‘Adult Time’ for Young Offenders Now Queensland Law

The move by Labor to support the laws has led one MP to ’think about' her future.
‘Adult Time’ for Young Offenders Now Queensland Law
LNP Premier David Crisafulli addresses the media at Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 27, 2024. AAP Image/Darren England
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Queensland has passed the Making Queensland Safer laws, introducing harsh penalties for young offenders, including adult sentences for serious crimes.

Premier David Crisafulli’s government delivered the laws ahead of Christmas, fulfilling a key election promise to crack down on the state’s youth crime crisis.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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