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flag Victoria’s bail law changes caused prison overcrowding, delaying court appearances for inmates, including an Indigenous woman and accused killer Perry Kouroumblis.

flag Victoria’s revised bail laws have caused severe prison overcrowding, leading to frequent failures to transport inmates to court, including an Indigenous woman and accused killer Perry Kouroumblis. flag With 325 people in custody on one day, officials say no room exists for transport, prompting delays, adjournments, and reliance on video links. flag The March changes to the Bail Act, aimed at boosting community safety, have increased unsentenced inmates by 21% to 2,547 by October. flag Police and corrections lack a daily court priority list, worsening the crisis. flag Legal advocates warn the issues were predictable, and no short-term fix is available.

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