Queensland LNP Says ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ Penalties Cutting Crime Rates

Incidents of wounding among youth criminals have fallen 16.9 percent on last year, according to the government.

LNP Premier David Crisafulli addresses the media at Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia on Oct. 27, 2024. AAP Image/Darren England

Serious youth offending has decreased just three months since the state introduced its “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws, the government says.

The announcement comes a day after the Liberal National Party (LNP) government said it would look to expand the range of crimes that attract “adult time” penalties.