More than 2130 offences of the unlawful use of a motor vehicle were recorded in Queensland in December – about 70 cars a day – the highest monthly figure on record. Read more here:
Police data showing a record number of car theft offences in Queensland comes as the state prepares to introduce new laws targeting young offenders.
New laws targeting young offenders are being drafted for introduction into state parliament this month. The government and opposition were targeted in an open letter by expert and advocacy organisations concerned political point-scoring would solve nothing.“It is time for all members of parliament to stop political point-scoring about who is the toughest on youth crime,” PeakCare Queensland executive director Lindsay Wegener said.“Communities deserve to feel safe, and children need to be held accountable for their behaviour in ways that actually work,” Wegener said.
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