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New law archive

An archive of New law articles about changes to the law that have been incorporated into new editions of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) publications.

Graffiti – new law
Date: 22 April 2008
New graffiti offence gives police more power to search young people who they suspect have been marking graffiti or carrying a graffiti marking implement.
Enforcing fines issued to young people – new law
Date: 17 December 2007
CAYPINS is the new system for enforcing fines that have been issued to young people
Hoon driving & failing to stop – new law
Date: 11 December 2007
New offence of failing to stop when directed by police is now a hoon driving offence.
Weapons & dangerous articles – new law
Date: 06 December 2007
New penalties for weapons and other dangerous articles in public places and near licensed premises.
Learning to drive – new law
Date: 04 December 2007
New rules for young learner drivers before they can be licensed to drive. Includes mobile phone restrictions, accompanying driver responsibility, learner logs and minimum driving times.
Fines & naming another driver – new law
Date: 29 November 2007
New rules about naming another driver where fine is sent to someone who was not driving when offence took place.
Smoking bans in pubs and clubs – new law
Date: 03 December 2007
Smoking is prohibited in pubs and clubs and smokers or pub owners can be fined.
Voting – new law
Date: 29 November 2007
Changes to procedure for enrolling to vote in government elections and right of prisoners to vote.