Text as at 15 April 2026

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1 Purposes

The main purposes of this Act are—

(a)to establish the Magistrates' Court of Victoria; and

(b)to amend and consolidate for the purposes of the new Court the law relating to the jurisdiction and procedure of Magistrates' Courts; and

(c)to provide for the fair and efficient operation of the Magistrates' Court; and

(d)to abolish inefficient and unnecessary court process and procedures; and

(e)to allow for the Magistrates' Court to be managed in a way that will ensure—

(i)fairness to all parties to court proceedings; and

(ii)the prompt resolution of court proceedings; and

(iii)that optimum use is made of the Court's resources.