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LNP youth crime proposal aims to stamp out ‘repeat untouchables’

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In short: 

Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has unveiled a policy that will see underage offenders tried as adults for serious crimes.

Advocate Katherine Hayes said tougher sentencing won’t work, arguing the “root cause” of offending needs to be addressed to make real change.

What’s next? 

Youth crime is expected to be a key election issue as Queenslanders prepare to vote on state leadership later this year.

Young Queenslanders would be tried as adults for serious crimes if the LNP wins the October state election.

Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli announced his Making Our Community Safer plan on Sunday, including an “adult crime, adult time” court sentencing policy.

Mr Crisafulli said the policy would apply to offences like murder, manslaughter, serious assault, grievous bodily harm, and the dangerous operation and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

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