Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has responded to a mother’s desperate pleas for harsher youth crime penalties, over fears her teenage son might kill someone, or lose his own life without harsher ...

A crack police taskforce meant to tackle the state’s youth crime crisis has just two police officers and is struggling to ...

It’s easy pointing a finger at someone else when it comes to parenting, writes Madonna King. It’s easy pointing a finger at ...

Youth Crime Taskforce transformation to enhance police capability to tackle Labor's Youth Crime Crisis.Young criminals to be investigated by same ...

Youth crime is a hot-button issue across Australia, but figuring out just how big a problem it is and what can be done to reduce offending is complicated and often divisive.

Today marks a Fresh Start for Queensland, as the second tranche of Adult Crime, Adult Time laws have passed Queensland Parliament overnight, with 33 youth crime offences now captured under the tough ...

Leaders condemned harsh laws amplifying harm to Indigenous youth, demanding justice, dignity, and true partnership.

A petition calling for tougher youth crime laws has gained more than 27,000 signatures after a Chinese couple was violently ...

A special rapporteur on torture has been investigating Australia’s youth justice system following a confidential submission.

Stacey knows her 14-year-old son will kill someone if confronted during a home invasion. Or perhaps he’ll kill himself, ...

Queensland’s youth crime crackdown has led to over 4,200 arrests ... inquiry hears Palawa Elder Uncle Rodney Dillon said the crisis begins long before a child is arrested.