The staggering number of court cases waiting to be heard in Victoria

It’s estimated there are a staggering 112,000 outstanding matters waiting to be heard in Victoria’s magistrate court.

And there are a record number of accused criminals out on bail.

COVID has undoubtedly played a major part in delaying cases, but Tony Carbone, Managing Partner of Carbone Lawyers, said money urgently needed to be injected into the justice system.

He says more judges are needed.

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