Queensland LNP Vows ‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ for Young Offenders

Leader of the Opposition David Crisafulli directs questions to the Premier during Question Time at Parliament House in Brisbane, Australia, on Sept. 14, 2021. AAP Image/Albert Perez

Juveniles convicted of serious crimes will be treated as harshly as adult offenders in Queensland, under a major Liberal-National Party (LNP) pre-election promise.

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli addressed the party faithful at the annual LNP state convention on Sunday and spruiked his plans for government, 111 days out from the election on Oct. 26.