New youth bail laws dismissed as 'political theatre'
Queensland Premier Crisafulli introduced new youth bail laws on Sunday, raising the minimum age for serious offences to 10. Experts criticized the measures as unnecessary and politically motivated, citing existing stringent bail conditions. Labor also expressed concerns about the capacity of the youth justice system to handle an influx of cases resulting from these reforms.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 19:01 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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