27 April 2023

VIC Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility: What it Means and is it enough?

The age of criminal responsibility is the age at which a child can be charged with a criminal offence and held responsible for their actions. In most states and territories in Australia, the age of criminal responsibility is 10 years old, which is one of the lowest ages in the world. However, there has been […]

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A Safer Future for Sex Workers in Queensland through Decriminalisation

The Queensland Government has taken a step towards decriminalising sex work, recognising it as work and not as a crime. The Queensland Law Reform Commission was asked to conduct a review and recommend a framework for a decriminalised sex work industry in Queensland. This was requested with the aim of enhancing safety, promoting health, and

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