'Breach bail, go to jail': Premier promises harsher youth crime laws
Premier David Crisafulli announced new youth crime laws on July 5, 2026, mandating jail time for youth offenders breaching bail. The proposed 'breach bail, go to jail' laws will establish a minimum mandatory sentence for serious offenses. Critics, including the United Nations, have raised concerns about the impact on children's rights.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 02:56 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 03:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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