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Read more about the new strategy to tackle the causes of crime and improve community safety for all Victorians.

Victorians are invited to enter the 2021 Resilient Australia Awards, to recognise, promote and celebrate their initiatives to build and strengthen community resilience.

Today is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of women. IWD also gives us an opportunity to educate ourselves and those around us about gender equality and work toward building a culture of respect and fairness.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check has started. All people who work in an 'risk-assessed' role within the NDIS need a check.

Four Department of Justice and Community Safety staff members have been recognised for their distinguished service as part of the 2021 Australia Day Honours.

Applications are open for scholarships for Victorians with a disability in law, criminology, para-legal, psychology, social work and other justice related fields.

The Provisional Payments Pilot enables emergency services workers to access payments for mental health support while their WorkCover compensation claim is being determined

Applications are now open for grants under the Building Safer Communities Program to support innovative approaches to address the causes of offending, crime and community safety.

The Victorian Government welcomes the report of the Expert Reference Group on Public Drunkenness (ERG), ‘Seeing the Clear Light of Day’.

AccessAbility Day 2020 has been a great success, with 21 participants experiencing what it is like to work in diverse areas of the department.

Victorians can now easily report graffiti after the launch of a new database and easy-to-use app.

The review examines Victoria’s victim support system and proposes a program of reform to improve the service response

Find out more about recent reforms and express your interest in further consultation on how the law applies to deceased victims

The 2019-20 Annual Report for the Department of Justice and Community Safety (Victoria) has been released.

More than $5.6 million has been awarded to improve public safety, security infrastructure and economic growth in Victoria

The Victorian Government welcomes the Committals Report 2020 by the Victorian Law Reform Commission.

An independent review is being conducted into Victoria's workers compensation system and you're invited to have your say.

Information about the Permitted worker scheme covering workplaces in Melbourne, Victoria from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August.

The Victorian Government welcomes the Contempt of Court Report 2020 by the Victorian Law Reform Commission

Fire Rescue Victoria, the new fire and rescue service operating in Melbourne and regional centres was launched on 1 July 2020

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

Youth Justice's responding to the potential risk of COVID-19 to ensure the safety of staff, young people and visitors

Funding of up to $500,000 to improve community safety, security and confidence in public places

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

Latest coronavirus update from Brett Sutton, Victoria’s Chief Health Officer coronavirus in Victoria

From 2 March 2020 new laws allowing renters in Victoria to keep a pet come into effect

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.

The Fines Reform Advisory Board, headed by former Victoria Police Commissioner, Ken Lay, is asking Victorians about their experience of the fines system

Follow the progress of a review of the Retirements Villages Act 1986.

T he Victorian community was asked to have their say on how best to implement the proposed ban of conversion practices by providing feedback on the discussion paper

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

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