Victoria considers sentencing changes as premier says community wants ‘consequences’ for ‘brazen behaviour’
by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#70MH0)
Exclusive: Jacinta Allan's comments come after a cabinet subcommittee met to address growing concerns about youth crime
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The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has left the door open to sentencing reform, saying the community wants consequences" for brazen, shocking behaviour" amid concerns about violent crime.
The comments mark a shift in language and come after a cabinet subcommittee met on Monday to address growing concerns about youth crime in the state and police and union calls for tougher sentences for repeat offenders.
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