The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Australian Politics News

Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders

A Queensland political party has suggested bringing in the use of the cane for criminals, a method used by countries like Singapore.
Google LogoMark Us Preferred on Google
Minor Party Backs Bringing Back Caning for Children and Adult Offenders
Illustration - Shutterstock
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
10/22/2024|Updated: 10/22/2024
0:00

Katter’s Australian Party has drawn attention during the Queensland election campaign by proposing changes to abortion laws, and now the minor party is suggesting caning as a form of punishment for criminals.

The party is also pressing for Castle Law, which would allow the use of lethal force on home intruders.

Google LogoMark Us Preferred on Google
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
Author
Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
Author’s Selected Articles
Chinese Firm Sues to Try Stop Australia Cancelling 99-year Darwin Port Lease
May 02, 2026
Chinese Firm Sues to Try Stop Australia Cancelling 99-year Darwin Port Lease
The Hidden Fuel Crisis Hitting Australia’s Farms—and Grocery Bills
May 01, 2026
The Hidden Fuel Crisis Hitting Australia’s Farms—and Grocery Bills
Government Responds as Syria Claims Australia Blocked ISIS Brides’ Return
May 01, 2026
Government Responds as Syria Claims Australia Blocked ISIS Brides’ Return
Australia Joins US-led Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz
Apr 30, 2026
Australia Joins US-led Talks on Securing Strait of Hormuz
Related Topics
politics
robbie katter
katters australian party
queensland state election
KAP
AD
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.