Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support
Queensland Budget 2025-26 · Crisafulli Government
As at budget day (2025-06-10)
Key service areas
Budget initiatives
Funding for the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme to provide faster payments to victims of violent crime.
Victims of crime receive financial support faster to help them recover and rebuild their lives. The $393 million over two years funds the Victim Assist Queensland financial assistance scheme, clearing backlogs and improving processing times.
General Government operating, 2025-26 budget year within 2-year total (MYFER $40M in 2024-25 + Post-MYFER $78M in 2024-25 and $275M in 2025-26)
New 3 to 6 month program as an alternative to youth detention through intensive rehabilitation across two remote facilities in North and South Queensland.
New sentencing options that tackle drug and alcohol addiction as root causes of offending. The $80 million Circuit Breaker Sentencing program provides three-to-six-month intensive rehabilitation across two remote facilities in north and south Queensland, as an alternative to imprisonment for eligible offenders.
General Government operating, 2025-26 budget year within 4-year total
12 months of post-release rehabilitation support to all youth exiting detention, helping young people transition back into the community and away from reoffending.
Programs to support young people after they leave detention, providing 12 months of post-release rehabilitation. The $225 million Staying on Track program over five years ($50 million per year ongoing) aims to break the cycle of reoffending by maintaining support after a young person leaves custody.
General Government operating, $50M per annum over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $50M per annum ongoing from 2029-30
Establishment of Crime Prevention Schools to re-engage youth who have disengaged from mainstream education and are at risk of falling into crime.
Specialist schools for disengaged young people, providing education and support to keep them away from crime. The $50 million over four years funds Crime Prevention Schools that re-engage youth demonstrating high-risk behaviours.
General Government operating, total over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $10M per annum ongoing
Funding for youth demonstrating high-risk behaviours in regional areas, providing intensive intervention and support.
Intensive programs in regional areas to intervene early with young people at risk of offending. The $50 million Regional Reset program over four years targets communities where youth crime is concentrated, providing structured activities and mentoring.
General Government operating, $12.5M per annum over 4 years from 2024-25
Bringing the best research-backed youth intervention models to Queensland to divert young people from the justice system.
Evidence-based programs proven to reduce youth offending, brought to Queensland for the first time. The $50 million Kickstarter Program over four years funds research-backed intervention models from other jurisdictions that have demonstrated results in reducing youth crime.
General Government operating, total over 4 years from 2024-25
Community-led and outcomes-focused programs that reduce youth offending through proven early intervention approaches.
Funds community-run programs with a proven track record of reducing youth offending. The $65 million over five years ($15 million per year ongoing) supports community-led initiatives that are already working to keep young people out of the justice system.
General Government operating, total over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $15M per annum ongoing
Youth co-response models to target crime hotspots and enhance community safety, delivered through the Department of Youth Justice.
Joint teams of youth workers and specialists deployed to crime hotspots to intervene with young offenders. The $75 million over four years funds youth co-response models that work alongside police to address youth justice issues in the community.
General Government operating, total over 4 years from 2025-26
New professional Victims Advocate Service providing dedicated support to victims of crime through the justice process.
Victims of crime get a dedicated advocate to guide them through the justice process. The $50 million Victims Advocate Service over five years ($10 million per year ongoing) provides professional support so victims are not left to navigate the system alone.
General Government operating, $10M per annum over 5 years from 2024-25 plus $10M per annum ongoing
Forward estimates
Year-by-year allocations for 9 measures with published forward profiles.
| Measure | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victims of Crime Financial Assistance | $118.0M | $275.0M | — | — | — | $393.0M |
| Circuit Breaker Sentencing | $20.0M | $30.0M | $20.0M | $10.0M | — | $80.0M |
| Staying on Track (Youth Justice) | $25.0M | $50.0M | $50.0M | $50.0M | $50.0M | $225.0M |
| Crime Prevention Schools | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $50.0M |
| Regional Reset Program | $12.5M | $12.5M | $12.5M | $12.5M | — | $50.0M |
| Gold Standard Early Intervention: Kickstarter Program | $5.0M | $15.0M | $15.0M | $15.0M | — | $50.0M |
| Gold Standard Early Intervention: Proven Initiatives | $5.0M | $15.0M | $15.0M | $15.0M | $15.0M | $65.0M |
| Youth Co-Response Models (Youth Justice) | — | $13.7M | $19.8M | $20.5M | $21.0M | $75.0M |
| Victims Advocate Service | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $10.0M | $50.0M |
| Total | $205.5M | $431.2M | $152.3M | $143.0M | $106.0M | $1.04B |
Performance metrics
Service standards from the Service Delivery Statement. Targets and actuals as published.
| Metric | Prior target | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| Percentage of orders supervised in the community that are successfully completed — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth offenders | 83% | 80% | 83% |
| Percentage of orders supervised in the community that are successfully completed — Other youth offenders | 90% | 88% | 90% |
| Percentage of orders supervised in the community that are successfully completed — All youth offenders | 85% | 82% | 85% |
| Proportion of youth offenders who have another charged offence or are referred by QPS to a Restorative Justice Conference within 12 months of an initial finalisation for a proven offence | 69% | 70% | 69% |
| Rate of youth aged 10 to 17 years who have contact with Youth Justice, per 10,000 population — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth offenders | 390 | 376 | 390 |
| Rate of youth aged 10 to 17 years who have contact with Youth Justice, per 10,000 population — Other youth offenders | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Rate of youth aged 10 to 17 years who have contact with Youth Justice, per 10,000 population — All youth offenders | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Proportion of youth declared a serious repeat offender under the Youth Justice Act 1992 out of all youth with a proven offence finalised | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Average daily number of youth in detention centres, rate per 10,000 population — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth offenders | 46.1 | 40 | 46.1 |
| Average daily number of youth in detention centres, rate per 10,000 population — Other youth offenders | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Average daily number of youth in detention centres, rate per 10,000 population — All youth offenders | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Youth detention centre utilisation rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Cost per youth supervised in the community per day | $300.00 | $349.58 | $380.00 |
| Financial Assistance Funeral and High Risk Applications — average days to an assessed first decision | — | New | 35 days |
| Percentage of special assistance payments processed within three business days of being assessed as eligible | — | New | 80% |
Source: Service Delivery Statement. Prior target and actual are for 2024-25; target is for 2025-26.
Source document
Service Delivery Statement — Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support (PDF)Last updated: 2026-05-26. Factual information from published budget documents.