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Andrew Stafford

UNCOVERED: Victim numbers down under controversial crackdown - The Untold Story

Controversial 'adult crime, adult time' laws have been credited for a decline in victim numbers. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial youth crime laws have led to a fall in victim numbers after thousands of children were charged, according to new data.

Queensland's Liberal National government on Tuesday toasted its "adult crime, adult time" laws after police data revealed almost 3000 juveniles had been charged with more than 14,000 offences since December 2024.

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