Number that lays bare full extent of state’s youth crime crackdown
Amid the crime data around the state government’s offensive against youth crime, one figure stands out as a true indicator.
Youth Crime
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Premier’s message to ‘little punks’ as data shows new laws working
Youth crime data has provided the first indication the government’s controversial “adult crime, adult time” laws are working. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Queenslanders will back you in this fight, they have had enough
There is zero doubt Premier David Crisafulli has the public on his side on his determination to crack down on youth crime, writes the editor.
Reason to smile: The numbers that might just save Crisafulli’s skin
More than 100,000 Queenslanders have become victims of crime under the new state government, but fresh data shows rates have fallen.
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Kid crims learning Premier’s laws are out to get them
For too long, bleeding heart magistrates have just slapped the wrists of repeat offenders, but now they’re waking up with the backing of tough new laws, and word is spreading where it matters most, writes Kylie Lang.
‘Sorry Crisafulli’: Balaclava-clad ‘punks’ taunt Premier in alleged stolen cars
A new series of videos uncovered by The Courier-Mail shows youths flaunting allegedly stolen cars with captions saying mocking the government and telling cops to “f**k off”. WATCH HERE
‘They have machetes, I can’t have pepper spray’: Victim’s anger after $140k car theft
Angry victims of teenage criminals are demanding answers, as repeat offenders continue to be granted bail, allowing them to reoffend and create new victims.
Premier goes rogue to add 20 new charges to adult crime, adult time
Premier David Crisafulli will override the Human Rights Act to add more offences including kidnapping and stealing firearms to Adult Crime, Adult Time laws. SEE THE LIST + HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Out of control’: Youth crime triples in a decade as LNP vows to turn tide
A crime report to be released on Wednesday sheds light on the true scale of the youth crime crisis the LNP must tackle.
Gerber’s lips are sealed. Is she hiding an ‘adult time, adult crime’ bombshell?
Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber has refused to detail what seven serious charges will be included in the second round of the government’s flagship crime laws this week.
Damning crime stats show scale of job facing Premier
New crime victim data is a wake-up call for Queenslanders and a blow to Premier David Crisafulli’s crusade. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Labor ‘destroyed the fabric of Qld’, Crisafulli and parents in firing line
Is it an impossible task or just a stunt to be elected? The state is split on whether David Crisafulli should fall on his sword if he can’t fix the youth crime crisis in a term. WHAT YOU SAID
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