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The decision to not give police new powers when Victoria decriminalises public drunkenness has been welcomed by Aboriginal groups, but unions say it will leave police unable to intervene until offences are committed and could see workloads fall to paramedics.

Pledge to station officers at five hospitals, despite inquiry finding it would be ‘contrary to the good management of security’

Victoria Police would record and report response times if the Liberals win the upcoming state election.

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.