The Palaszczuk government has become engulfed in a political storm of its own making
1 year, 3 months ago

The Palaszczuk government has become engulfed in a political storm of its own making

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How did we get here? The government was warned by the Australian Workers' Union of Employees Queensland that the youth detention system was "already struggling" when it introduced even stricter youth bail laws earlier this year after the death of Brisbane Mother Emma Lovell, who was killed in an alleged home invasion. Among them, Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall, who condemned the changes as "rash," and "alarming," and warned they would not reduce youth crime or make the community safer. Fronting media on Thursday, Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer said it wasn't a decision the government took "lightly," arguing it was necessary in light of advice from the state's solicitor-general. Criticised by crime victims and youth justice advocates alike, while also being accused by the LNP of "trashing" the parliamentary process by rushing through the amendments, avoiding public consultation.

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Australia: Why children as young as 10 face life sentences in Queensland
1 week, 3 days 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 …

NT government prepares to move children from Don Dale Youth Detention Centre to new youth prison
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NT government prepares to move children from Don Dale Youth Detention Centre to new youth prison

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A brand new Northern Territory youth detention facility is on the cusp of opening and accepting detainees in Darwin, multiple sources have told the ABC. The ABC understands youth detainees will soon be moved out of their current location at Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, also called the Berrimah prison, to the new youth detention centre in Holtze to make …

As the WA government plugs improvements to its youth justice system, a child in custody is dead. Why?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

As the WA government plugs improvements to its youth justice system, a child in custody is dead. Why?

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If ever there was a time to recognise youth detention is a symptom of much deeper problems in our society, it's now. Premier Roger Cook, his Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia and his Commissioner Brad Royce lined up to share the expected comments – the "great sadness and regret", the "deepest and most sincere condolences". Cleveland Dodd warning signs ignored …

Queensland government to remove 'detention as a last resort' from its youth justice principles
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Queensland government to remove 'detention as a last resort' from its youth justice principles

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In short: The Queensland government says it will alter the Charter of Youth Justice Principles, replacing "detention as a last resort", with a clause they say will ensure better community safety. The Queensland government says it will alter the Charter of Youth Justice Principles, replacing "detention as a last resort", with a clause they say will ensure better community safety. …

Queensland Supreme Court judge orders urgent transfer of three children to youth detention from watch houses
1 year, 4 months ago

Queensland Supreme Court judge orders urgent transfer of three children to youth detention from watch houses

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Lawyers say a Queensland court decision shows the detention of three children in police watch houses was unlawful and raises concerns about potentially "many more". Key points: A judge ordered the urgent transfer of three children out of watch houses and into youth detention Lawyers wanted to test the lawfulness of housing children in police watch houses for extended periods …

Queensland youth detention centre staff report 'daily' assaults, serious injuries
1 year, 5 months ago

Queensland youth detention centre staff report 'daily' assaults, serious injuries

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Queensland youth detention centre officers have reported "daily" vicious attacks and serious injuries including broken bones and acquired brain injuries. Key points: Staff have reported being punched, suffering broken bones and attacks with improvised weapons Detention centres were briefly in "night mode" This confines the detainees to their rooms, allowing them out on a "rotational basis" Staff walked off the …

Queensland government may have broken own laws by locking 13yo in detention cell for up to 24 hours a day
1 year, 9 months ago

Queensland government may have broken own laws by locking 13yo in detention cell for up to 24 hours a day

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The Queensland government may have broken its own laws by locking up two 13-year-old boys in their cells for up to 24 hours a day at the troubled Cleveland Youth Detention Centre in Townsville. Key points: Between February 1 and February 23 this year, the 13yo boy did not leave his cell for 22 days The Queensland Human Rights Commissioner …

Queensland opposition reveals plans to tackle youth crime, says detention should not be last resort
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

Queensland parents hiring private investigators to track down wayward teens as state grapples with youth crime 'crisis'
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

The hidden report that spells out the dismal failures of youth detention policy in Australia
2 years, 1 month ago

The hidden report that spells out the dismal failures of youth detention policy in Australia

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It's a report that politicians don't want you to see. Four Corners, as part of an investigation into ongoing abuses within youth detention, has obtained a report of the Council of Attorneys-General review examining the age of criminal responsibility. "The Commonwealth, State and Territory governments should raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years of age, without exception," …

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