16 May 2018
$7.6 Million Boost To Help Address Youth Crime
July 20, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has announced $7.6 million in grants to help local communities tackle youth crime and repeat offending by intervening early and diverting young people from crime. As a part of the Government’s record investment, the Youth Crime Prevention Grants help local communities tackle the underlying causes of youth crime and repeat offending […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
$1.5 Million To Empower Koori Young People
July 20, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to programs to empower and re-engage Koori young people through camps, sporting activities, workshops and education. Across Victoria 25 projects had been given funding through the Labor Government’s Koori Youth Crime Prevention Grants. These include: Ngwala Willumbong has been awarded $150,000 to provide […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
Neighbourhood Justice Centre Celebrates 10 Years
March 6, 2017
The Neighbourhood Justice Centre today celebrated its 10th anniversary of supporting the local community at a special event at the Melba Speigeltent in Collingwood. Since the centre opened its doors a decade ago, it has worked with local organisations and community members to tackle justice, crime and safety issues in the City of Yarra. Opened […]
Legal Year Officially Declared Open In Geelong
January 16, 2017
The legal year has officially kicked off in the state’s second largest city with a traditional ceremony at the Geelong Law Courts today. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll joined judicial officers, indigenous elders and legal professionals from the Geelong region to attend the annual ceremonial sitting. The Geelong community is served by a strong […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
Funding Support For Aboriginal Land Negotiations
December 19, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government will provide $200,000 to Victoria’s Taungurung people to continue their native title negotiations. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll announced the funding today, which will support the Taungurung Clans Aboriginal Corporation to reach an agreement with the State under Victoria’s Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010. When finalised, the agreement will recognise […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
County Koori Court Opens In Mildura
August 19, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government today launched the Mildura County Koori Court, delivering more culturally appropriate justice services for the state’s north-west Aboriginal communities. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll attended the official ceremony at the Mildura Courthouse, which is the third County Koori Court in Victoria. Koori Courts were first established as a division of […]
Safety And Security Upgrade For Korumburra Court
June 6, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court, improving community safety and delivering on key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The $375,000 project is part of the Labor Government’s $58.1 million in funding for the state’s courts in the Victorian Budget 2016/17. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll today visited […]
Safety And Security Upgrade For Bairnsdale Court
June 6, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court, improving community safety and delivering on key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The $600,000 project is part of the Labor Government’s $58.1 million in funding for the state’s courts in the Victorian Budget 2016/17. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll today visited […]
New Digital Campaign To Drive Down Home Fire Risk
May 30, 2016
The Andrews Labor Government today launched a new digital campaign to drive down the number of preventable fires in homes across Victoria. Preventable house fires cost Victorians $75 million in 2015, and caused the tragic deaths of nine people. Last year, there were more than 3000 preventable fires in homes. The Safe Mistake Zone encourages […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice
Young Members The Future Of Volunteering
May 21, 2016
Young emergency management volunteers have come together at CFA’s first Young Members Forum to share ideas and discuss the future of volunteering in Victoria. Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll officially opened the forum today which saw 200 young volunteers meet and work together from all over the state. Young members from the Country Fire […]
Categories: Media Release, Parliamentary Secretary for Justice