1Purposes

1 Purposes The main purposes of this Act are— (a) to establish the Magistrates' Court of Victoria; and (b) to amend and consolidate for the purposes of the new Court the law relating to the jurisdiction and procedure of Magistrates' Courts; and (c) to provide for the fair and efficient operation of the Magistrates' Court; and (d) to abolish inefficient and unnecessary court process and procedures; and (e) to allow for the Magistrates' Court to be managed in a way that will ensure— (i) fairness to all parties to court proceedings; and (ii) the prompt resolution of court proceedings; and (iii) that optimum use is made of the Court's resources.