Victoria's Government has reached a compromise to pass bail laws through State Parliament, that will include a review of the changes in two years' time.
The state government has resisted pressure to amend their proposed bail law reforms after increased reporting on crimes allegedly committed whilst offenders are on bail.
Premier Daniel Andrews resisted pressure to amend their proposed bail law reforms after increased reporting on crimes allegedly committed whilst offenders are on bail. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty The comments follow a recent spike in crime, including a horrific incident at Glen Eira where a 14-year-old boy was allegedly dragged into a car while walking from school.that left the student fighting for life.
Senior Victorian government and crossbench sources have confirmed to Sky News Australia there will be agreement on one Liberal proposal that would force a review of the updated bail laws no later than two years after they take effect with support from Labor and the Greens. The amendments were originally voted down before the bill passed the lower house – but it has now been introduced in the Victorian upper house where Labor does not have a majority.
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