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From the Attorney-General
The Hon Robert Clark MLA
Victorian Coalition Government welcomes Sentencing Advisory Council’s report on baseline sentencing
Thursday, 03 May 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government today welcomed the Sentencing Advisory Council's report on the introduction of baseline sentencing for serious crimes.
Coalition Government delivers on justice
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has allocated funds in this year's Budget for a range of initiatives to support and strengthen Victoria's justice system and protect the most vulnerable Victorians.
Tougher sentences on the way for attacks on police and emergency workers
Thursday, 26 Apr 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government will legislate for longer sentences for people who attack police officers or emergency workers while they are carrying out their duties, Attorney-General Robert Clark said today.
Government welcomes VLRC Guardianship Report
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the Victorian Law Reform Commission's (VLRC) report on guardianship, which was tabled in Parliament today.
New Members for Victorian Law Reform Commission
Wednesday, 18 Apr 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Saul Holt and Bruce Gardner as members to the Victorian Law Reform Commission.
Inquiry into handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations
Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government today announced the establishment of a Parliamentary inquiry into matters relating to the handling of alleged criminal abuse of children by religious and other organisations.
Charter reforms to uphold rights and resolve uncertainties
Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government today released its response to the report of the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee (SARC) of the Parliament on the review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.
New appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Wednesday, 14 Mar 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Hugh Radford to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
New appointment to the Supreme Court
Tuesday, 06 Mar 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Kate McMillan SC as a judge of the Supreme Court, following Justice Robert Osborn's appointment to the Court of Appeal.
Victorian Coalition Government opens up pro bono opportunities for lawyers
Friday, 02 Mar 2012
The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to cut red tape and open up opportunities for more Victorian legal practitioners to assist the community through pro bono legal advice and assistance.
Victorian Law Reform Commission Review of Succession Laws
Friday, 02 Mar 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark has today announced a review of Victoria's succession laws, to be undertaken by the Victorian Law Reform Commission.
Victorian Coalition Government to act on affidavit problems
Tuesday, 28 Feb 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation to address problems in criminal trials due to affidavits not having been properly sworn or affirmed.
Legal Aid receives $1.45M for Equal Opportunity advice and assistance
Friday, 24 Feb 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark yesterday launched VLA's Equal Opportunity Legal Service to provide specialist legal advice and assistance for Victorians making complaints under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
Julia Gillard’s toothless building industry law undermines the rule of law
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012
Last week the Gillard Labor Government snuck through amendments to its legislation to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), further undermining the rule of law in the building and construction industry.
New appointment to the Magistrates’ Court
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Simon Cooper to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
New appointments to the County Court
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Michael Macnamara, Bill Stuart SC and Barbara Cotterell as County Court judges. Tuesday 7 February 2012
New appointment to the Court of Appeal
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that Justice Robert Osborn has been appointed to the Court of Appeal.
Mia and Jack top Victoria’s 2011 baby names list
Monday, 09 Jan 2012
Victorians continue to favour old-fashioned classics for their newborns with Mia and Jack the most popular names for 2011.
Two new members for Sentencing Advisory Council
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Ms Kornelia Zimmer and Sergeant Peter Dikschei to the board of the Sentencing Advisory Council (SAC).
Victorian Coalition Government acts swiftly on drinking while driving
Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011
Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced that the Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to amend the Road Safety Act to prevent people from consuming alcohol while driving a motor vehicle.