Queensland Locks up More Children Than Any State in Australia

A statue of Themis, the Greek God of Justice stands outside the Supreme Court in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 20, 2016. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Queensland is spending tens of millions to jail more children behind bars than any other jurisdiction in the nation with no impact on community safety, a report says.

There were 219 inmates under the age of 17 in detention in June compared to 172 in 2014, according to a Justice Reform Initiative report released on Tuesday.