Vulnerable women trapped by changes to bail laws

Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019, 03:30 AM | Source: Pursuit

Cathy Humphreys, David Gallant

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In 2017 and 2018, the Victorian Government made amendments to the Bail Act in order to tighten the state’s bail system.

The impetus for change was sparked by the revelation that Dimitrious Gargasoulas was released on bail only a few days prior to him driving a car through Burke Street mall killing six people and injuring another 30.

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