From the Attorney-General

SOUTHERN METRO COMMUNITY HAS HAD ENOUGH OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

Friday, 26 June 2009
The Brumby Government is taking its Enough message on family violence to Dandenong, Victoria’s most culturally diverse community.
 

MAGISTRATE'S CONDUCT REFERRED TO JUDICIAL PANEL

Thursday, 25 June 2009
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls today referred the conduct of Magistrate Carmen Randazzo in relation to speeding fines to a judicial panel for review.
 

LAW HANDBOOK NOW AVAILABLE FREE AND ONLINE TO ALL

Wednesday, 24 June 2009
A free version of an online legal handbook designed to help Victorians understand and exercise their legal rights was launched by Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls today.
 

HULLS EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL NEIGHBOURHOOD JUSTICE CENTRE

Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Collingwood’s Neighbourhood Justice Centre will continue to deliver grassroots access to justice after the Brumby Labor Government approved a $26.2 million four-year extension to the centre, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said today.
 

BETTER PROTECTION FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE VICTIMS FOLLOWING REPORT ON INTERVENTION ORDERS

Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Family violence victims will be better protected following the adoption of guiding principles to assist Magistrates when sentencing breaches of intervention orders.
 

GUARDIANSHIP LAWS REFERRED TO LAW REFORM COMMISSION

Friday, 19 June 2009
A major review of guardianship and administration laws will ensure vulnerable Victorians continue to have their rights fully protected, Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said today.
 

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PROVISIONS TIGHTENED AS SULEYMAN’S STATUS REVOKED

Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Office of the Justice of the Peace will be reviewed following an independent panel’s report on the status of Hakki Suleyman as a Justice of the Peace.
 

GRAMPIANS REGION HAS HAD ENOUGH OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

Thursday, 18 June 2009
The Brumby Labor Government is taking its Enough message on family violence to the Grampians region.