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‘Under cover of Alfred’: A-G accused of low blow to crime victims
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has been accused of axing a victims of crime group while attention was on Cyclone Alfred.
‘Everything on the table’ – but controversial law hosed down
A push to introduce changes to protect homeowners using self-defence, dubbed Castle Law, has reignited at an anti-crime rally.
Cops are finally in charge – now they must steer Qld’s youth crime laws
There are now six former police officers in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, and I find that rather reassuring, writes Des Houghton.
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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.
‘Christmas coup’: The eight Labor MPs split on new youth crime laws revealed
The Premier’s “adult crime, adult time” laws have passed in a stunning day that revealed major divisions in the Labor Party with senior figures at odds with Steven Miles.
Jack’s legacy complete as wanding laws to be made permanent
Wanding laws resulting in police removing hundreds of knifes and other weapons from Queensland streets will be made permanent.
‘Unbelievably inappropriate’: Cops urged to keep kids out of watch-houses
As new youth crime laws threaten even greater overcrowding in watch-houses, police have been urged to exercise discretion.
MP’s maiden speech warning as Adult Crime, Adult Time law passes
Dreadful cases of crime after two break-ins this week were detailed in the maiden speech of Redlands MP Rebecca Young along with a vow to work until the area was safe.
New crime laws shines light on Labor’s greatest shame
The Labor party had almost 10 years to unblock its ears and listen to the people of Queensland – the new crime laws prove this, Kylie Lang argues.
Palaszczuk drove straight past our home. I doubt Miles even knew who I was
Labor had 10 years to address youth crime, instead they sat on their hands and closed their eyes to the tragedies, says Russell Field.
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