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Tougher Australian Drug Law Reform but sentencing is deemed lenient

Is Sydney loosing the war against drugs. While it has one of the toughest laws against drugs, sentencing in court is averaged to four years behind bars.

Fencing at a remand centre

The creation of a youth wing at Victoria's Barwon adult jail was unlawful, a judge had ruled. Source: AAP


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By Sylva Mezher

Presented by Ghassan Nakhoul Good Morning Australia from 6 to 8am, Sylva Mezher



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