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Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains

Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains

The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.

  • by Matt Dennien

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LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing

LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing

While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.

  • by Matt Dennien
LNP blocks Labor move for more scrutiny of youth crime laws

LNP blocks Labor move for more scrutiny of youth crime laws

Parliamentary debate has begun over the government’s controversial proposed laws, with Labor trying – and failing – to have key parts delayed until early 2025.

  • by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights

Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights

Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights.

  • by Cameron Atfield
LNP MPs rubber-stamp controversial youth justice changes for vote

LNP MPs rubber-stamp controversial youth justice changes for vote

A parliamentary committee tasked with brief scrutiny of the hardline proposed laws have waded through hearings and 186 submissions. The verdict split along party lines.

  • by Matt Dennien
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
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Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want

The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?

  • by Courtney Kruk
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Crisafulli says critics of youth justice bill are part of the problem

Crisafulli says critics of youth justice bill are part of the problem

The rushed and contentious laws have been defended by Queensland’s new premier, as public consultation ends just days after the full details were released.

  • by Matt Dennien
Promising humility, the LNP launch parliament with hubris
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Promising humility, the LNP launch parliament with hubris

Premier David Crisafulli and his team were clear before the election, and since – they would do what they said. Thursday proved this to be only partially true.

  • by Matt Dennien
How the pressure of an election campaign can turn a small target big
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How the pressure of an election campaign can turn a small target big

With 11 days down, and voting about to open, Queensland’s major party leaders are just two weeks from polling day – and the unrelenting spotlight has narrowed.

  • by Matt Dennien
‘Absolute joke’: Teens’ sentence for Uber driver’s stabbing death draws anger

‘Absolute joke’: Teens’ sentence for Uber driver’s stabbing death draws anger

As a driver for hire, the 47-year-old was “an on-call victim” for the then teens, who stabbed him seven times during a robbery.

  • by Rex Martinich
‘Cheap tactics’: Legal figures reject LNP’s latest Qld youth crime pitch

‘Cheap tactics’: Legal figures reject LNP’s latest Qld youth crime pitch

The party would change the way a child’s criminal history could be recorded and used in court. But experts say it won’t make people safer.

  • by Matt Dennien

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