Queensland proposes harsher youth justice laws, facing criticism for potentially harming Indigenous youth.

The Queensland government proposes stricter youth justice laws that could impose adult sentences on children for serious crimes, sparking concern among critics who argue this approach may disproportionately harm Indigenous youth and fail to reduce crime effectively. The new laws remove detention as a last resort and could lead to life sentences for youth offenses, potentially increasing the number of children in detention centers. Critics advocate for early intervention and addressing systemic issues instead.

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