Protocol between Child Protection and Youth Justice.
Youth Justice (2016) (pdf, 298.91 KB)
The Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Act 2025 commenced on 27 February 2026. This legislation is referred to as Adult Time for Violent Crime (ATVC).
See the links below to factsheets from the Department of Justice and Community Services about the changes.
Adult time, Violent crime - Factsheet (DJCS)
Violent crime new legislation - Factsheet for young people (DJCS)