Critics warn Victoria’s bail-law changes could worsen housing pressure from a growing prison population.
WHO:Critics and advocates
WHAT:Critics and advocates warn that Victoria’s bail-law tightening could repeat past outcomes as the prison population grows.
WHEN:Jun 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM ET
WHERE:Victoria
WHY:They warn that last year’s tightening of the Bail Act could see history repeat itself after changes to bail laws following a high-profile death in custody.
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