Sentencing Act to Take into Account Hate Crimes
Source: Victoria. Attorney General. Media Release
"The Brumby Labor Government will amend the Sentencing Act to require judges to take into account hatred for or prejudice against a particular group as an aggravating factor when sentencing. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said the Sentencing Advisory Council would advise Government on the best way to amend the Sentencing Act. This will bring this aspect of sentencing in Victoria into line with the approach taken in New South Wales,” Mr Hulls said."