The latest crime statistics reveal that crime in Victoria continues to rise despite the government’s attempts to curb the trend.

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“We’ve had a message here in Victoria that there’s no consequences for serious crimes.” the Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections said on 3AW Breakfast.

“So you’ve got a group of kids who have continued to increase the level of crime and the amount of crime they’re doing.”

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