State’s big move to tackle youth crime

State’s big move to tackle youth crime

One Australian state has introduced fresh changes to youth crime laws after Victoria and Queensland announced “adult crime, adult time” legislation.

Minns Labor Government to strengthen doli incapax test, bolster diversionary programs in youth crime reform package: Minns, Catley, Dib, Daley I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales; The Hon. Yasmin Catley, Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism (NSW); The Hon. Jihad Dib, Minister for Youth Justice (NSW); The Hon. Michael Daley, Attorney General, Joint Media Release, 18 November 2025 The Minns Labor Government will introduce new laws into NSW Parliament today to give NSW Police and the courts stronger tools to interrupt youth offending earlier and keep communities safe, in…