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Published: 15 Oct 2025

This online forum explored recent legislative changes to the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility in the Australian Capital Territory (raised to 14 years) and Northern Territory (raised to 12 years then reduced to 10 years). Speakers outlined the policy drivers, legislative changes, and implementation challenges, including their impact on policing, justice systems, and community outcomes. The forum provided practical insights into how these reforms were being operationalised and what this means for policing organisations and their members on the frontline.

This event is available for Australian and New Zealand Police members only.

Speakers

Esther Giang, Acting Team Leader, Legislation and Policy ACT Policing

Emma Guo, Senior Team Leader, Legislation and Governance ACT Policing

Acting Superintendent Hayley Duncan, Territory Youth Division Northern Territory Police

Commander Sonia Kennon, Southern Domestic Violence & Youth Northern Territory Police

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All Australia and New Zealand police members/employees are entitled to access this publication through ANZPAA's secure member site. You must provide your official police jurisdictional email address to subscribe.

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