Spent convictions scheme in Victoria – Finally here

The Victorian parliament recently passed the Spent Convictions Bill 2021 (Vic) ('the Spent Convictions Bill'). The Spent Convictions Bill gives people who have been found guilty of criminal offences an opportunity to avoid that finding of guilt being disclosed in a criminal history check. This is a great opportunity for people who have committed offences to "turn a new page" in their life and no longer be burdened by an out of character indiscretion that for some was committed a while ago. This truly promotes rehabilitation because it allows people to apply for jobs without fearing that they will be over-looked because they have a criminal record.

This article will provide some information on how the Spent Conviction scheme will work.