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Permitted worker scheme

4 August 2020
Information about the Permitted worker scheme covering workplaces in Melbourne, Victoria from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August.
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Victorian Law Reform Commission Contempt of Court Report 2020 - Government Response

4 August 2020
The Victorian Government welcomes the Contempt of Court Report 2020 by the Victorian Law Reform Commission
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Fire Rescue Victoria is launched (External link)

1 July 2020
Fire Rescue Victoria, the new fire and rescue service operating in Melbourne and regional centres was launched on 1 July 2020
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Corrections Victoria’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) (External link)

25 June 2020
Information and updates about Corrections Victoria’s response to the potential risk of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Youth Justice’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

25 June 2020
Personal visits to all Victorian youth justice precincts are currently suspended to reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Community Safety Infrastructure Grants now open (External link)

17 June 2020
Funding of up to $500,000 to improve community safety, security and confidence in public places
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Victoria’s response to coronavirus (External link)

1 May 2020
Find information about Victoria’s response to slow the spread of coronavirus in Victoria, including restrictions and government support

Latest coronavirus information (External link)

15 March 2020
Latest coronavirus update from Brett Sutton, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer coronavirus in Victoria
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New laws on pets in rentals (External link)

3 March 2020
From 2 March 2020 new laws allowing renters in Victoria to keep a pet come into effect
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New guardianship and administration laws (External link)

2 March 2020
The new Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 (Act) commenced on 1 March. The Act provides greater independence and autonomy for adults with disabilities, enabling them to take care of their own needs with appropriate support.
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New agency to guide bushfire recovery (External link)

6 January 2020
Bushfire Recovery Victoria is a new dedicated agency focused on working with local communities impacted by our state's bushfire.

Consultation: Fines reform (External link)

5 December 2019
The Fines Reform Advisory Board, headed by former Victoria Police Commissioner, Ken Lay, is asking Victorians about their experience of the fines system
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How well do you know fire? Get ready before it’s too late (External link)

11 November 2019
The new campaign to reinforce the deadly risks of fire and the importance of planning and preparing for the fire season has been launched
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Consultation: Review of the Retirement Villages Act (External link)

1 November 2019
You can have your say on issues relating to retirement villages as part of a review of the Retirements Villages Act 1986.
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Consultation: Conversion Practices - Legislative Option to Implement a Ban (External link)

28 October 2019
Have your say on how best to implement the proposed ban of conversion practices by providing feedback on the discussion paper
Department of Justice and Community Safety's 2018-19 Annual Report

Annual Report 2018-19

17 October 2019
The Department of Justice and Community Safety has released its Annual Report for 2018-19.

We're raising the alarm about house fires so you can sleep safely (External link)

22 August 2019
Victorians are being urged to give themselves and their families the best chance of surviving a house fire by ensuring working smoke alarms are installed in all bedrooms.
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Crime prevention grant growing fruitful opportunities

9 August 2019
A new refrigerated vehicle is generating job opportunities for ex-offenders at the Fruit2Work social enterprise, thanks to a $50,000 grant
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Annual Report 2017-18

19 September 2018
The 2017-18 Annual Report for the Department of Justice and Regulation