Victoria has raised the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years of age, but the commissioner for children and young people says the reform falls short of what is needed.
With rising concerns over youth crime in Melbourne’s suburbs, the commission argues the issue goes beyond criminal interventions and into a public health matter.
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Produced By: Sarah Jensz
Featured In Story: Meena Singh – Commissioner for Children and Young People in Victoria
First aired on The Wire, Friday 3 October 2025