What Went Wrong in Australia’s ‘Most Liveable City’?

In this video essay based on Andrew Bushnell’s work, we examine the political, cultural, and policing decisions that helped shape Melbourne’s crime wave. We break down the data, explore the rise in youth offending, and look at how ideology-driven justice reforms collided with conditions on the ground.

You’ll learn how Victoria’s policing strategy shifted, why courts have grown more lenient, and why so many locals feel the city has taken a dramatic turn.