Queensland’s opposition will open two ‘youth justice’ schools if it wins the October 26 election.
The Liberal National Party has promised to deter youth offenders from a life of crime by opening dedicated deterrence schools despite the party’s “adult time for adult crime” policy.
“These children need discipline, support, education, and structure, which is exactly what the LNP will provide through the youth justice schools,” Opposition Leader David Crisafulli said on Monday.It follows the LNP’s hardline stance on youth crime, with the party committing to an “adult time for adult crime” policy to implement harsher sentences on kids for serious offences.
But Premier Steven Miles said his government has already introduced 50 flexible learning facilities offering deterrence education with another 25 on the way.
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