Cafferkey family wants Vic crims named

A lawyer representing the family of murdered Victorian woman Sarah Cafferkey says the names and addresses of violent criminals should be made publicly available.

Ms Cafferkey, 22, was killed by Steven James Hunter at Bacchus Marsh in in November 2012, shortly after the 48-year-old completed parole for another murder.

Lawyer for the Cafferkey Dan Mori said there was a widespread desire for the names and addresses of violent offenders to be put on a public register.

"Having the ability, for a member of the public, to see who's living in their building or in their neighbourhood is something most people I think would like to have," he told ABC Radio on Saturday.

The Victorian government has recently toughened parole regulations in the wake of the Cafferkey case and the murder of Jill Meagher, but Mr Mori said there was a public desire for information.

"The government has focused on fixing the parole board, which is excellent, but a registry and information to the public on who's living in their community, that's another piece that has to be looked at and seriously considered," Mr Mori said.