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New data reveals soaring prison costs across Australia: a convict country following the American model

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 4 February 2026

February 04, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE

‘A costly and devastating policy failure’ – Australia now spends a record $1.1 billion a year locking up children

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 30 January 2026

January 30, 2026

NEWS

Anne Hollonds: Locking up more kids in jail won't fix crime

The Herald Sun, 26 December 2025

January 05, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE

Victorian Government is sentencing children to worse outcomes in life by treating them as adults

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 5 December 2025

December 05, 2025

NEWS

Patrick Burton and Rob White: Think small to have big impact on youth justice

The Mercury, 26 November 2025  

November 28, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

Weakening doli incapax puts children and communities at greater risk

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 21 November 2025

November 21, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice a landmark opportunity for evidence-based reform

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 14 November 2025

November 14, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

Victoria’s plan to sentence children as adults a dangerous and costly political stunt

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 12 November 2025

November 12, 2025

MEDIA RELEASE

NSW makes smart investment for safer regional communities

Justice Reform Initiative Media Release, 7 November 2025

November 07, 2025

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