He's GOT to be kidding! In 20 years??? THAT was one of the most shocking??? Where does that guy live - under his desk??? He must REALLY be sheltered.
Children’s court magistrate. Probably spends 95% of his time dealing with vandalism and shoplifting. Yes, there are more serious crimes committed by juveniles in Australia, but not really all that many, and those tend to get directed to particular magistrates of the Children’s Court.
I’ve had a fair bit to do with it over the years. They pick who gets particular cases rather carefully.