Will rank and file cop him? New commissioner has his work cut out
There will be no honeymoon period for new police commissioner Steve Gollschewski, writes Terry Goldsworthy.
Enough is Enough
Queensland newspapers join forces with a message for our politicians, on behalf of our communities. This is not the state we want – one in the grip of a youth crime epidemic so widespread that readers from the border north to the Cape live in fear that it will be their car, their home or their life that is taken next.
‘If you’ve got any chance …’: Shirvo’s brutal swipe at Steven Miles
Sunrise host Matt Shirvington has fired a warning shot at Steven Miles, telling the Premier there is one key issue he must fix to stand a chance of winning the October election. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Gag media, avoid detention: The youth crime report LNP refused to endorse
Members of the now disbanded Youth Justice Reform Select Committee wanted to gag the media from reporting on youth crime, it can be revealed, an accusation rejected by a Labor MP.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Labor moves to kill deadlocked crime committee
A war of words has erupted after Labor moved to dissolve a parliamentary youth crime committee amid an impasse with LNP members.
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No maximum penalties: Youth crime reforms slammed as ‘failed stunt’
The Palaszczuk government’s celebrated 10-point youth crime plan has been slammed as a failure amid revelations no juveniles have been slapped with one of the ‘even tougher’ measures promised. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Rent a crowd’: Protesters mocked as Palaszczuk stays away
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has again failed to appear at a rally against youth crime happening outside a building she was in, this time sending a Labor backbencher who proceeded to mock protesters.
Youth criminal drugs bombshell: Govt slammed for ‘desperate’ deflection
Every one of Queensland’s serious youth crime repeat offenders have drug issues, it can be revealed, as the government faces criticism from the LNP over its multimillion-dollar attempt at a solution.
State of fear: Prisoners in our own homes as criminals rule the streets
Fewer than half of Queenslanders feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods at night, according to the latest police figures.
Premier’s $250m youth remand move blasted as ‘Band Aid fix’
Youth and community organisations are split on state government plans for a new $250m youth remand centre at Wacol, which is expected to open some time next year. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘How many more lives?’ Outrage after carer killed in alleged stolen car crash
The “senseless” death of an aged care worker, killed in a crash allegedly caused by a man who had stolen a Mercedes at gunpoint and raced through a school zone, has sparked calls for tougher action on crime.
Editor’s view: It’s time pollies got together on crime
Business as usual will not address Queensland’s youth crime epidemic. Bringing it under control will take a bipartisan approach, writes the editor.
Legal profession’s staggering take-down of Qld’s watch house move
The Palaszczuk government’s legislation for adult watch houses to be used as youth detention centres would likely lead to a rise in crime, the legal profession has said in a scathing attack.
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