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Victoria's new top cop committed to tightening bail laws

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Victoria's new top cop will focus on tightening the state's bail laws as he works to repair a police force fractured by an ongoing pay dispute.

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Victoria's new top cop committed to tightening bail laws

Victoria's new top cop will focus on tightening the state's bail laws as he works to repair a police force ...

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The Age

New police chief talks tough on repeat bail offenders

Rick Nugent said he had already spoken to the state government about bail laws and is confident they will be tightened.

2 days ago·Australia

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The Queenslander

‘Strengthened’ bail laws a first call for police chief

Bail laws will be a major focus for Victoria’s new top cop as the state faces a continued battle with youth crime. Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent fronted the media on Thursday after Shane Patton quit days earlier following a damning no-confidence vote. “It’s clear bail laws need to be strengthened,” Mr Nugent told reporters. “I have met with (Police Minister Anthony Carbines) yesterday, who confirmed they are undertaking a review and wi…

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