The Queensland premier has announced his government will create and legislate a new offence by the end of the year targeting youth offenders, carrying a mandatory sentence for repeat offenders who commit serious crimes while on bail. The premier stated, “breach bail, go to jail” is the next phase of adult crime, adult time.
New Offence Details
The new offence will apply to repeat youth offenders who commit serious crimes while on bail. The mandatory sentence length has yet to be set, but the premier emphasised that the legislation will be in place by the end of the year. The move is part of a broader crackdown on youth crime in Queensland.
Auction Clearance Rates Below 50%
In other news, auction clearance rates have fallen below 50% across the combined capitals for the third consecutive week. New data from Cotality shows just 49.8% of homes were sold at auction, indicating a softening property market.
