Victoria's youngest offenders, including those convicted of murder, could have their records wiped clean as part of controversial proposed new laws.
The legislation is due to be in parliament in Victoria early in the new year.
The issue has been on the political agenda for some time, with the proposed new law rewarding those who have behaved well for a period of five years.
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Criminals under the age of 15 could have their records cleaned, even if they commit crimes like murder or sexual offences.
Also mooted are adults who have been sentenced to less than 30 months in jail, who could have their records wiped.
Some victims of crime claim the new law is unfair, that it does not deliver justice and favours criminals.
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Employers say that they deserve to have access to records of those who they are bringing into their company and paying.
But the state government says that changes to the law could allow teenagers with criminal records the chance to start over and prevent a life of crime.
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