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Life terms introduced for 'evil' Victorian gangs who recruit children

The Victorian government is raising the maximum penalty for recruiting children to commit crimes as it seeks to shut down organised crime syndicates driving the state's crime wave.

1 report1 sourceJun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
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ABC AustraliaJun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM

Life terms introduced for 'evil' Victorian gangs who recruit children

The Victorian government is raising the maximum penalty for recruiting children to commit crimes as it seeks to shut down organised crime syndicates driving the state's crime wave.

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