the City of Kingston objecting to the proposed Kingswood Golf Course planning scheme amendment.
Major Upgrade At Mornington Racecourse
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a major upgrade of the Mornington Racecourse with a new all-weather synthetic training track.
FIVE NEW MAGISTRATES APPOINTED
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the appointment of Michelle Mykytowycz, Michael McNamara, Jade Bott, Jacinta Studham and Russell Kelly as new magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria.
FOUR NEW JUDGES APPOINTED TO THE COUNTY COURT
The Andrews Labor Government has announced the appointment of Sarah Dawes, Dr Martine Marich, Scott Johns QC and David Sexton as four new judges of the County Court.
SUPPRESSION ORDER OVERHAUL UNDERWAY
The Andrews Labor Government is overhauling Victorian suppression order laws to make it clear that suppression and closed court orders are exceptions to the principle of open justice and should only be made when necessary.
NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED TO TRADITIONAL OWNERS FUNDS
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of Neil Westbury and Sue Dahn as new directors of the Victorian Traditional Owners Funds Limited.
FIVE NEW MAGISTRATES APPOINTED
The Andrews Labor Government today announced the appointment of five new magistrates to the Magistrates’ Court.
GETTING CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY FOR KEYSBOROUGH SOUTH PRIMARY
I was excited to officially turn the sod and get construction of the brand new $18.9 million Keysborough South Primary School underway.
OPENING CHANDLER PARK PRIMARY’S NEW LEARNING COMMUNITY BUILDING
It was a pleasure to officially open Chandler Park Primary School’s new $3.5 million Learning Community building.
REFORMS TO STREAMLINE AND MODERNISE APPEALS
The Andrews Labor Government is modernising Victoria’s appeals system, reducing the burden on victims and witnesses and making appeal processes more efficient.
ADDRESSING INJUSTICE AND IMPROVING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS
The Andrews Labor Government is addressing a serious historical injustice and helping to minimise unnecessary trauma for victims of crime during criminal proceedings.
STRENGTHENING LAWS TO DISRUPT CRIMINAL GANGS
The Andrews Labor Government is giving police the powers they need to disrupt serious and organised crime in Victoria through new laws introduced into Parliament today, delivering on commitments under the Community Safety Statement 2018/19.
TALKS UNDERWAY WITH EASTERN MAAR TRADITIONAL OWNERS
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing to work with the Eastern Maar Traditional Owner group towards an agreement under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 – the only state legislation of its kind in Australia.