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16 December 2011
Northern Territory Shadow Attorney General John Elferink DUTY OF CARE Victor P Taffa The Chief Minister must take steps to prevent a repeat of the alleged assaults that occurred at Darwin’s Wave Pool earlier this week. Member for Port Darwin, John Elferink, said the Government should ensure Territory students are not put at risk from assault by asylum seekers. “The [...]
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15 December 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Two New Members For Sentencing Advisory Council Victor P Taffa 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). “The Victorian Coalition Government committed in opposition to expand the membership of the Sentencing Advisory Council board to include a member [...]
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08 December 2011
Victoria Minister responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission Andrew McIntosh Coalition Government Delivers Freedom Of Information Commissioner Victor P Taffa Legislation creating Victoria’s first independent Freedom of Information Commissioner will be introduced into Parliament today. Minister responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission Andrew McIntosh said this was the most significant change to Victoria’s Freedom of [...]
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06 December 2011
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Inquiry Announced Into Margaret River Fire Victor P Taffa Former AFP Commissioner Mick Keelty to head inquiry Inquiry to focus on cause of fire and lessons to be learned Community meeting to be held Sunday December 11 in Margaret River An independent review announced today by Premier Colin Barnett would seek to get to the heart [...]
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05 December 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Survey Results Give Victorians A Say On Sentencing Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government today published the results of its MyViews Sentencing Survey, in which more than 18,500 Victorians took part. Attorney-General Robert Clark said the Sentencing Survey received a strong response from Victorians who welcomed the opportunity to have their say on [...]
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30 November 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark New Appointment To VCAT Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of three new full time members to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the promotion of three existing members. Mr. Ian Lulham has been promoted to the position of Deputy President, Mr. Jonathan Smithers has been appointed as a [...]
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18 November 2011
Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Katanning Hostel Special Inquiry Announced Victor P Taffa Former Supreme Court Justice Peter Blaxell to head inquiry Special inquirer has power to summons witnesses and documents 24-hour hotline – 1800 227 792 – established to assist former students and family members Premier Colin Barnett today announced an independent inquiry into the conduct and response of government [...]
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12 November 2011
Western Australia Attorney General Christian Porter Heritage Precinct To Include Supreme Court Victor P Taffa Old Treasury Buildings redevelopment to incorporate WA Supreme Court Works expected to begin in April 2012 The Supreme Court of Western Australia will be incorporated as the centrepiece of the redeveloped St George’s Cathedral heritage precinct in central Perth. Attorney General Christian Porter today announced that [...]
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11 November 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Commonwealth’s Pay Equity Announcement Leaves Key Questions Unanswered Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government strongly supports the principle of gender pay equity. The Victorian Government is the only government to have set aside specific funding towards an outcome in the pay equity case currently before Fair Work Australia (FWA). In the 2011-12 [...]
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09 November 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Coalition Government To Introduce Double Jeopardy Reforms Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government will today introduce legislation into the Victorian Parliament to reform the law of double jeopardy. The reforms will mean that a new trial can be ordered where there is compelling new evidence that a person previously acquitted of a serious crime [...]
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07 November 2011
Western Australia Attorney General Christian Porter Prostitution Chaos Under Labor Victor P Taffa According to the WA State Labor Party, brothels should be allowed to employ prostitutes, without records of proof of age, residency status or tax file numbers Attorney General Christian Porter said Opposition Leader Eric Ripper’s position that brothel managers should not be required to keep identifying [...]
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14 October 2011
Victoria Minister Responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission Andrew McIntosh Government Commences New Oversight Regime For Integrity Bodies Victor P Taffa Legislation providing important safeguards in the application processes for covert and coercive warrants has been introduced into Parliament, Minister responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission Andrew McIntosh said today. The Public Interest Monitor [...]
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12 October 2011
Victoria Minister for Consumer Affairs Michael O’Brien Tougher Laws Against Illegal Brothels Introduced To Victorian Parliament Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced new laws into Parliament to make Victoria Police the lead agency for the enforcement of laws relating to the sex work industry and to reduce unlawful conduct. Minister for Consumer Affairs Michael O’Brien [...]
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01 October 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark New Chairperson For Victoria Legal Aid Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew Guy as the new Chairperson of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA). Mr. Clark said Mr. Guy’s strong legal and corporate governance background made him highly qualified to lead the VLA Board. “Mr. Guy brings more than 40 years [...]
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12 August 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Attorney-General Announces New Victorian Government Solicitor Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Stewart as the next Victorian Government Solicitor. Mr. Stewart will head the Victorian Government Solicitor’s Office (VGSO), which provides legal advice and services to the government, departments and other public bodies. Mr. Clark said Mr. Stewart [...]
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04 August 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark New Appointment To Magistrates’ Court Of Victoria Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick Southey to the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria. Mr. Clark said Mr Southey is a highly regarded barrister whose extensive experience both as prosecutor and as defence counsel will make him a valuable addition to the [...]
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04 August 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Government Acknowledges Service Of Dr. Helen Szoke Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark has today expressed the Coalition Government’s appreciation of the work of the outgoing Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner, Dr. Helen Szoke. Dr. Helen Szoke has today announced her resignation from the position of Commissioner of VEOHRC after more than [...]
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27 July 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark All Victorians Invited To Have Their Say On Sentencing Victor P Taffa All Victorians now have the opportunity to have their say on sentencing through taking part in a survey that will help shape the criminal justice system. The survey fulfils a Coalition commitment to seek the views of the community about key issues [...]
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04 July 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark New Board Member Of The Equal Opportunity Commission Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of Professor Kuruvilla George to the Board of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC). Mr. Clark said Professor George brings 34 years of experience and knowledge in mental health issues that affect marginalised [...]
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04 July 2011
Victoria Attorney-General Robert Clark Acting Director Of Public Prosecutions Appointed Victor P Taffa Attorney-General Robert Clark today announced the appointment of John Champion SC as Acting Director of Public Prosecutions. Mr. Clark congratulated Mr Champion, who will serve as Acting DPP until a permanent appointment is made. “Mr. Champion is highly qualified to serve as Acting Director of Public [...]
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