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‘Grab and drag’ proposal will bridge gap between assault and sexual offences in Victoria, experts say

Law reform body says there should be consequences for offenders who make victims fear they will be sexually assaulted

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Daniel Andrews defends Victorian government advertising after audit finds campaigns ‘political’

Auditor general finds ‘Our Fair Share’ campaign and several Big Build advertisements breached laws

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s overhauled crime compensation scheme to include victims of upskirting and grooming

New assistance system will cover more offences, abolish tribunal and remove need for victims to face offenders

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Victoria police failing to take stalking victims seriously, report finds

In wake of Celeste Manno’s death, law reform body says stalking ‘often minimised or trivialised’ and victims are being left to manage alone

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Vic extends COVID-19 pandemic declaration

Victoria's COVID-19 pandemic declaration has been extended for another three months, with the state expecting to reach its Omicron peak in the coming weeks.

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Tax-funded Vic ads political, audit finds

Millions of Victorian taxpayer funds were spent on advertising campaigns that featured political messages, the state's public sector watchdog has found.

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Victorian Law Reform Commission calls for heavier penalties for 'grab and drag' assaults, better police response to stalking

A suite of proposals is unveiled in Victorian parliament aimed at improving the response to assault, sexual assault and stalking.

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Calls for Vic 'grab and drag' assault law

More victims of crime in Victoria will be given financial support, as the law reform commission calls for the introduction of "grab and drag" assault laws.

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Life after prison: Victoria expands jobs program for ex-offenders in bid to reduce recidivism

Inquiry has found unemployment a key compounding factor in people returning to jail

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Crown Melbourne facing $100m fines

Victoria's new gambling and casino commission has started disciplinary proceedings against Crown Melbourne, which could lead to fines of up to $100 million.

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Crown casino facing up to $100m in fines as Victoria's new watchdog launches proceedings

Melbourne's Crown casino faces fines of up to $100 million for a scheme which allowed the illegal transfer of funds from China, Victoria's new gambling watchdog says.

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Victoria daily news update: Daniel Andrews pushes back over isolation rules; body found after flood; new windfarm push

Premier criticises prime minister’s comments on close contact rules being state’s responsibility

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Bendigo single mum of five faces living in her car, caravan or motels as housing crisis deepens

A single mother and her five children in Bendigo are likely to become homeless in the next week after being unable to find housing. She says she cannot believe that "this is the way it is and everyone has just accepted" the current housing crisis.

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'Long tail' forecast for Vic Omicron wave

As Victoria recorded its highest daily COVID-19 case tally in two months, Health Minister Martin Foley warned the current wave will drag on into May.

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Man charged over 2020 Melbourne murder

Detectives will apply to have a Queensland man extradited to Victoria after he was charged with the 2020 murder of a woman in Melbourne.

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Commonwealth backs windfarms in Vic's east

The federal government will assess the coast off Victoria's Gippsland region for offshore wind developments.

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Integrated birth certificates for adoptees

Victorians adoptees will soon have the ability to create integrated birth certificates after the state government introduced new legislation.

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Human Rights Commissioner questions WA's ongoing use of state of emergency powers

Australia's Human Rights Commissioner says state of emergency laws are getting harder to justify at this stage in the pandemic.

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Victorian driver swept away in floodwaters

A man in his 60s is missing after his car became submerged in a swollen river in Victoria's east.

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‘We can’t afford to get this wrong’: relocating Leadbeater’s possums is risky – but it’s their only chance

Exclusive: With only 33 of Victoria’s lowland population left, the team charged with their recovery says ‘we need to be proactive’

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Push to force Victorian police to alert health officials to toxic batches of drugs

Five people died in 2016 and 2017 after ingesting tablets containing combination of substances

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Adopted people can have biological parents on birth certificates under Victorian bill

Forced adoptions inquiry recommended names of birth parents be included on birth certificates

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Hospitality business calls for COVID isolation exemption in face of new wave

Victoria's hospitality industry is bracing for another tough period as COVID cases creep up again in the state, but one venue says a change to restrictions could soften blow.

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WA claim long-awaited Shield title

Western Australia are Sheffield Shield champions for the first time since 1999 after the final in Perth against Victoria ended in a draw.

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Short respite for flooded eastern Victoria

A major highway has been closed after heavy rain and strong winds lashed eastern Victoria, with power slowly being restored to affected communities.

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