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Teen carjacker spared jail despite Victoria's new 'adult time' laws

Source: abc.net.au Published Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:50:58 +0000

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Key context: The first teenager charged under Victoria's Adult Crime, Adult Time laws has been spared jail, after a judge ruled there were "exceptional circumstances" in the case. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The first teenager charged under Victoria's Adult Crime, Adult Time laws has been spared jail, after a judge ruled there were "exceptional circumstances" in the case.

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