December 13, 2024
The State Government’s “Adult Crime, Adult Time” laws were passed in State Parliament on Thursday night.
The Bill has removed detention as a last resort, allows courts to consider a youth offender’s full criminal history and opens up the Children’s Court to victims, their families and media.
Premier David Crisafulli said the Making Queensland Safer Laws delivered on a promise outlined in the government’s “100 Day Plan”.
“These laws are for every Queenslander who has ever felt unsafe and been a victim of youth crime across our State,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Queenslanders voted for it, we’ve delivered it and now Adult Crime, Adult Time will be law before Christmas.
“These laws are the first strike back against the Youth Crime Crisis to start restoring safety where you live.
“We have restored consequences for actions, and put victims’ rights ahead of offenders, as they always should have been.”
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said these were the tough laws Queenslanders had demanded.
“These laws are tough and are the first step in restoring safety to our community,” Mrs Frecklington said
“This is the action that fed-up Queenslanders demanded and, we have delivered on our promise to Make Queensland Safer by Christmas.
“Make no mistake, the holiday is over for young offenders and, if you commit an adult crime, you will face adult time.”
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