Victorian government says it will introduce legislation to abolish public drunkenness offence this year

Natalie Croxon
Updated November 29 2020 - 5:03pm, first published November 28 2020 - 8:50pm
Tanya Day's family have welcomed a report that supports the decriminalisation of public drunkenness.
Tanya Day's family have welcomed a report that supports the decriminalisation of public drunkenness.

The state government will introduce legislation to decriminalise public intoxication this year, following the receipt of an independent report it says is a "lasting tribute" to the death of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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