
Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan watching on during the round one WNBL match between Bendigo Spirit and Townsville Fire at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo, Australia, on Oct. 19, 2025. Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images
Children aged 14 or over who commit violent crimes could face life in prison under Premier Jacinta Allan’s “adult time for violent crime” plan.
The new push comes as the Victorian Labor government is facing significant pressure from the Opposition following a spate of fatal machete attacks, violent crimes, and home invasions.
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