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Youth justice experts decry kids' medieval punishments

The state of youth justice has been laid bare to a Senate inquiry, with allegations of human rights violations and Middle Ages-style approaches.

AAP · Jul 3

PM vows quick answers after yielding to Bondi inquiry

Anthony Albanese has unveiled a royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following weeks of pressure after the Bondi massacre.

AAP · Jan 7

'Like being suspended in mid-air': The enduring impact of ongoing delays in Australia's courts

New data reveals courts across the country are still grappling with delays, forcing victims, witnesses and the accused to endure wait times far beyond nationally agreed benchmarks.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Victoria floods: Loddon Campaspe and Goulburn Valley legal centres assist flood-affected tenants with advice

Community legal centres in the Loddon Campaspe and Goulburn Valley areas are offering free advice to people impacted by floods as political parties are questioned on how they will improve legal literacy ahead of the state election.

ABC News · Nov 4, 2022

Victorian prison rate growing as sentences for serious crimes get longer, review shows

Tougher penalties for serious crimes in Victoria are contributing to the state's rising rate of imprisonment, a review by an independent advisory body shows.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Affirmative consent laws have passed in Victoria. Here's what that means

The reforms are designed to strengthen the "affirmative consent" model in Victoria's sexual assault laws, but legal groups are concerned the changes will cause greater confusion.

ABC News · Aug 30, 2022

Victoria paying more than $1m a day to keep unsentenced prisoners in jail

Despite steep rise in number of prisoners on remand, Andrews government hasn’t reviewed bail reforms

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2022