Tuesday, 14 May 2024

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (09:35): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to establish the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, to repeal the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Act 1985, to consequentially amend other acts and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:35): I ask for a brief explanation of the bill.

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (09:35): The bill will strengthen governance and accountability mechanisms and address issues impacting the effective operations of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, VIFM.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.