7 d. ago Victoria introduces 'adult time for adult crimes” laws into parliament

Victoria is formally introducing tougher sentences for youth criminals in an 11th hour bid to combat the state's crime crisis.

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7 d. ago ‘Adult time’ sentencing laws incompatible with human rights, attorney

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

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7 d. ago ‘Adult time’ youth sentencing laws to pass with token scrutiny

The Victorian government’s “violent crime, adult time” reforms will become law after the Coalition voted to support the legislation that they once criticised.

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7 d. ago Victoria to bring in tougher adult sentences for serious child criminals

Victorian government to introduce 'Adult Time for Violent Crime' reforms into parliament today.

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1 week ago Albanese strikes deal with the Greens to pass environment protection bill

The Albanese government has secured a historic deal with the Greens to pass major reforms to national environment laws.

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3 w. ago The truth about youth crime? A body reacts the same whether stabbed by a 16 or 40

The Allan government’s proposal for tougher sentences on youth crime doesn’t go far enough to end this crisis.

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3 w. ago Brisbane news live: Teen to be sentenced over stabbing of grandmother Vyleen White; Victoria follows Queensland with ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws;

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