Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll pledged to ban suppression orders for convicted rapists if re‑elected in November. The proposal would amend the Open Courts Act to close loopholes that allow identities to be hidden on mental‑health grounds. The pledge follows high‑profile cases such as Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni, whose identities were suppressed until conviction.
- ▪Premier Ben Carroll and Attorney‑General Sonya Kilkenny announced plans to amend the Open Courts Act to prohibit suppression orders for convicted rapists.
- ▪Current law permits suppression orders on safety or mental‑health grounds, which have been used by convicted rapists to hide their identities.
- ▪Ralph Carr’s identity was suppressed for nearly three years and Tom Silvagni’s for 18 months before being revealed after their convictions.
- ▪The opposition coalition also pledged to stop the misuse of suppression orders, accusing the Labor government of delaying reforms.
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Victorian premier Ben Carroll has promised to ban suppression orders for convicted rapists if re-elected in November, following high-profile cases including Ralph Carr (pictured). Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian DesignView image in fullscreenVictorian premier Ben Carroll has promised to ban suppression orders for convicted rapists if re-elected in November, following high-profile cases including Ralph Carr (pictured). Composite: Victoria Hart/Guardian DesignVictorian politicsVictoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledgePremier Ben Carroll promises if re-elected to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts Benita Kolovos and Nino BucciMon 10 Aug 2026…
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