‘Race to the bottom’: Plea over heavy-handed youth justice move
In an open letter to Qld politicians, Margaret McMurdo slams the “law and order” focus on young offenders. But the Acting Premier says some of the criticism is unfair.
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.
Stop this mad race to the bottom on youth justice
Both sides of politics in Queensland need to end the race to the bottom on youth justice issues and instead jointly adopt policies that are known to work, writes Margaret McMurdo.
Warning: Qld could be forced into big pay outs after youth justice move
Extraordinary new laws stripping children of their rights will open the state government up to civil claims and potential pay outs, leading lawyers warn.
Editor’s view: Labor faithful must lament a govt that’s lost its way
The clock is ticking on a government that has lost its way. Change must come, and all who believe in the Labor movement must demand it, writes the editor.
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Audit to determine if youth justice diversion strategies working
A wide-ranging audit will determine if the Queensland government’s diversion strategies are preventing young criminals from reoffending.
‘I’m scared’: Ex-premier who faced down bikies fears armed kids more
Campbell Newman has told how he fears more for his personal safety now than he did during the war with the bikies.
‘Returned to juvie’: Repeat kid crims should face same rules as adults
Children released early from youth detention who then go on to commit more crimes should be treated like adults and sent back behind bars, the Police Union president says.
‘Extreme resistance’: Palaszczuk faces blowback from own union
A major union warns its workers will deploy “extreme resistance” should the government’s youth justice measures make jails less safe for workers.
Qld youth crime plea: ‘Let’s see how tough they are’
Queensland’s youth crime scourge shows no signs of stopping – and couriermail.com.au readers have had enough. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Lawyers, human rights boss slam Queensland youth justice plan
The state’s human rights commissioner has fired a warning over the Premier’s controversial youth justice laws in a parliamentary committee, while lawyers say they won’t work.
My night spent in Qld’s most crime-riddled community
A Saturday night in the Queensland community with the worst youth crime rate in the state throws a horrifying mix of incidents at the police struggling to keep residents safe. SEE THE FOOTAGE
‘Poverty in your face’: Third-world state of Mount Isa’s broken homes
Many have nothing, living in housing commission homes, while others are gainfully employed, driving a new Toyota. This is Mount Isa – Queensland’s outback crime capital. WATCH THE VIDEO
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