Our children deserve futures, not life sentences
VALS condemns the Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025, which removes critical safeguards for children and reflects a deliberate disdain for the rights of children. The Allan Labor government’s blatant disregard for the rights of children will be remembered as a shameful, careless injustice on our kids today, and for future generations to come. […]
Primary school aged children still held criminally responsible, hardly the headline of a progressive government.
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Heartfelt, moving and impactful: The family of Clinton Austin show strength as they read their coronial impact statements in court.
Quotes Attributable to Shaun Austin, brother of Clinton Austin: “My name is Shaun Austin. I am the elder twin brother of Clinton. I have already given a statement to the court about Clinton, who he was, what it was like growing up together, and what happened in his life leading to his passing. It’s hard […]