Category: Victoria

Is Offensive Language A Crime In Victoria?

Offensive language laws in Australia The offensive language provisions in both Queensland and Victoria may result in imprisonment for up to six months. Is offensive language a crime in Australia? The Law. Pursuant to section 4A of the Summary Offences Act 1988, a person must not use offensive language in or near, or within hearing […]

What Is The Victoria Police Motto?

Uphold the Right. Victoria Police is the primary law enforcement agency of the Australian state of Victoria. It was formed in 1853 and currently operates under the Victoria Police Act 2013. Victoria Police Motto Uphold the Right “Tenez le Droit” until November 1986 Agency overview Formed 8 January, 1853 Employees 21,399 (December 2019) What is […]

What Sharks Are Protected In Victoria?

Several species of shark are protected in Australia. These include: grey nurse shark. great white shark. dwarf sawfish. green sawfish. shortfin mako. porbeagle. school shark. Harrisson’s dogfish. Are hammerhead sharks protected in Victoria? A number of shark and ray species found in Australian waters are protected under CITES . These include: Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna […]

What Is The Most Common Snake In Victoria?

Tiger Snakes and Lowland Copperheads (photo above, provided by DELWP) are the most frequently encountered snakes near the coast of Victoria, while Eastern Brown Snakes are more common in drier areas. Red-bellied Black Snakes are also common in some areas. What is the most venomous snake in Victoria? Australia’s 10 Most Venomous Snakes Western Brown […]

What Towns Are In North West Victoria?

The North West Metropolitan area includes the suburbs of Broadmeadows, Carlton, Collingwood, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Reservoir, and the city’s central business district to the north of Melbourne, and Essendon, Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee to the west of Melbourne. What is in the north West region Victoria? Includes North Eastern Melbourne – Banyule, Darebin, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Yarra;Hume […]

Is Victoria East Or West Coast?

The eastern states of Australia are the states adjoining the east continental coastline of Australia. These are the mainland states of Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, and the island state of Tasmania. Is Victoria in the east or west? The state of Victoria is located in the south-eastern corner of mainland Australia and occupies […]

How Many Victorians Use Public Transport?

Analysis of the method of travel to work of the residents in Victoria in 2021, compared to Australia, shows that 4.3% used public transport, while 53.4% used a private vehicle, compared with 4.5% and 56.6% respectively in Australia. How many people use public transport in Victoria? In 2017-2018, 565 million passenger trips were made on […]