Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to introduce the next phase of youth justice reforms, with a strong focus on cracking down on repeat youth offenders who breach bail.

The reforms will create a new offence for young offenders who commit an Adult Crime, Adult Time offence while on bail, backed by a mandatory minimum sentence.

The next phase of the Crisafulli Government’s Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms, which will be legislated by the end of 2026, includes:

• A new offence for youth offenders who breach bail.
• The offence will apply to young people who commit an Adult Crime, Adult Time offence while already on bail.
• Repeat offenders will face a mandatory minimum sentence.
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Mrs Frecklington said the reforms were a necessary step to strengthen community safety and hold repeat offenders accountable.

“More needs to be done, and that is exactly what we are doing,” Deb said.

“We must hold repeat youth offenders accountable and keep our communities safe.

“Bail is a privilege, not a right. If repeat offenders choose to breach their bail and commit serious offences, they will face jail under these new laws.

“These changes build on the first three phases of Adult Crime, Adult Time reforms, which already cover 45 offences.”

The reforms are aimed at targeting repeat offending and form part of a broader strategy that includes stronger policing, early intervention measures and rehabilitation programs.

The ‘Breach Bail, Go to Jail’ phase of Adult Crime, Adult Time is expected to be legislated by the end of 2026. Further consultation will determine the length of the mandatory minimum sentence, with details to be announced when the legislation is introduced to Parliament.