PoliticsAustralia news live: Victorian Liberals announce plan for new appeals court to ensure tougher sentences

Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson says the Liberals would split the existing Court of Appeal into separate criminal and civil courts if elected, adding specialist judges to apply new bail and sentencing laws. Powerhouse Parramatta, a 12-year, A$915m museum and gallery project, has also revealed five inaugural exhibitions ahead of its planned 7 November opening.

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