Rejecting 'tough on crime'? That's political bravery

The Opposition should be commended for its political courage in rejecting the State Government’s latest “tough on crime” measure, argues Ross Womersley from welfare group SACOSS.

Sentencing young offenders as adults won't make us safer

The State Government’s latest ‘tough on crime’ measure targeting young offenders is likely to be counterproductive, writes youth advocate Anne Bainbridge.