Victorian Labor signals tougher stance on young offenders after 109 charges against 14-year-old dropped

The state’s opposition said case was proof ‘the justice system is broken’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Victorian Labor government says it will “do everything” it can to “toughen consequences” for young offenders after police withdrew 109 charges against a 14-year-old girl, in a case the opposition described as proof “the justice system is broken”. The girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, had b