Youth justice advocates denounce Queensland Labor’s ‘irresponsible’ detention changes

Steven Miles’ government claims to have legal advice from Crown Law and solicitor general that amendments will not violate Human Rights Act or international lawFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe community sector has criticised new youth justice legislation introduced by the Queensland Labor government as part of an “irresponsible” bipartisan race to the bottom.Queensland Council of Social Service CEO Aimee McVeigh said Qcoss members were “incredibly disappointed by the irresponsible move of the premier, Steven Miles” to remove the principle of detention as a last resort for children.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

May 1, 2024 - 13:30
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Youth justice advocates denounce Queensland Labor’s ‘irresponsible’ detention changes

Steven Miles’ government claims to have legal advice from Crown Law and solicitor general that amendments will not violate Human Rights Act or international law

The community sector has criticised new youth justice legislation introduced by the Queensland Labor government as part of an “irresponsible” bipartisan race to the bottom.

Queensland Council of Social Service CEO Aimee McVeigh said Qcoss members were “incredibly disappointed by the irresponsible move of the premier, Steven Miles” to remove the principle of detention as a last resort for children.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

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