# Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists after high-profile convictions

The Victorian government has pledged to ban suppression orders that conceal the identities of convicted rapists, following the cases of Ralph Carr and Tom Silvagni. The reform aims to increase transparency and accountability in sexual assault sentencing. It marks a significant policy shift in Australia's second-most populous state.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/11/victoria-to-ban-suppression-orders-for-rapists-ntwnfb) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:51:46 GMT