‘Toughest Ever’: Victoria’s New Bail Laws to Bring Harsher Consequences for Offenders

The ‘last resort’ principle for youth offenders is set to be removed and a tougher bail test is to be introduced for serious and repeat offenders.

Victorian Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan addresses the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 29, 2020. AAP Image/James Ross

The Victorian government has introduced sweeping new bail laws designed to reduce reoffending and improve community safety.

The “toughest bail laws ever” are set to overhaul the state’s bail decision-making process.