Queensland is debating new ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws. How will they work – and who do they disadvantage?

Under the proposed legislation, police powers are expanded while children convicted of some offences are subject to the same sentences as adults Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Queensland parliament is debating its third round of “adult crime, adult time” laws, in legislation which also rolls back the state’s drug diversion scheme and creates new move-on powers. Human rights advocates say the changes target the state’s most vulnerable individuals, such as its homeless people. Here’s how the proposed laws will work. Continue reading...

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