Data suggests Queensland's crime rate decreasing despite reports of surging youth offences
1 year, 5 months ago

Data suggests Queensland's crime rate decreasing despite reports of surging youth offences

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Queensland is frequently portrayed as being in the grips of a worsening crime epidemic, largely due to a growing cohort of seemingly uncontrollable youths. Twelve years ago, there was a 31.5 per cent gap between the youth offender crime rate and the general population, but in the 2021-2022 financial year it shrunk to 5.5 per cent. The types of crimes committed differed between the general population and youth offenders, with their rate of robberies nearly four times higher and break-ins three times higher. In the 2021-2022 financial year, Queensland's crime rate was 1,761.9 per 100,000 people, compared with 1,891.9 in NSW and 4,061.5 in the NT. Repeat offending a big issue Voice for Victims campaigner Ben Cannon said he was heartened to hear that youth crime rates had fallen in the long-term.

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Youth crime is at its highest level since 2009 in Victoria, and repeat offenders are a problem
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Youth crime is at its highest level since 2009 in Victoria, and repeat offenders are a problem

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In the early hours of a winter morning in August 2024, security vision inside a home on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula captured flickering torch lights and dark shadowy figures in the stairwell. Commander Mark Galliott heads up Victoria Police's Operation Trinity and Operation Alliance which target car thefts and aggravated burglaries, and youth gang crime. "The way cars are stolen, you …

Queensland youth justice laws to be updated after stabbing at Yamanto
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland youth justice laws to be updated after stabbing at Yamanto

ABC  

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says there will be further changes to youth justice laws in the face of community outrage over a stabbing west of Brisbane on Monday. The offence was not included in the LNP's flagship 'adult crime, adult time' policy, under which juveniles convicted of serious offences — including murder, manslaughter, and robbery — face the same penalties …

Queensland youth justice laws to be updated after stabbing at Yamanto
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Queensland youth justice laws to be updated after stabbing at Yamanto

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Premier David Crisafulli says there will be further changes to youth justice laws in the face of community outrage over a stabbing west of Brisbane on Monday. "There will be more changes to the Youth Justice Act, many more, and Queenslanders need to know that we are serious about making sure that we reverse ten years of changes in the …

What will Queensland's crime prevention and youth justice schools look like in practice?
3 months ago

What will Queensland's crime prevention and youth justice schools look like in practice?

ABC  

The Queensland government has promised its fast-tracked tough on crime policy won't forget rehabilitation, but what will that look like in practice? As well as the schools, the LNP promised $100 million for new and existing early intervention programs and $50 million for nine short-stay "reset" programs to divert at-risk youth from criminal offending. Shadow Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer …

Australia: Why children as young as 10 face life sentences in Queensland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia: Why children as young as 10 face life sentences in Queensland

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Queensland’s controversial new laws allow children as young as 10 to face the same sentences as adults for serious crimes. Representational Image/iStock Queensland’s controversial new laws, branded “Adult Crime, Adult Time,” have turned heads across Australia and internationally. Maggie Munn, First Nations Justice Director at the Human Rights Law Centre, stated, “Times like this make me wonder how the Premier …

Backlash mounting against Queensland 'adult time, adult crime' legislation
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Backlash mounting against Queensland 'adult time, adult crime' legislation

ABC  

Stephanie Smail: An angry backlash against the Queensland Government's youth crime crackdown is mounting, with legal experts arguing its legislation will ruin lives without making the community safer. The Liberal National Party argues its proposed adult crime, adult time reforms will hold young offenders accountable for their actions and put victims at the centre of the youth justice system. What's …

How politicians and the media misuse data to push a youth crime crisis narrative
5 months ago

How politicians and the media misuse data to push a youth crime crisis narrative

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Australian news outlets and politicians have repeatedly claimed the country is in the grip of the worst youth crime wave in history. Zooming in on short-term trends The Courier Mail has claimed that Queensland's youth crime rates have skyrocketed to crisis levels. University of Queensland associate professor Renee Zahnow said criminologists relied on crime rates, as offence numbers alone were …

Criminologists debunk claims of 'youth crime crisis' as data shows dramatic declines
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Criminologists debunk claims of 'youth crime crisis' as data shows dramatic declines

ABC  

Youth crime rates have plummeted in Queensland despite claims from both major parties that the state is in the grip of a youth crime crisis. "There's no data to suggest that the rates of youth crime are spiralling out of control in Queensland or indeed anywhere in Australia," Associate Professor Zahnow said. Reclassification skews perception of rise Australian Bureau of …

Lee Lovell's wife was murdered by a teenager. He hopes the Queensland election will spark change
6 months ago

Lee Lovell's wife was murdered by a teenager. He hopes the Queensland election will spark change

ABC  

On Boxing Day 2022, Lee Lovell's life changed forever. Lee Lovell says the government's current approach to youth crime is not working. The moment of senseless violence altered the course of the Lovell family's lives and thrust a grieving husband and father into the spotlight as the reluctant face of Queensland's youth crime issue. "A lot of people have been …

Number of serious repeat youth offenders rose from 278 to 457 between 2018 and 2023, Queensland audit finds
9 months ago

Number of serious repeat youth offenders rose from 278 to 457 between 2018 and 2023, Queensland audit finds

ABC  

In short: The auditor-general's report found "community confidence has diminished" and more needs to be done to reduce crime. Auditor-General Brendan Worrall's report, released on Friday, said the state's number of serious repeat youth offenders continued to increase from 2018 to 2023, First Nations young offenders remain over-represented, and "community confidence has diminished". "Constant" government restructures, law changes, and instability …

Youth offender rates rise for first time in more than a decade, with recidivism rates also up, data shows
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Youth offender rates rise for first time in more than a decade, with recidivism rates also up, data shows

ABC  

In short: The latest national data shows youth offender rates have increased for the first time in more than a decade over the last financial year. The latest national data shows youth offender rates have increased for the first time in more than a decade over the last financial year. The latest youth crime data shows the number of juvenile …

Extra police were sent to Alice Springs to enforce the youth curfew. But does more police lead to less crime?
11 months, 1 week ago

Extra police were sent to Alice Springs to enforce the youth curfew. But does more police lead to less crime?

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In short: The Northern Territory government has pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to bolster the police force. After a snap youth curfew, the Northern Territory government's longer-term plan to reduce crime in Alice Springs has been to bolster the police presence in the streets. "Police activities like move-on orders and searches can put downward pressure on crime, particularly with …

After 30 per cent rise in youth crime, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner says state has 'significant issues'
1 year ago

After 30 per cent rise in youth crime, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner says state has 'significant issues'

ABC  

In short: New crime statistics show offences by children aged 14-17 rose by 30 per cent in 2023. Overall crime rate remains below pre-pandemic levels When it comes to statewide statistics, in 2023 there was a 10.6 per cent increase in the number of criminal incidents to 385,782. However, according to Victoria Police, the state's overall crime rate is still …

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals rising household crimes in Qld and NT
1 year ago

Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals rising household crimes in Qld and NT

ABC  

In short: Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Crime Victimisation, Australia report for the last financial year. New report highlights Qld and NT The ABS report, released Wednesday, revealed that an estimated 55,000 households had a motor vehicle stolen during the 2022-23 financial year in Australia, and 59 per cent of them said the theft occurred at their own …

Drop in Toowoomba's youth crime, Qld Police say, but Griffith Uni criminologist calls for rethink
1 year, 1 month ago

Drop in Toowoomba's youth crime, Qld Police say, but Griffith Uni criminologist calls for rethink

ABC  

In short: The Queensland Police Service says youth offences have reduced 16 per cent in the Darling Downs region. The Queensland Police Service says youth offences have reduced 16 per cent in the Darling Downs region. Youth crime was pushed into the limelight in Toowoomba after 75-year-old Robert Brown died days after he was allegedly pushed over by three people …

Queensland police charge 90 young offenders with 'posting and boasting' about their crimes on social media
1 year, 4 months ago

Queensland police charge 90 young offenders with 'posting and boasting' about their crimes on social media

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Queensland police have charged 90 young offenders with "posting and boasting" about their crimes on social media platforms like TikTok under new laws brought in earlier this year. Key points: More than 120 charges have been laid since the laws were introduced in March The laws created an "aggravating factor" for car thieves who post footage of their offending It …

Media sensationalism is demonising vulnerable children, UQ researcher says
1 year, 5 months ago

Media sensationalism is demonising vulnerable children, UQ researcher says

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Dramatic news reports about Queensland's "youth crime wave" are not backed by actual crime data, researchers have found. Key points: Youth "crime crisis" reports are not supported by evidence, academics say Professor Andrew Hickey says young people are being unfairly demonised by mainstream news organisations Dr Renee Zahnow says social media is spreading fear among older generations University of Queensland …

Queensland media blaming 'crime waves' on youth since mid-1900s, history suggests
1 year, 5 months ago

Queensland media blaming 'crime waves' on youth since mid-1900s, history suggests

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Queensland's media has blamed spoilt children, irresponsible parents, and lenient judges for reported crime waves since the 1800s, historic newspapers reveal. Key points: Queensland media has been expressing fears about youth crime waves since the 1940s Newspapers in the past have blamed spoilt youth, soft judges and bad parenting for crime Queensland's offender rate fell to the lowest on record …

Queensland youth crime victims criticise new government committee
1 year, 6 months ago

Queensland youth crime victims criticise new government committee

ABC  

Two high-profile victims of youth crime have criticised the Queensland government's parliamentary committee examining the issue. Key points: Youth justice reform advocates say government committees are places where ideas "die" They say they need the government to hear them rather than just listen Committee chair Sandy Bolton hopes her appointment takes the politics out of the debate Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk …

The challenges of reporting on youth crime and detention in Queensland
1 year, 7 months ago

The challenges of reporting on youth crime and detention in Queensland

ABC  

Warning: This article contains references to suicide I looked out the plane window at the burnt orange landscape of the lands of the Kalkadoon people, where the Queensland regional mining town of Mount Isa sits. Listen to the series Photo shows The rooves of buildings and three smelter stacks from the Mount Isa mine against a blueish purple sky Journey …

Is crime in the Northern Territory getting worse? We tracked crime rates over 10 years
1 year, 7 months ago

Is crime in the Northern Territory getting worse? We tracked crime rates over 10 years

ABC  

How bad is the Northern Territory's crime problem? The ABC has compiled monthly police data for five offences across 10 years, from June 2013 to March this year, into quarterly figures, to establish how crime rates have trended long-term. Griffith University Emeritus Professor Ross Homel, an expert in criminology, said one factor contributing to rising assault and property offences could …

Dozens of juveniles charged with breach of bail in Queensland's youth crime crackdown
1 year, 10 months ago

Dozens of juveniles charged with breach of bail in Queensland's youth crime crackdown

ABC  

Queensland police have charged 600 young people with 1,200 offences amid the state government's crackdown on youth crime, the latest figures show. Queensland parliament passed new laws targeting youth crime in March this year Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said part of the crackdown saw police charge 600 young people with 1,200 offences More than 70 youth offenders have been charged with …

The rate of serious crime is rising in Queensland, but the statistics show offender volumes falling
1 year, 11 months ago

The rate of serious crime is rising in Queensland, but the statistics show offender volumes falling

ABC  

The proportion of people committing criminal acts in Queensland is the lowest in a decade, but crimes like assault, rape and attempted rape are occurring twice as frequently, new crime statistics reveal. Key points: The report shows the rate of unique offenders has fallen since 2013 In 2021-22, the number of assaults rose by more than 60 per cent The …

Queensland parliament has passed tough new laws targeting young offenders. This is what's changing
2 years ago

Queensland parliament has passed tough new laws targeting young offenders. This is what's changing

ABC  

Sweeping new laws to crack down on young offenders have passed Queensland parliament after three days of debate. It will also apply if the officer reasonably suspects a child "is likely" to contravene a bail condition relating to one of the above offences – which the Queensland Human Rights Commission says appears to be a "very low threshold". Also, if …

Far North Queenslanders respond to justice overhaul proposal to reduce youth crime
2 years ago

Far North Queenslanders respond to justice overhaul proposal to reduce youth crime

ABC  

A proposal to make breach of bail an offence for children and expand a GPS tracker trial has received a mixed response in crime-plagued far north Queensland. "We are rushing through amendments, but I would like to know what the government's plan is to reduce youth crime in the first place," he said. Perri Conti, a Cairns resident who runs …

Youth justice overhaul 'directly at odds' with Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap, Queensland government warned
2 years, 1 month ago

Youth justice overhaul 'directly at odds' with Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap, Queensland government warned

ABC  

Queensland's proposed youth justice overhaul is "racially prejudicial", at odds with Path to Treaty and Closing the Gap commitments, and could be met with "extreme resistance" from detention workers, the government has been warned. In one submission, the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak accused the government of a lack of consultation with First Nations leaders, saying …

Queensland victims of crime collective slams 'system abuse' which they say favours young offenders
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland victims of crime collective slams 'system abuse' which they say favours young offenders

ABC  

High-profile victims of youth crime in Queensland have formed a collective in an effort to decrease offending and the "injustice" in the system, which they say leaves them feeling "unheard, disregarded and unsupported". Key points: The Victims of Crime collective has formed to give a voice to victims They say they are "largely unheard, disregarded and unsupported" The Palaszczuk government …

Queensland opposition reveals plans to tackle youth crime, says detention should not be last resort
2 years, 1 month ago

Queensland opposition reveals plans to tackle youth crime, says detention should not be last resort

ABC  

Queensland's opposition has called for the removal of the presumption of detention as a last resort for young offenders, in the first of its youth crime policy proposals ahead of next year's state election. Key points: State Opposition Leader David Crisafulli announced three proposed legislation changes to combat youth crime They include changes to the Bail Act, new early-intervention methods …

One simple thing to tackle youth crime (and five harder things), according to those who should know
2 years, 1 month ago

One simple thing to tackle youth crime (and five harder things), according to those who should know

ABC  

For as long as I can remember, our politics has been obsessed with toughness. The Children's Court's recent Annual Report says fewer children were dealt with than the previous year, continuing a decade-long trend, but there is a widespread community concern at the increase in certain crime types, such as car stealing, and the incidence of some particularly shocking crimes. …

Queensland parents hiring private investigators to track down wayward teens as state grapples with youth crime 'crisis'
2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland parents hiring private investigators to track down wayward teens as state grapples with youth crime 'crisis'

ABC  

Desperate parents are turning to private investigators to stop their kids from becoming young offenders as criminal lawyers warn Queensland is facing a youth crime "crisis". Key points: Investigators say they are increasingly tracking down runaway teenagers Lawyers say juvenile criminals almost always come from "significant disadvantage" "significant disadvantage" Queensland has the largest number of children in custody The increasing …

Queensland tops nation for child detention and youth repeat offenders, Productivity Commission data reveals
2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland tops nation for child detention and youth repeat offenders, Productivity Commission data reveals

ABC  

New figures released today by the Productivity Commission reveal more than half of youth offenders released from supervision were re-sentenced for new offences within 12 months of their release. Key points: 1,347 Queensland young people per day were subject to supervision orders in 2021-22 Queensland recorded the highest daily average of young people in youth detention Two thirds of nights …

Townsville police arrest nearly 1,000 youths in crackdown on property crime, car thefts
2 years, 2 months ago

Townsville police arrest nearly 1,000 youths in crackdown on property crime, car thefts

ABC  

Nearly 1,000 juvenile offenders were arrested in Townsville in the space of just one year on suspicion of committing property crimes, a Queensland Police investigation has concluded. Key points: Nearly 1,000 juvenile offenders were arrested for property crimes across Townsville in 2022 Operation Uniform Cygnus aimed to crack down on repeat criminal offenders Police hope North Queenslanders will take part …

Queensland government's $10m engine-immobiliser plan to stop car theft 'not worth it', RACQ says
2 years, 2 months ago

Queensland government's $10m engine-immobiliser plan to stop car theft 'not worth it', RACQ says

ABC  

The Queensland government's plan to fit cars with engine immobilisers will be "pointless" at curbing the state's ongoing car theft crisis, the RACQ says. Key points: The RACQ says engine immobilisers are unlikely to prevent car thefts as the "majority" of cars are stolen by stealing the keys The government blames social media for accelerating car theft, prompting harsher penalties …

Emma Lovell stabbing: Brisbane youth crime wave under spotlight after alleged home invasion
2 years, 3 months ago

Emma Lovell stabbing: Brisbane youth crime wave under spotlight after alleged home invasion

Daily Mail  

It comes as Emma Lovell, 41, was killed during a home invasion Locals living in fear have raised concerns the murder of a mother could be linked to youth gangs terrorising Brisbane amid a spate of home invasions across the city. Two 17-year-old boys have been arrested and charged over a home invasion on Monday night that resulted in the …

Queensland's youth justice review reveals children held in watch houses for longer, possibly pleading guilty to crimes they didn't commit
2 years, 4 months ago

Queensland's youth justice review reveals children held in watch houses for longer, possibly pleading guilty to crimes they didn't commit

ABC  

Children might be pleading guilty to crimes they did not commit "to avoid the impact" of Queensland's tough bail laws, lawyers have warned during a review of last year's youth crime crackdown. Key points: The report found more children are being held on remand for a longer amount of time Changes to bail conditions were not well understood by lawyers …

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?
2 years, 7 months ago

Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What's driving the increase?

ABC  

New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows the number of sexual assaults reported around Australia has risen to an all-time high. Key points: There were a record 31,000 sexual assaults reported in Australia last year Experts say more women are reporting crimes, but opportunities to commit assaults are also increasing The majority of people reporting …

Sydney news: Levels of violent crime involving a weapon stay low in NSW, despite Sydney gangland murders
2 years, 9 months ago

Sydney news: Levels of violent crime involving a weapon stay low in NSW, despite Sydney gangland murders

ABC  

Here's what you need to know this morning. Crime levels at record lows New data shows the rate of violent crime involving a weapon in New South Wales remains at its lowest point in two decades. Three dead in north-west NSW ute crash Three men have died in a collision involving two utes in north-west New South Wales. “By blocking …

Queensland passes new youth justice legislation in crime crackdown aimed at 'hardcore' young offenders
3 years, 11 months ago

Queensland passes new youth justice legislation in crime crackdown aimed at 'hardcore' young offenders

ABC  

Queensland's Parliament has passed contentious new youth justice legislation that is set to become law in a bid to "crack down" on recidivist young offenders, despite concerns raised by advocates. Key points: Police Minister Mark Ryan says the bill targets the "10 per cent cohort of hardcore youth offenders" Youth justice advocates have warned the legislation will be ineffective and …

NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent
4 years ago

NSW: Huge increase in violent sexual assaults - with child abuse cases rocketing by 20 per cent

Daily Mail  

Crime across most of NSW has remained stable or fallen except for sexual assault, which has had a significant increase. The crime figures showing an increase in sexual assault in NSW comes just days after women's rights activists took to the streets across Australia The only major offence to rise significantly in the 24 months to last December was sexual …

The government's 'war on kids' won't stop the youth crime problem in Queensland, experts say
4 years, 1 month ago

The government's 'war on kids' won't stop the youth crime problem in Queensland, experts say

ABC  

"If I had just one person that loved or cared about me … I think that would have reduced a lot of the crime." In an exclusive interview with the ABC, Queensland's former public guardian and now managing director of Child Wise, Natalie Siegel-Brown, said it was an "inappropriate time" for the government to bring in such measures. Education for …

Only 7 per cent of crimes prosecuted in England and Wales as figure hits record low
4 years, 11 months ago

Only 7 per cent of crimes prosecuted in England and Wales as figure hits record low

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of crimes prosecuted …

Youth unemployment soars to one in four people in parts of the country
6 years ago

Youth unemployment soars to one in four people in parts of the country

ABC  

Madelin Ly loves animals, and wanted to work in a field that helped them. One in four young people unemployed in outback Qld Madelin lives in Cairnlea in Melbourne's west, a part of the country that has a youth unemployment rate of 15.5 per cent, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data that has been analysed by charity group, the …

Robbery and drug crimes committed by children rise for the first time in years
6 years, 1 month ago

Robbery and drug crimes committed by children rise for the first time in years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Year-on-year decreases were recorded across all offence groups except …

Victoria's overall crime rate dropped last year — but sexual offences are on the rise
7 years ago

Victoria's overall crime rate dropped last year — but sexual offences are on the rise

ABC  

The Victorian Government has received a much-needed boost to its law and order credentials, with the latest data revealing the state's crime rate has dropped by close to 10 per cent. The Crime Statistics Agency figures revealed the recorded offence rate in Victoria dropped 9.9 per cent in 2017, but the number of sexual offences rose by 16 per cent. …

WA police crime statistics show drug and stealing offences surge in WA after mining bust
7 years, 3 months ago

WA police crime statistics show drug and stealing offences surge in WA after mining bust

ABC  

Stealing remains the most common crime in Western Australia despite a big surge in drug offences in recent years, newly released police statistics show. Stealing still tops the crime table as of June this year, but second place now goes to drug offences, followed by property damage, home burglary and family violence crimes, which includes both assault and threats against …

'Biggest decline' in Victoria's crime rate in 12 years as car thefts, aggravated burglaries fall, data reveals
7 years, 3 months ago

'Biggest decline' in Victoria's crime rate in 12 years as car thefts, aggravated burglaries fall, data reveals

ABC  

Victoria has experienced its biggest drop in its overall crime rate in 12 years, but sexual assaults and family violence remain the biggest problem areas, the latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency reveal. Key points: 6.2 per cent drop in overall crime in the last year Crime has fallen or is stable in almost all local government areas Arson, …

Youth crime rate in the NT under the spotlight as authorities search for answers
8 years ago

Youth crime rate in the NT under the spotlight as authorities search for answers

ABC  

There is a growing consensus that the Northern Territory is experiencing a spike in youth crime - and politicians are starting to take notice. Although statistics that could confirm the recent jump in youth crime have not yet been made available, NT Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw recently revealed the number of youth offences had increased in the past six months. …

Criminal offender rate up 8 per cent in WA; police blame drug use
8 years, 1 month ago

Criminal offender rate up 8 per cent in WA; police blame drug use

ABC  

WA's criminal offender rate has hit a four-year high, with figures showing a jump of more than 8 per cent since 2013, bucking a nationwide decline. While the offender rate nationwide declined by 1.2 per cent, WA's rose by 8.2 per cent. WA Police Union president George Tilbury said the figures irrefutably backed up the union's evidence that officers were …

NSW prison numbers grow 15pc in two years to reach record high, amid overcrowding concerns
8 years, 1 month ago

NSW prison numbers grow 15pc in two years to reach record high, amid overcrowding concerns

ABC  

The New South Wales prison population reached record highs in December last year, according to quarterly figures released today. "We always get a peak in prisoners after Christmas because the courts shut down and people spend longer on remand, so that's one of the short-term causes of it," Dr Weatherburn said. "The assault rates in prisons, that remained very stable …

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