Bikie Gangs Could be Stripped of Colours and Symbols Under Victoria’s New Laws

The new legislation comes in response to increased gang violence in Victoria.

Members of the Rebels motorcycle gang ride to Perth, Australia, on Sept. 12, 2013. Paul Kane/Getty Images

The Victorian government is taking tough measures against outlaw bikie gang members with plans to strip them of club colours, patches, and symbols.

The recommendations were made after an independent review of Victoria’s Criminal Organisations Control Act 2012 found that current measures fail to tackle organised crime.