Life terms introduced for 'evil' Victorian gangs who recruit children (opens original article in a new tab)

The Victorian government is introducing life prison terms for individuals who recruit children to commit serious crimes, including firebombings and home invasions, as part of broader measures to tighten firearms regulations and combat organised crime.

• Victorian government introduces life jail terms for recruiting children to commit serious crimes
• Organised crime syndicates are using encrypted platforms to recruit vulnerable teenagers for firebombings and home invasions
• New firearms laws restrict licenses to citizens and permanent residents, with strengthened background checks