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LIV launches Call to Parties campaign for the Victorian election

LIV Media 02 Oct 2018

The Law Institute of Victoria has launched its ‘Call to Parties’ campaign, outlining the 10 key justice issues the major political parties should be addressing in the lead up to the November state election...

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Call to the Parties

Belinda Wilson 01 Oct 2018

As we head into the state election the LIV has outlined 10 key issues the major political parties need to address...

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No place for political attacks on judges

Law Council of Australia 03 Apr 2018

The LCA will continue to use its voice to ensure the separation of powers remains...

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IBAC defends record on police complaints

LIJ 26 Oct 2017

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) general counsel Dr John Lynch has responded to an opinion article published in the October 2017 LIJ in which human rights lawyer Merys Williams argues that police misconduct complaints should be investigated by an independent, transparent complaints body...

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Changes to Powers of Attorney in Victoria

Rebecca Park, Elder Law Section 12 May 2017

On 1 May 2017 the Powers of Attorney Amendment Act 2016 (Vic) (‘the Amending Act’) came into force to amend the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) (‘the POA Act’).

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Homelessness and Public Amenity

Clara Bradley 20 Mar 2017

The number of people falling victim to homelessness in the City of Melbourne has increased by 74% since 2014. The drastic increase has made homelessness more visible...

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Stronger IBAC legislation welcomed by LIV

Kerry O'Shea 10 Feb 2016

The Law Institute of Victoria welcomes the Integrity and Accountability Legislation Amendment (A Stronger System) Bill 2015. The amendments included in the Bill will strengthen the Independent Broad-based...

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