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ACT Raises Age to 14 - July 2025

Australian Capital Territory, Australia2025, ongoing
Active
Goals

What this campaign seeks

ACT implements age 14 criminal responsibility in July 2025, becoming first Australian jurisdiction to meet international standards.

Issue areas

Categories

best-practicelegislative-reformraise-the-age
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