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Rapists could face life in prison and barristers be prevented from ‘putting victims on trial’ under Victorian Labor reforms

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Rapists could face life in prison and barristers be prevented from ‘putting victims on trial’ under Victorian Labor reformsWorldPing
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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:26:48 UTC.

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