The Andrews government will wait until 2027 to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, as demanded by Indigenous, medical and legal groups, but there will be exemptions.
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The Andrews government has resisted a push from advocacy groups and some cabinet ministers to immediately raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, opting instead for a staggered approach.