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William Ton, Melissa Meehan and Samantha Lock

Tougher bail regime to harden young crims, critics warn

Critics warn Victoria's new tougher bail laws are not the way to reduce the state's record crime. (Callum Godde/AAP PHOTOS)

Tougher bail laws will not make communities safer, say advocates who argue the reforms are not evidence-based and risk entrenching criminal behaviour.

But Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has defended the latest reforms as the state's retailers endure the nation's highest number of violent attacks.

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