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'Political exercise': dismay over youth crime laws

A rapid decision to alter youth justice laws following a supermarket stabbing could tempt other jurisdictions into similar crackdowns, an expert has warned.

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Queensland premier vows ‘many more’ changes to youth justice laws as 13-year-old arrested after stabbing

David Crisafulli’s comments come after 63-year-old supermarket worker was allegedly attacked by teen with a knife in Ipswich on Monday evening

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Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas

A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.

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No magical save for Star as govt focuses on workers

As the shares of embattled casino operator Star Entertainment fall to an all-time low, a state government has ruled out giving it a financial lifeline.

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Man shot twice, tasered by police in 'dynamic' incident

Police have shot a man twice and followed up with a taser after he lunged at them during a call out to a suburban inner-city address.

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State will fight for harsher sentences in two cases

Tough new youth crime laws would have meant harsher sentences in two cases the state is seeking to appeal.

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Queensland Labor publicly criticised the LNP’s unprecedented youth crime laws – so why did it wave them through?

Labor’s capitulation on ‘adult crime, adult time’ and David Crisafulli’s abortion gag show both parties struggling to adjust to life on opposite sides of the chamber

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Youth offenders now face 'adult crime, adult time' laws

A controversial "adult crime, adult time" election pledge has become law after tough youth justice legislation was passed in Queensland parliament.

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David Crisafulli Just Banned Abortion Debates In QLD Parliament, Here’s Why

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced that the state's parliament will not hold any debates on abortion for the next four years.

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Premier gags any bills or changes to abortion laws

No bill or amendments to abortion legislation will be allowed under a surprise motion put forward by a premier that blindsided MPs on all sides of the chamber.

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Labor made a mess of Queensland youth justice – now the LNP seems hellbent on making it worse

Many believe ‘adult time’ for children is a remarkably retrograde step, but it comes towards the bottom of a long, slippery slope

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Damning data revealed on eve of tough new crime laws

Police data revealing the extent of youth crime has been released on the eve of tough new laws being brought before a major state parliament.

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'Adult time, adult crime' endorsed by state committee

A committee has ruled a state government's crime laws should be passed, paving the way for young offenders to face life sentences on serious crimes.

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Crime-hit city businesses embrace youth justice laws

A city reeling from crime backs controversial youth justice laws, saying juvenile offences have contributed to business closures and tarnished its reputation.

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'Cruel, inhuman': justice laws to violate human rights

New youth justice laws will likely increase the number of children in detention and put pressure on packed facilities, a state government admits.

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Queensland’s veteran human rights warrior on ‘miscarriages of justice’ past and present

Retiring criminal lawyer Terry O’Gorman, who famously took on Joh Bjelke-Petersen, is withering about David Crisafulli’s new law and order crackdown

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Laws to end path to treaty fast-tracked in shock move

The Queensland government has been accused of pushing through laws ending the path to treaty and truth-telling without consultation, sparking outrage.

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Request to release premier's business documents denied

Documents relating to claims a company was trading insolvent while a man who went on to become a state premier was at the helm will not be released.

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Historic day as MPs sworn into fresh parliament

It was a bittersweet day for Labor MPs sitting on the opposite side of the chamber as the Liberal National Party takes power for the first time in nine years.

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If David Crisafulli wants ‘generational government’, the LNP can’t afford to wage ideological warfare

New Queensland premier must tread carefully to avoid culture wars that plagued party’s government

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Truth-telling subs re-open as inquiry waits for clarity

Queensland's truth-telling and healing inquiry will re-open submissions despite the state government's vow to abolish the process.

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David Crisafulli stares down LNP division on abortion and nuclear power

Consternation remains in the ranks about way Queensland party handled two divisive issues, sources say

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Police budget blowout referred to corruption watchdog

Queensland's police commissioner has referred a controversial lease for a new station in Brisbane to the Crime and Corruption Commission.

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Fatima Payman calls for Israel sanctions and divestment at Melbourne rally – as it happened

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Premier to keep score on cabinet's performance

Queensland's Premier David Crisafulli has ordered his ministers to follow specific deliverables in charter letters when tackling the state's various issues.

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