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More than 5000 Victorians Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria representatives joined more than 5000 people on Wednesday on the final leg of the 500km Walk for Truth from Portland to Melbourne’s Parliament House.
Churches in Victoria to be held vicariously liable for abuse
Churches will be held vicariously liable for abuse committed by their priests under new Victorian laws to be introduced to the state’s Parliament by the end of the year. Source: ABC News.
Victorian Government ‘committed’ to delayed poker machine reforms
Landmark reforms to make poker machines safer for Victorian punters have been delayed by years by the Allan Government, a decision that has infuriated colleagues and gambling reformers. Source: ABC News.
Victorian Parliament passes controversial hate speech laws
New hate speech laws have passed Victoria’s Parliament after Labor struck a last-minute deal with the Greens, while the opposition has warned the changes will have a “chilling effect on freedom of speech”. Source: Herald Sun.
Victorian Government urged to support community service organisations
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 Budget must prioritise the funding of critical services that support marginalised people and communities to flourish, Jesuit Social Services says.
Victoria to remove ‘gag clause’ from euthanasia laws
The Victorian Government will move to bring its euthanasia laws in line with other states by scrapping a “gag clause” that prevents doctors from initiating conversations about the option with their patients. Source: The Australian.
Victorian Premier announces new measures to tackle anti-Semitism
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has welcomed the Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s proposed measures to confront anti-Semitism, dangerous demonstrations and strengthen social cohesion across the state. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Victorian Government faces showdown with faith groups over hate laws
A proposed overhaul of Victoria’s hate laws has provoked a backlash from Church leaders and faith-based groups who fear the reforms will erode protections for religious freedom. Source: The Age.
Minister orders inquiry into Victoria’s exam fiasco
Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has ordered a full review into this year’s VCE exam bungle after the state’s curriculum authority unintentionally published test questions that gave thousands of students an advantage. Source: The Age.