Action description:
In partnership with states and territories, a proposal to be developed to increase the minimum age of criminal responsibility, paying particular attention to eliminating the overrepresentation of First Nations' children in the criminal justice system.
Outcome:
Outcome 11
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
No
Indicators:
Proportion of young people first coming into youth justice system aged 10 to 13 (offending and courts data and first entry to detention)
Responsible Ministers:
Attorney-General
Resourcing:
Costs are to be absorbed within existing resources
Delivery timeframe:
Ongoing
Agency:
Attorney-General's Department