Queensland government ministers have used their opening statements this morning spruiking new detail from a long-touted bail law-tightening.Premier David Crisafulli said the laws, to be introduced this week and passed this year, will see children charged with an “adult crime” subject to a mandatory sentence if they do so again while on bail.Crisafulli revealed that would be done by creating an offence that would carry a minimum mandatory period in jail of 12 months – and also apply to adults.Premier David Crisafulli.Catherine Strohfeldt“They will be the most significant bail reforms this state has ever seen. They will be the strongest bail reforms in the nation,” he said.
Queensland parliament updates: MPs return for first sitting since June
MPs have descended on George Street for the first regular sitting week since the budget, with several controversial bills up for debate or introduction.
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