Liberal plan to split Victorian appeals court attacked as ‘thought bubble’ that would politicise judiciary

Published August 23, 2026 · Category: News

Overview

Opposition leader Jess Wilson says new dedicated court of criminal appeal would set precedents for tougher sentences

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A radical overhaul of Victoria’s highest court, proposed by the Liberal party to increase sentences, has been criticised by legal and human rights groups who warn it would politicise the judiciary.

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The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, on Sunday announced that if elected in November the Coalition would split the court of appeal in two, creating a dedicated court of criminal appeal alongside a separate court of civil appeal.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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