On 4 December 2024, the LGBTIQA+ Taskforce’s Justice Working Group (JWG) held its fifth meeting for the year and the current term.

The list of members, Terms of Reference and communiques are available.

Specific matters considered

Attorney-General update

The Hon. Jaclyn Symes MP, Attorney-General attended the meeting to provide an update on significant portfolio achievements from 2024 and upcoming priorities for 2025.

Members provided feedback on their priorities for LGBTIQA+ communities.

Family violence and stalking reforms

Department of Justice and Community Safety representatives provided an overview of proposed family violence and stalking reforms.

Members provided feedback on the proposed legislative reforms.

LGBTIQA+ community safety

Victoria Police presented an overview of emerging incidents affecting LGBTIQA+ community safety.

The JWG discussed current community sentiment and provided feedback.

Next meeting

The next formal meeting of the JWG is in early 2025.
 

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