US Edition‘The gig is up’: More offences to be added to ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws
- Queensland's government is expanding its "adult crime, adult time" policy to include 20 additional offences for juvenile offenders to be tried as adults, as stated by Premier David Crisafulli.
- The new offences include rape, attempted murder, and sexual assault, alongside 13 previously included, with penalties potentially resulting in life imprisonment according to the legislation introduced.
- Katherine Hayes from the Youth Advocacy Centre criticizes harsher penalties, stating there is no evidence they deter young criminals, while acknowledging the state's high juvenile incarceration rates.
- Premier Crisafulli acknowledges the need for reforms while emphasizing the importance of victims' rights and plans for early intervention and rehabilitation for young offenders.
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Queensland’s Tougher Crime Laws to Cover Another 20 Offences, Including Boasting on Social Media
A whole swathe of offences have been earmarked for “Adult Crime, Adult Time” penalties as the Queensland LNP government reveals it plans to another 20 criminal offences for minors on top of the existing 13. State Premier David Crisafulli introduced the new laws to the Queensland Parliament on April 1, following consultation with the Expert Legal Panel. The move also comes after the Crisafulli government released figures indicating a reduction in…
'Adult Time' Crimes Expanded - southburnett.com.au
Police Minister Dan Purdie April 2, 2025 The number of youths charged with stealing cars tripled between 2014 and 2024, according to statistics highlighted by the State Government. The latest Crime Report Queensland was released this week by the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (see link to full report, below). The data revealed the most common age of an offender in Queensland was 15 years old, with 12,268 15-year-olds charged during …
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