Victorian election: gang violence at centre of law and order debate

State attorney general Martin Pakula and his counterpart, John Pesutto, put forth ideas to combat crime

Victoria’s major parties are unapologetic about making an election issue of gang violence in Melbourne, despite acknowledging some offenders may be grappling with psychological trauma from war in South Sudan.

On Wednesday the attorney general, Martin Pakula, and his opposition counterpart, John Pesutto, went toe-to-toe on law and order, appearing on a panel alongside the Law Institute of Victoria president, Belinda Wilson, and retired supreme court justice Lex Lasry.

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