Queensland expands its State Flying Squad by 41 officers, investing $32.4 million, amid rising youth crime.

The Queensland government plans to expand its State Flying Squad by adding 41 new officers, totaling 58, with a $32.4 million investment over five years. This expansion follows the passage of "adult crime, adult time" youth justice laws, which allow harsher sentences for young offenders, including life sentences for serious crimes. The initiative aims to tackle youth crime hotspots and comes after a 50% rise in children aged 13 or under in adult watch houses over the past year.

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