The Victorian government is pushing ahead with what are being called the 'toughest bail laws in Australia,' despite public protests. Around 200 people gathered outside state parliament to oppose the changes, arguing they will disproportionately harm vulnerable communities, including children. The opposition has confirmed it will not block the legislation, making its passage likely. Authorities are preparing for a surge in remand prisoners, delaying parts of the reform to allow time for hiring corrections staff. Critics warn the laws could lead to an overburdened prison system and worsen social inequalities.
If people don’t want to sit in jail, they shouldn’t be out committing crimes—tough laws keep society safe.
These harsh new bail laws are just going to punish the most vulnerable people instead of addressing the real issues behind crime, like poverty and lack of support services. Locking more people up—especially kids—won’t make the community safer, it’ll just deepen inequality and strain the system even more.
Expanding government power and locking more people up without trial? Yeah, that’s exactly what we don’t need.
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‘Toughest bail laws in Australia’ on track for Victoria
The “toughest bail laws in Australia” are on track to be rolled out in Victoria after the state opposition confirmed it would not stand in the way of the Victorian Labor government’s proposal.
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Bail laws to be split to cope with influx of prisoners
So many people are expected to be remanded under Victoria’s proposed bail laws that part of the reforms will be introduced later so that corrections staff can be hired to cope with the influx.
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