News
6 December, 2024
First step of Adult Crime, Adult Time
The State Government introduced the new Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 to Parliament on November 28.
Under the Making Queensland Safer Laws, juvenile offenders who commit some of the most serious crimes will face the same penalties as adult offenders by amending the Youth Justice Act 1992.
Adult Crime, Adult Time offences include:
· Murder
· Manslaughter
· Unlawful striking causing death
· Grievous bodily harm
· Wounding
· Serious assault
· Home and business break-ins and robbery
· Dangerous operation of vehicles.
The principle of detention as a last resort would also be removed from the Act to prioritise community safety.
Courts will also be empowered to consider an offender’s full criminal history when sentencing, making their criminal history as a juvenile available when they are sentenced as an adult for a five-year period.
Consideration of victims will be prioritised during sentencing.
The Bill also includes measures to fully open the Children's Court for victims and the media.
