News Archive
This page provides an archive of news stories featured on the Department of Justice home page.
If you require access to a story from previous years, please contact the department on 03 8684 0300 or by using the Feedback button above.
- Jail Birds On Song
- Proposed New Police Powers to Protect Public
- Your Day in Court
- Judicial Complaints Discussion Paper Released
- Victoria Police to Increase Roadside Drug Testing
- Work Together, Protect Victoria
- DOJ Annual Report Now Online
- Prepare. Act. Survive.
- Tightest Security for Toughest Criminals
- Victorian Volunteers take Top Show Honours
- Have Your Say on Justices of the Peace
- Support Victoria’s Vital, Valued Volunteers
- Championship Moves, On The Move!
- New Tankers for CFA
- Wheels In Motion for New Police Divisional Vans
- Human Rights are Aussie Rules
- Fast Forward to the Show
- Stop and Think About Gambling
- Taking Justice to Regional Victoria
- Zero Tolerance for Family Violence
- AFL Legends Help Promote Championship Moves
- Trams, Trains and Buses a Safer Way to Travel
- More Awareness and Less Crime
- CAV Ensures Show Safety is 'in the Bag!'
- SES Volunteers Respond to Wild Winds
- Big Boost for Victorian Horse Racing
- Liquor Licence Applications Information Now Online
- Read the Latest Justice Review
- CAV Taking Dangerous Toys Off the Shelf
- Hot Water Bottles and Disposable Lighters in CAV Firing Line
- Proposed Liquor Licensing Fee Structure to Make Our Streets Safer
- New Equipment for Emergency Service Volunteer Groups
- Registration Non-Renewal Scheme Continues
- Young Prisoners Learn through Doin' Time Program
- New Problem Gambling Campaign
- New Design Guidelines for Public Safety
- Comment on Gambling Regulation Amendment (Fees) Regulations
- National Emergency Warning System Tender Released
- Gambling Licences Review Statewide Information Sessions
- Gaming Venues to become ATM-Free Zones
- Stepping in the Right Direction
- New Approach to Liquor Law Enforcement
- New Harness Racetrack Opens in Melton
- New Era for Justice Services in Regional Areas
- $26 Million Boost for New CFA Stations
- Know Your Refund Rights for End of Financial Year Sales
- Anti-hoon Laws Nab 8,000 Dangerous Drivers
- Law Handbook Now Available Free Online
- Dangerous Toy Guns Destroyed
- Nominate a Project for the Australian Safer Communities Awards
- Court Delays Reduced Thanks to Trial
- Gambling Lures Banned
- New Laws to Shut Down Licensed Venues Making the Community Safer
- AFL teams up with Justice to show their Championship Moves
- Netball Victoria says Enough to Family Violence
- Reconciliation - See the Person, not the Stereotype
- Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2009
- Victoria Chosen To Test New Technology
- Gippsland Graduates to Solve Local Disputes
- Got the Moves to Keep You and Your Mates out of Trouble?
- More Pro Bono Legal Work for Disadvantaged Victorians
- $1 Million to Boost Financial Counselling for Bushfire Victims
- State Budget 2009-10 Released
- Westside Circus Awarded Community Justice Grant
- Supporting Victorians during the Global Financial Crisis
- Specialist Unit to Prosecute Sexual Assaults in Geelong and Western Victoria
- Victoria's Laws Best for Dealing with Bikie Gangs
- Red Light Camera Network goes Digital
- Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards - Nominations Now Open
- Thank You to MFB for Fundraising Efforts
- Tougher Laws to Improve Road Safety
- $5.3m for Royal Exhibition Building Green Restoration Project
- Regional Victoria Has Had Enough of Family Violence
- Change your Clock, Change your Smoke Alarm Battery
- Calls for Best and Brightest For a Modern Judiciary
- Keeping Yarra Businesses Safe
- Freeze on Late Night Liquor Licences Extended
- Earth Hour 2009 - Save Power for One Hour
- Warning: Don't pay for Unclaimed Money
- Know Someone Who Will Graduate in 2009?
- Campaign Empowers Problem Gamblers to Seek Help
- Victorians Warned To Watch Out For Scams
- It is not Over: Make Sure you are Fire Ready
- Artists Unite for 'Sound Relief' Bushfire Benefit
- Extreme Fire and Storm Warning: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- ABC thanks Victoria with a free concert on Sunday 1 March
- National Day of Mourning and Memorial Service
- Bushfire Recovery Underway
- Bushfire Help Available Now
- Fire Ready to Survive this Summer
- Facebook Users Confront Family Violence Online
- Report to stop discrimination against assistance dog users
- Consumer Affairs Pushes for Fairer Airline Loyalty Programs
- New Campaign Warns People to Think Before They Drink
- Outstanding Fines May Prevent Vehicle Registration Renewal
- Hand a Yellow Card to Dangerous Drivers
- Celebrity Babies Inspire Namesakes in 2008
- Exercise Caution when Joining a Gym
- A Summer Drink Worth Toasting
- Know Your Post-Christmas Sale Refund Rights
- Be Credit Wise this Christmas
- 3000 Reasons our Roads are Safer
- Consumer Stuff Challenge Competition winners announced
- Victorians Urged to Play It Safe by the Surf
- New opportunity for Indigenous students
- Toy Safety a Priority at Christmas
- Unlicensed Car Dealer Fined
- New laws to protect victims of family violence
- Sudanese community become confident consumers
- Play it safe by the water this summer
- Relationships Register Launches in Victoria
- Fire Ready to Save Lives this Summer
- $2.9m Win for Landmark Home Customers
- First in Australia: Family Violence Death Review
- Public Discussion on Spent Convictions
- New Website to Tackle Problem Gambling
- Say No to Dodgy Traders
- Campaign Informs Victims of their Rights
- New Campaign Targets Problem Gambling
- Docklands Community Safety Day
- Wheels of Justice Roll around Regional Victoria
- Keeping Babies Safe
- Roadmap of Reform for Victoria's Justice System
- Community Grants to Wipe Out Graffiti
- Click on to Lockout Survey
- Banned: Inappropriate Drink Promotions
- Call for Arms: Weapons Amnesty Month
- Warning: Sometimes Treadmills Burn More Than Fat
- Millions Recovered for Victorian Consumers
- Tackling Fire Safety and Graffiti at Royal Melbourne Show
- More EastLink Cameras to Go Live
- New Criminal Offences to Target Identity Crime
- Extra Powers for Police to Fight Alcohol Related Crime
- Support for Indigenous Law Students
- Mediation Graduates Boost to Community Relations
- Dangerous Toys Removed from Show Bags
- New Horizons for Swan Hill Koori Youth
- Holidaymakers Warned of Misleading Tourism Operator
- New Rental Guides Reach More Victorians
- EastLink Cameras to Go Live
- Victorian Koorie Student of the Year
- Making Victoria's Roads Safer
- Victorians Lose More Than a Quarter of a Billion Dollars to Fraud
- Prisoners Planting Daffodils for Charity
- Don't Regret Your Digital Tattoo
- Speed Camera Information Just a Click Away
- Nominations Now Open - 2008 Australian Safer Communities Awards
- Thousands Caught Under Tough Hoon Laws
- Online Scams Target Renters
- Fall of the Hammer is Final Bid
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