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2 August 2025
Second strike rule created to tighten bail laws

New bail laws have been introduced to Victorian Parliament in an effort to curb reoffending and bolster community safety.

Premier Jacinta Allan, Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny and Police Minister Anthony Carbines introduced the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025 into parliament on Wednesday.

The bill establishes a new bail test for repeat, and serious offenders and creates a second-strike rule for th...

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