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Treaty delivers formal apology and gives First Nations people more oversight over decision concerning them

A treaty with Aboriginal people has been hailed as a historic moment and way forward for future local agreements, but critics question how effective it can be.

Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.

The Victorian government has announced a new youth justice reform package. The package is punitive in its nature, focused around an “adult time for violent crime” measure for several offences. These include aggravated home invasion, intentionally or recklessly causing injury in circumstances of gross violence, carjacking and serious and repeat…

In a move akin to Queensland’s youth crime laws, Jacinta Allan’s proposal could see children as young as 14 face 20-year jail terms in ‘alarming race to the bottom’, human rights expert says

Children as young as 14 face the possibility of life in prison for committing violent crimes under state laws that have sparked widespread backlash.

A state premier has defended backing down on plans to ban face coverings at protests after concerns were raised about a possible legal challenge.

A health system built around "Caucasian male biology" is leading to poor results for women and girls, with many suffering through untreated pain.

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Step towards reconciliation hailed as ‘a historic moment’ with premier Jacinta Allan saying it gives Aboriginal Australians the power to shape policies that affect their lives

“The path to treaty has been long. Our old people have been on the journey to treaty since the beginning of colonisation, having long been vocal in calling out the history of injustices and dispossession faced by First Peoples in this country.”