Related Pages
Web Links and Legislation
- Civil Procedure Act 2010 - Second Reading Speech
- Civil Procedure Act 2010 - Statement of Compatibility
- Civil Procedure Act 2010 Conference Video Recording (Vodcast)
- Civil Procedure Bench Book
- County Court (Chapter I Amendment No. 2) Rules 2010 - New Discovery Rule and Certification Forms
- County Court Practice Direction No 7 of 2010 - Certification requirements and applications pursuant to the Civil Procedure Act 2010
- Magistrates Court General Civil Procedure (Amendment No 1 Rules 2010) - New Certification Forms
- Magistrates Court General Civil Procedure Rules 2010
- Magistrates Court Practice Direction No 5 of 2010 - Civil Procedure Act 2010
- Supreme Court (Chapter I Amendment No. 21) Rules 2010 - New Certification Forms
- Victorian Law Reform Commission - Civil Justice Review Report
Strategic Policy and Legislation Units
The Strategic Policy and Legislation Division is responsible for supporting the Attorney-General in his role as the First Law Officer.
With a focus on access to justice, equitable and fair outcomes, the protection of rights and the rule of law, Strategic Policy and Legislation is involved in a wide range of endeavours including policy and legislative development, law reform, innovative projects and service delivery. The Division’s objectives include:
- maintaining a fair and equitable legal system
- increasing diversion to appropriate dispute resolution
- increasing community confidence in how the justice system deals with crime
- effective cross-portfolio governance, coordination and development.
Strategic Policy and Legislation Business Units
Civil Law Policy
Civil Law Policy develops, coordinates and reviews policy and legislation for civil matters.
Human Rights Unit
The Human Rights Unit develops, coordinates and reviews policy and legislation for human rights matters and coordinates and supports implementation of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.
Criminal Law Review
Reviews, develops, coordinates and implements policy and legislation for criminal law matters.
Criminal Law Policy
Develops and implements criminal law initiatives.
Legal Panel Administration
Manages the whole of government arrangements for the provision of high quality legal services for government at competitive rates in an environment supporting pro bono legal services, equal opportunity and model litigant principles.
Native Title Unit
Provides the Attorney-General with policy advice on native title and related issues.
Appropriate Dispute Resolution
Establish appropriate dispute resolution in Victoria's courts and create opportunities for Victorians to participate in community-based ADR services in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Strategic Policy and Legislation Operations
Provides specialist services, coordination and management services to Strategic Policy and Legislation Division.
Contacts
Strategic Policy and Legislation Operations
GPO Box 4356, Melbourne 3001
Tel: 8684 0800
Fax: 8684 0891