Juvenile justice
Breach of bail drives lift in kids court numbers as detention strains
The Childrens Court president used a report to warn about the “struggle” with growing incarceration numbers – which the LNP expects new laws to push higher.
- by Matt Dennien
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LNP’s ‘adult time’ youth crime laws pass parliament with Labor backing
While opposition MPs highlighted concerns raised by stakeholders, and the fast-tracked process, all supported the laws – though one is considering her future.
- by Matt Dennien
LNP blocks Labor move for more scrutiny of youth crime laws
Parliamentary debate has begun over the government’s controversial proposed laws, with Labor trying – and failing – to have key parts delayed until early 2025.
- by Matt Dennien
Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights
Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights.
- by Cameron Atfield
LNP MPs rubber-stamp controversial youth justice changes for vote
A parliamentary committee tasked with brief scrutiny of the hardline proposed laws have waded through hearings and 186 submissions. The verdict split along party lines.
- by Matt Dennien
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Perspective
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?
- by Courtney Kruk
Crisafulli says critics of youth justice bill are part of the problem
The rushed and contentious laws have been defended by Queensland’s new premier, as public consultation ends just days after the full details were released.
- by Matt Dennien
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Government
Promising humility, the LNP launch parliament with hubris
Premier David Crisafulli and his team were clear before the election, and since – they would do what they said. Thursday proved this to be only partially true.
- by Matt Dennien
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Queensland votes
How the pressure of an election campaign can turn a small target big
With 11 days down, and voting about to open, Queensland’s major party leaders are just two weeks from polling day – and the unrelenting spotlight has narrowed.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Absolute joke’: Teens’ sentence for Uber driver’s stabbing death draws anger
As a driver for hire, the 47-year-old was “an on-call victim” for the then teens, who stabbed him seven times during a robbery.
- by Rex Martinich
‘Cheap tactics’: Legal figures reject LNP’s latest Qld youth crime pitch
The party would change the way a child’s criminal history could be recorded and used in court. But experts say it won’t make people safer.
- by Matt Dennien
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