Victoria’s first family violence workforce census gives workers the opportunity to have a voice on the key issues affecting them and to shape the 10-year Family Violence Industry Plan (10). Questions relate to demographics and occupational data, qualifications, access to professional development, workload, working conditions and remuneration, health and wellbeing and future intentions. The census...

This advice deals with broader systemic issues that arise directly out of the consideration of the operation of the bail system. At the moment, the greatest individual difficulty in the operation of bail and remand matters in the Magistrates’ Court is the failure to produce accused at court. The changes recommended in this report should...

The Victorian government has released this strategy which aims to prevent and address family violence and all forms of violence against women.

The provisions relating to bail in Victoria are already very strict. I do not consider that the Bail Act 1977 (the Bail Act) needs a major overhaul in terms of its theoretical underpinnings. In particular, I consider that there should continue to be a general presumption for bail, subject to the reverse onus and unacceptable...

Plan Melbourne builds on the legacy of values that have made Melbourne one of the most liveable cities in the world. It is a long-term plan to accommodate Melbourne’s future growth in population and employment. It contains an agenda to protect the character of the city while tackling the challenges of affordable housing, congestion, access...