Hon Di Farmer MP
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As shadow minister for youth justice, stated Labor supports any tools that reduce reoffending but raised significant concerns about the lack of evidence for the expanded parameters (younger children, all offences, all locations), the critical importance of wraparound services, and the government's refusal to disclose where services are operating.
“The Labor opposition will support any tools which can reduce reoffending and, most importantly, will reduce the impact on, and the number of, victims—absolutely—because we know that that is what Queenslanders want and it is what they deserve. What we have problems with is the government making big promises about reducing youth crime and about being slippery with the truth.”— 2026-02-11View Hansard
Bills Introduced (3)
Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill reforms Queensland's youth justice system by creating stronger bail protections for children, reducing the time young people spend in custody on remand, and banning electronic tracking devices on children. It implements the Queensland Government's Youth Justice Strategy 2019-2023 and its principle that detention should be a last resort for young people.
National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill enables Queensland to participate in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse as children. The scheme was established in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Queensland Government committed $500 million in redress payments for abuse that occurred in its institutions.
Small Business Commissioner Bill 2021
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill permanently establishes a Queensland Small Business Commissioner to provide advice, support, and dispute resolution services for small businesses. It replaces the temporary commissioner role created during the COVID-19 pandemic with a permanent statutory office, making Queensland consistent with every other mainland state.