Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026

Victoria to raise the age of criminal responsibility

A child's hand hooked on a blue metal fence

Youth Justice. Source: Getty / Getty Images

The Victorian government plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old next year, before lifting it to 14 by 2027. Youth advocates have expressed disappointment, saying changes should be immediate and not in stages to stop children suffering in detention.


Published

By Phillippa Carisbrooke

Presented by Dinita Rishal

Source: SBS




Share this with family and friends


The Victorian government plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years old next year, before lifting it to 14 by 2027. Youth advocates have expressed disappointment, saying changes should be immediate and not in stages to stop children suffering in detention.



Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Nepali

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Nepali News

Watch it onDemand

Watch now