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Australian justice system
Coverage of Australian justice system in the Nexus archive.
- Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped
The Victorian Labor government plans to toughen consequences for young offenders after 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl were dropped. The girl had faced charges including reckless conduct and motor vehicle theft. The opposition described the case as proof the justice system is broken.