A ridiculous statement to make, as Fento knows better than anyone
Calls for Shannon Fentiman to step down as minister were nowhere near as absurd as the one she made on Monday, writes the editor.
Youth Crime
Stay up to date with news about Queensland's youth crime crisis. Discover the latest stories, vote in polls, and have your say in the comments below.
Top cop’s huge concern as 227 kids arrested in 3 weeks in latest youth crime surge
The first arrest statistics since the LNP Government’s flagship Making Queensland Safer Laws were introduced have been revealed, along with a stark warning from the state’s Police Commissioner.
LNP cleans up latest Labor youth crime ‘mess’ with $15m pledge
The state government has pledged $15m in vital youth crime funding it claims Labor failed to budget beyond this year.
Jonty reveals her hand after Labor youth crime stand-off
Outspoken Brisbane MP Jonty Bush has revealed her position on the Labor Party days after threatening to quit over a bitter internal battle on tough youth crime laws.
More Stories
How do they work? What do experts say? LNP’s new youth crime laws explained
The LNP government’s Making Queensland Safer laws will pass after days of emotional and heated debate in parliament. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
‘War zones’: Qld’s youth crime hotspots revealed
Queensland’s most prolific young offenders have been mapped, as police grapple with a staggering volume of crime in 2024. SEE THE MAP
Voters have spoken: Premier must push ahead with youth crime crackdown
David Crisafulli should listen to his critics, but on youth crime there is no need for him to postpone his legislative agenda, writes the editor.
‘Torture, child abuse’: Youth crime laws slammed as inhumane
“Adult crime, adult time” laws have been slammed by human rights experts as a major step in the wrong direction that would wreak havoc on courts and prisons.
Editor’s view: Premier vowed to listen to the experts – will he?
For the human rights of children, the government’s response to crime must be evidence-based, writes the editor.
‘Won’t deter them’: Expert warns Adult Crime, Adult Time will fail
The tough new sentencing regime may satisfy the public’s thirst for punitive justice, but criminology experts warn that it will only create a ticking time bomb for society.
‘Got to turn the tide’: Premier defies ‘Adult Time’ critics
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has doubled down on his incoming “Adult Time Adult Crime” laws and confirmed when they will pass, despite critics saying they will only make the community less safe.
Radical new laws: Cops out for blood as youth crime violence explodes
Police are pushing for new DNA and bail laws for young offenders as new evidence reveals juvenile crims in Queensland are more violent than ever before.
Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/topics/qld-youth-crime/page/3