July 8, 2026
The State Government plans to pass legislation before the end of the year which will mean young people who commit certain crimes while on bail could face a mandatory minimum sentence.
Further consultations will be undertaken to determine the length of this sentence, with the final details to be announced when the legislation is introduced into Parliament.
The legislation will create a new offence for young offenders who commit an “Adult Crime, Adult Time” offence while on bail; repeat offenders would face the mandatory minimum sentence.
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington welcomed the measures to crack down on repeat youth offenders who breach bail.
She said the legislation was a necessary step to strengthen community safety and hold repeat offenders accountable.
“More needs to be done, and that is exactly what we are doing,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“We must hold repeat youth offenders accountable and keep our communities safe.
“Bail is a privilege, not a right. If repeat offenders choose to breach their bail and commit serious offences, they will face jail under these new laws.
“These changes build on the first three phases of Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms, which already cover 45 offences.”
