Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 10, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos and Nino Bucci. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 10, 2026 • Originally reported by Benita Kolovos and Nino Bucci. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Premier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts
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The use of suppression orders by convicted rapists will be banned in Victoria, the premier, Ben Carroll, has announced, with his government committed to “closing every loophole” accused people “abuse and exploit” to hide their identities in the state’s courts.
Carroll and the state’s attorney general, Sonya Kilkenny, made the commitment to amend the state’s Open Courts Act to limit the use of suppression orders if re-elected in November.
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