Queensland’s new bail crackdown threatens to lock up even minors for a full year if they reoffend while on bail—part of a sweeping “adult crime, adult time” push that already allows life sentences. But with youth detention centers bursting at the seams and staff on strike over safety, critics warn this won’t fix crime—it’ll just worsen overcrowding, trauma, and recidivism. Meanwhile, adult prisons face their own crisis: nearly half of released inmates return within two years. The government says it’s sending a tough message—but will harsher penalties actually break the cycle?
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