President of the Childrens Court of Queensland
Role / OfficeReferenced in 2 bills
Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021
This bill responds to a small group of repeat young offenders responsible for nearly half of youth crime by tightening bail laws and allowing GPS monitoring. It also gives Gold Coast police new powers to scan people for knives in entertainment areas, and makes it easier to prosecute drivers involved in hooning offences.
25/2/2021· PASSED with amendment· Hon M Ryan MP
Justice & RightsChildren & FamiliesSafety & Emergency
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Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
This bill reforms Queensland's youth justice system to keep more children out of detention while awaiting trial. It creates a clear presumption that children should be released on bail, bans electronic tracking devices for young people, and requires police to consider alternatives to arrest when children breach bail conditions.
14/6/2019· PASSED with amendment· Hon D Farmer MP
Justice & RightsChildren & Families
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