The Department of Justice has conducted an extensive review of sexual offences in Victoria, and prepared a consultation paper which identifies and analyses the main problems with sexual offence laws. The consultation paper presents proposals for improving the clarity and effectiveness of these laws, and asks questions about how best to deal with certain aspects...

Victorians with a disability or mental illness are increasingly finding they have no place to call home, according to Community Visitors' latest annual report. Community Visitors are independent volunteers who safeguard the interests of people with a disability. The Community Visitors Program is part of the Victorian Office of the Public Advocate. The program is...

There is a strong relationship between excessive alcohol and other drug (AOD) use with criminal activity and reoffending. Prisoners have poorer levels of physical and mental health than the general population, with excessive AOD use being a primary contributor. Therefore preventing access to AOD while in prison and effectively treating and addressing AOD problems is...

This report provides information on the value of Victorian and Australian food and fibre exports. The report is prepared by the Trade and Investment Branch and is focused on export performance by industry and key export markets for the 2008-09 to 2012-13 financial years. Victorian food and fibre exports were valued at $9.4 billion in...

Community organisations are a significant provider of services, including health, education, aged care, social services, and sport and recreational activities. They play an important role in enhancing liveability, and promoting social inclusion and community life. In 2008, the then government released The Victorian Government’s Action Plan: Strengthening Community Organisations. The action plan was developed as...