The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) have demanded action by the state government to change the youth justice system, after repeated juvenile incidents in Townsville.
KAP MPs are urging the government to reconsider the relocation sentencing policy, which aims to prevent juveniles from being incarcerated or back on the street where they can continue to be influenced.
This push comes after rural community businesses continue to struggle with the impacts of juvenile crime, and they feel as though no concrete solutions have been made to stop this cycle.