Townsville to Be Home to Youth Crime ‘Early Intervention’ School: LNP Proposal

Youth crime has been a key issue in the lead up to the Queensland state election.

Protestors are seen during a Voice for Victims community group rally in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 23, 2023. AAP Image/Darren England

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has declared that Townsville will be one of four sites selected for a proposed government-funded crime “early intervention” school if the Liberal National Party (LNP) wins the upcoming election.

This announcement, made on Oct. 9 in Townsville, formed part of the LNP’s election pledge to deal with youth crime—which has plagued the state—and forms part of its $40 million “Right Track” program, and “Make Our Community Safer” strategy.