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The Government is expanding its landmark Adult Crime, Adult Time laws to 45 youth crime offences, with new laws being introduced to the Queensland Parliament this week, as part of its commitment to make Queensland safer.
Since the passing of the Making Queensland Safer Laws, more than 4,000 youth offenders have been charged with over 19,000 Adult Crime, Adult Time offences and the number of crime victims has fallen 7.2% in 2025, compared to the previous year.
The Bill adds a dozen new offences to Adult Crime, Adult Time, delivering on the Government’s promise to continue strengthening youth crime laws to turn the tide on the Youth Crime Crisis.
The 12 additional offences for Adult Crime, Adult Time include:
The additional offences deliver on the Government’s election promise to expand Adult Crime, Adult Time on the recommendation of the Expert Legal Panel, which was established to consider more complex and serious offences.
Premier David Crisafulli said expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time was another critical step towards reducing victim numbers and turning the tide on youth crime.
“We promised Queenslanders we would continue to strengthen our youth crime laws and put the rights of victims first, and that’s exactly what we are doing,” Premier Crisafulli said.
“Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time sends a strong message to young thugs, that there are consequences for their actions.
“Reversing a decade of watered down laws will take time, and we won’t stop until there are fewer victims in Queensland.”
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Deb Frecklington said the Crisafulli Government remained steadfast in its commitment to make Queensland safer and restore law and order, following Labor’s decade of decline.
“We’re giving Judges and Magistrates the tools they need to hand down sentences that reflect community expectations,” the Attorney-General said.
“We’re just getting started and our important work will continue, including strengthening laws where necessary.”
Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber said Adult Crime, Adult Time was already working to make Queensland safer.
“We are finally on the path to breaking the cycle of crime in this State and youth offenders are not only facing serious consequences for their actions but, we are also delivering early intervention and intensive rehabilitation programs across the State,” Minister Gerber said.
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