Sex offender’s identities could be revealed under new reforms being considered by the Victorian Government against the state’s suppression order laws.
An independent review of Victoria's Open Courts Act recommended that courts should no longer hold suppression orders against the identity or whereabouts of sex offenders living in communities under supervision.
The Victorian Government have given their support to 17 of the 18 recommendations with Attorney-General Martin Pakula saying they are taking action to ensure suppression orders are clearer and only made when absolutely necessary.