After a brief discussion with Zoe Mackenzie.This evening , it was confirmed the victoria laws around youth offending end knife crimes have now been confirmed.It will be tightened and stricter consequences will now be enforced this also includes real jail time for youth offenders no longer as an option of last resort.

Attached is a story from ABC however there is many more.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-12/victoria-bail-machete-law-reform/105035368