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Now in its seventh edition, A Quick Guide to Sentencing explains the where, when, what and how of sentencing in Victoria. It provides a plain-language overview of Victorian sentencing law and is designed for teachers, students and the wider community.
This revised edition reflects changes to the Youth Justice Act 2024 (Vic).
Authored and published by the Sentencing Advisory Council
© State of Victoria, Sentencing Advisory Council, 2026
A Quick Guide to Sentencing (except all logos) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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