Amnesty International Australia is urging the newly elected Queensland LNP government to reconsider its controversial “adult crime, adult time” policy. The organization argues that this policy contradicts expert evidence regarding youth crime and could violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Amnesty International Australia is urging the newly elected Queensland LNP government to reconsider its controversial “adult crime, adult time” policy. The organization argues that this policy contradicts expert evidence regarding youth crime and could violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Kacey Teerman, an Indigenous rights campaigner at Amnesty, cited various reports indicating that imprisoning children exacerbates trauma and alienation, increasing the likelihood of reoffending. Teerman emphasized that this approach does not enhance community safety.
Teerman challenged Premier David Crisafulli to justify his stance against the overwhelming consensus of experts who warn against treating children as adults in the justice system. Amnesty is advocating for raising the age of criminal responsibility to at least 14 years, ending the detention of children in adult facilities, and fully funding Indigenous-led diversion programs proven to be effective.
In other news, an independent MP has called for greater transparency among politicians following revelations about Qantas’ influence on political figures. Former AFR columnist Joe Aston's new book alleges Prime Minister Anthony Albanese directly solicited upgrades for 22 flights from then-Qantas CEO Alan Joyce while he served as transport minister.
Independent MP Helen Haines stressed the need for public access to ministerial diaries to enhance accountability and eliminate allegations of inappropriate influence. She noted that while she is a member of Qantas' Chairman's Lounge, transparency regarding any received gifts is crucial.
Aston's book has sparked significant public response, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with politicians accepting freebies. He criticized the Coalition’s sudden outrage, pointing out their previous inaction during a Senate inquiry into Qantas.
In a separate development, police have charged individuals in connection with the alleged manufacture of explosives after executing search warrants in Annerley. Following two incidents involving pipe bombs, detectives discovered precursor materials and drugs, leading to multiple charges against a 30-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man.
The fallout from the book and allegations surrounding Qantas continues to be a hot topic, with critics calling for inquiries and greater scrutiny of the relationship between the airline and politicians. Aston remarked that if Albanese had to repay all the complimentary perks he received, he would face significant financial repercussions, reflecting a broader sentiment that the public is fed up with political privileges.
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