Attorney-General Martin Pakula today tabled a report which reviewed Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.

A new Bill introduced into Parliament today will improve Victoria’s personal injury laws and provide fairer compensation.

Schools in Keysborough will share in more than $3.4 million of extra funding in 2016 as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s plan to make Victoria the Education State. It’s all part of our plan to help kids learn, give parents confidence and provide the..

Attorney-General Martin Pakula will today introduce new laws in Parliament, cementing the role of the Victims of Crime Commissioner as an advocate for victims. Mr Pakula said the bill establishes the role of the independent Commissioner, who advocates for the recognition and inclusion of victims..

The Andrews Labor Government welcomes the release of the final report on redress and civil litigation by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse. The recommendations the Royal Commission has made will prove invaluable to the Government as it continues to act..

The planned Shepparton Law Courts building will be a contemporary addition to the town’s legal precinct that also draws on its rich local history. Attorney-General Martin Pakula viewed plans for the new courthouse today on his visit to Shepparton, which also included meetings with Elders..

Attorney-General Martin Pakula today announced that Senior Crown Prosecutor Peter Kidd SC has been appointed as Chief Judge of the County Court of Victoria. Mr Pakula acknowledged Mr Kidd as an outstanding candidate to lead Victoria’s largest trial court, bringing with him more than 20..

The Andrews Labor Government supports the decision by Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) to refuse funding for Adrian Bayley’s appeal against two of his rape convictions. Mr Bayley has now launched legal action in the Supreme Court to challenge the decision of an independent reviewer which..

New powers of attorney laws which come into effect today will provide more protection and support to Victorians who appoint someone they trust to look after their personal and financial affairs. The new laws combine the enduring power of attorney (financial) and the power of..

A new Victorian scheme to expunge historical convictions for homosexual activity will come into effect today. The scheme applies to past sexual and public morality offences such as buggery, gross indecency with a male and offensive behaviour, that once criminalised consensual homosexuality. An individual can..