Girls will be locked up for longer if Queensland passes new youth justice laws, advocates warn

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2023-03-14

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Advocates are warning the number of children in watch houses, particularly vulnerable girls, will spend longer periods in youth detention. It comes after the QLD state parliament intends to crack down on serious repeat young offenders.
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