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      The Aboriginal Justice Agreement is a partnership between the Victorian Aboriginal community and the Victorian Government. In 2018 its fourth phase - Burra Lotjpa Dunguludja - was launched

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Affidavits

Affidavit is a written statement that is confirmed by the oath or affirmation of the party making it before a person authorised to receive affidavits. Who can make the declarations and the rules around them.

YourPlay - Victoria's pre-commitment scheme

YourPlay is the Victorian Government's pre-commitment scheme. It empowers players to make informed decisions about their gaming machine play.

Youth Justice Bail After-hours Service (YJBAS)

Youth Justice Bail After-hours Service is a state-wide, after hours, bail assessment and advice service available to young people who commit an offence when aged from 10 to 18 years.

Gifts, benefits and hospitality policy

This is the department's policy to its staff, contractors and consultants on accepting, giving, declaring and recording gifts, benefits and hospitality.

Find a Justice of the Peace (JP)

Find a Justice of the Peace in Victoria.

Information for enforcement agencies

Information for state and government enforcement agencies that administer fines in Victoria.

Guardianship and Administration Act 2019

The Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 aims to ensure adults with disabilities are best supported when making life decisions.

Victorian Government Legal Services Panel 2017-18 Annual Report

The annual report for 2017-18 of the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel, a whole of government procurement contract which provides legal services for government departments and statutory agencies.

Victorian Government Legal Services Panel 2016-17 Annual Report

The annual report of the Victorian Government Legal Services Panel, a whole of government procurement contract which provides legal services for government departments and statutory agencies.

Making it easier for victim-survivors of sexual offences to tell their stories

Information about recent reforms to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act (JPRA) and how to express your interest in further consultation on how the law applies to deceased victims.

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