How Australia's states and territories are grappling with youth crime - ABC News Online

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ou'd only have to have paid passing attention to the news in the last few years to know youth crime is a hot-button issue.

It's been debated on talkback radio, at community forums and by news outlets across the country, contributing to a growing sense of community fear.

Most recently in Victoria it was a machete fight at a large Melbourne shopping centre, where most of the people allegedly involved were aged 18 or younger and on bail.

Period	31 May 2025

Title	How Australia's states and territories are grappling with youth crime ABC Online News
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	ABC Online News
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	31/05/25
Description	ou'd only have to have paid passing attention to the news in the last few years to know youth crime is a hot-button issue. It's been debated on talkback radio, at community forums and by news outlets across the country, contributing to a growing sense of community fear. Most recently in Victoria it was a machete fight at a large Melbourne shopping centre, where most of the people allegedly involved were aged 18 or younger and on bail.
Producer/Author	Elise Kinsella and Madi Chwasta
URL	https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-31/australian-state-and-territories-are-grappling-with-youth-crime/105355282
Persons	Vincent Hurley