Vic legal changes on cards after murder

Victoria will look at legal changes after a 17-year-old schoolgirl was murdered in a suburban park.

Family members lead the coffin of Masa Vukotic

The murder of Masa Vukotic will lead the Victorian government to consider changes to bail laws. (AAP)

Potential changes to Victoria's legal system after the murder of a Melbourne schoolgirl have bipartisan support.

Sean Price, 31, from Albion, pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering Masa Vukotic, 17, in a Doncaster reserve in March and issues raised in media reports about his history and his release will be examined.

Attorney-General Martin Pakula says parole and other changes related to violent criminals will be discussed.

"There a range of issues that have been brought to light by the media reports and by this case and cases of that nature, and all of those areas will be looked at," Mr Pakula told reporters on Tuesday.

"Clearly what happened to Masa Vukotic is an absolute tragedy, it shouldn't have happened, and rest assured the government is looking into all of the circumstances."

Opposition leader Matthew Guy offered bipartisan support to the government if there were legal changes to be made.

"This girl has encountered someone who shouldn't be on the streets," he told reporters.

Premier Daniel Andrews said there were still matters before the court, so he was limited in what he could say.

"This is a terribly sad case and one where our thoughts and our prayers, I think of all Victorians, are with the family," he said.

"We will continue as a government to give Victoria Police the resources they need and we will continue to look at improvements where ever they might be."


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