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Raising the age will help children get the right support and bolster community safety

Raising the age will help children get the right support and bolster community safety

by fiona | Nov 26, 2022 | Media Release

MEDIA RELEASENovember 30, 2022 Justice advocates have welcomed a decision by the Northern Territory Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old, saying it will enable vulnerable children to get the support they need. Northern...

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