A long-flagged “breach bail, go to jail” bill has been introduced to parliament, creating a new offence, bail regime, and mandatory 12-month jail term.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is heralding landmark new laws overhauling the state’s bail system.
New Queensland breach of bail laws could be introduced to parliament as early as this week.
State government says ‘breach bail, go to jail’ laws raise risk of overcrowding in jails, while one expert warns they may lead to ‘cruel outcomes’