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A-G introduces new measures in response to Lawyer X royal commission
Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes has confirmed new changes to the state’s justice system as part of its response to the final report of the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants (RCMPI).
Emma Musgrave
In a statement to the media, the A-G said a special investigator, implementation monitor and significant investment in the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) and the courts would be rolled out in response to the royal commission’s 54 recommendations to government.
A $87.9 million funding package will help support the implementation of these recommendations.
“The Government has already delivered the 10 recommendations with a three-month implementation timeframe – including the appointment of Sir David Carruthers as the Implementation Monitor and the establishment of the cross-agency Implementation Taskforce,” Jaclyn Symes’ statement said.
“The Government has begun identifying suitable candidates for the role of Special Investigator and will make the appointment in the middle of 2021, prior to legislation to support the role being introduced in the second half of this year.”
Looking ahead, Ms Symes noted that the government will ensure the state has “a robust and accountable system of police oversight – launching a systemic review to deliver legislative reform that places a stronger focus on the needs of complainants and victims of police misconduct”.
“We’ll work closely with Victoria Police, integrity agencies, community legal centres and community groups on the review so police oversight is strong and transparent, while meeting the needs of our diverse communities and backing the integrity of Victoria Police,” she said.
“Work is also underway to develop legislation to reform the disclosure and human source management frameworks, with disclosure reforms expected to be introduced later this year.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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