Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary
2 sources·Updated August 23, 2026
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- ABC Just In AU·2h agoCoalition wants to split Court of Appeal to focus on tougher sentences
The Victorian opposition says it will create a Court of Criminal Appeal if it wins the November election as part of its tough on crime policies.
Read at ABC Just In AU → - Guardian Australia·3h agoLiberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary
Opposition leader Jess Wilson says new dedicated court of criminal appeal would set precedents for tougher sentences Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A radical overhaul of Victoria’s highest court, proposed by the Liberal party to increase sentences,…
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