News ‘Adult time’ represents a third of Childrens Court cases More than 5800 charges have been lodged in the Childrens Court under the Making Queensland Safer laws since their introduction late 2024. Chelsea Heaney
Perspectives What keeps a Human Rights Commissioner up at night? Outgoing Queensland Human Rights Commissioner Scott McDougall has hit out at current bail legislation for children in a wide-ranging conversation as he prepares to leave the role. Chelsea Heaney
News Proposed youth justice laws concerning The Society will voice its concerns about proposed changes at a hearing this afternoon.
Profession updates Youth justice reforms introduced Parliamentary Update: 30 April - 2 May 2024 Caiti Betts
News Youth justice comments risk independence Queensland Law Society acknowledges the grief of victims, their families and the community.
News Watch-house review finds system in crisis The Queensland Family and Child Commission has made urgent recommendations to reduce the time children spend in watch houses.
