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State strives to strengthen bail laws

A bill to strengthen Victoria’s bail laws, prevent reoffending and keep the community safe has been introduced to state parliament. Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Police Minister Anthony Carbines introduced the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025 into Parliament on Tuesday, July 29. The…

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