Crisafulli to Be Sworn in as Interim Leader, Renews Promise to Tackle Youth Crime

Published on October 28, 2024

Incoming Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has told ABC Radio that his proposed tough stance on young criminals won’t lead to more young people in prisons. Crisafulli, who won the Oct. 26 election against Labor’s Steven Miles, has promised to cut youth crime through tougher penalties and early intervention programs. The new leader discussed the importance of deterring would-be young offenders with the threat of stricter laws. “At the moment, you’ve got kids in watch houses because the government hasn’t planned and delivered those things. We will,” he said. “I do believe we do need corrective facilities. But we also need other alternatives....

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