Queensland children as young as 10 face life sentences for murder as tough new laws pass parliament
Premier David Crisafulli’s controversial ‘adult crime, adult time’ regime becomes law despite widespread criticism from human rights advocates
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Queensland’s premier, David Crisafulli, has conceded there will be “real pressure” on the state’s already overcrowded youth justice system as a result of his flagship youth justice laws.
The making Queensland safer bill passed state parliament on Thursday, implementing the LNP government’s “adult crime, adult time” election promise.
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