Overview

• The Queensland Parliament passed the second tranche of 'adult crime, adult time' laws, adding 20 new offences for which juveniles can face adult trials and sentences.
• Offences under the expanded law include attempted murder, rape, sexual assault, torture, arson, and kidnapping, applying to children as young as 10 years old.
• Premier David Crisafulli defended the reforms, rejecting criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups, stating the laws address serious youth crime issues.
• The legislation awaits formal assent from Governor Jeanette Young, expected by the end of the week, before it becomes enforceable.
• This marks the second wave of youth justice reforms under the LNP government, with further expansions to the laws anticipated in the future.