Serial killers such as Paul Denyer will soon be unable to re-apply for parole for an extended period under sweeping changes to Victoria's parole system. 9News
In 1993, Denyer, now 51, was sentenced to three life sentences after pleading guilty to the murders of Russell, Elizabeth Stevens, 18, and 22-year-old mother Deborah Fream.
"If you are unwilling to be involved in those rehabilitation programs, then you might get one crack at parole and that's it. You don't don't get any more," he said.Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaking parole changes.
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