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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we operate, the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung and Bunurong Peoples of the Kulin Nation. We extend this acknowledgement to all First Nations’ Peoples and pay our respects to their Elders past and present and acknowledge sovereignty was never ceded.

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The Victorian Government undertake a broad ranging review of the effectiveness (including cost recovery) of the Infringement and Demerit Point System in discouraging anti-social behaviour of 10-25 year olds and promotes safety, fairness and community welfare (1).

References:

  1. See Fines Reform Advisory Board, ‘FRAB Summary Report on the Delivery of Fines Reform’, (Report, April 2020), p. 14 which recommends ‘Improved access and outcomes for vulnerable people through a reformulated nexus test’ (Recommendation 7) and ‘A better balance between fairness to fine recipients and road safety’ (Recommendation 8).