The Shadow of Secrecy: Labor's Election Pledge on Suppression Orders The recent announcement by Premier Ben Carroll and Attorney General Sonya Kilkenny that a re elected Labor government would limit the use of suppression orders in Victorian courts has been met with a mixture of relief and skepticism.
Open justice advocates welcome this commitment as a step towards addressing concerns over secrecy provisions, but many question whether it goes far enough to rectify the problems plaguing the system.
The use of mental health grounds to secure suppression orders has become increasingly contentious in recent years.