Bail in Victoria After the 2026 Reforms: Why Being Charged While Already on Bail Matters

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From 31 March 2026 the Bail Act 1977 (Vic) can uplift specified alleged indictable offending on bail to the reverse-onus show compelling reason test, with Schedule 4 and Schedule 5 carve-outs. Section 4F imposes a separate high degree of probability component for prescribed repeat serious offences. Neither means automatic remand.