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Victoria's $3M Sentencing Act Overhaul: Community, Victims, & Good Samaritans
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The Victorian government is investing nearly three million dollars to revamp the Sentencing Act, last reviewed in 1991. The Sentencing Advisory Council will provide input on aligning laws with community expectations, enhancing victim support, and safeguarding good Samaritans. Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny aims to update rules for contemporary challenges, gathering expert advice and public input. The opposition criticizes Labors crime record and advocates for stricter bail laws ahead of the November election. This initiative is part of a broader law and order campaign, allocating nearly one hundred twelve million dollars for police staffing, illicit tobacco enforcement, train safety, violence reduction, and youth mentoring. Simultaneously, the budget showcases a one billion dollar surplus for infrastructure, transport perks, and stamp duty exemptions, despite debt surpassing one hundred ninety billion dollars in three years. The treasurer will present these details in parliament this afternoon.
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