Crime Prevention

The Queensland government says new data shows the state's 'adult crime, adult time' laws are working, but a criminologist believes it is a "premature" claim.

The WA Police Union says serving officers are increasingly frustrated with lengthy, "unnecessary" delays and lack of resourcing within the Department of Justice's electronic monitoring system.

Queensland Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber has conceded a car she travelled in to a press conference should not have stopped in a disability parking bay, with a retired Paralympian saying the elected official's error is disappointing to see.

Further sweeping changes will be made to Queensland's youth justice laws as the state government looks to expand its flagship "adult crime, adult time" policy.

Young people who come into contact with the justice system in Queensland are over four times more likely to die prematurely than their peers, according to new research.

Experts have suggested that rape, aggravated attempted robbery, attempted murder, arson and torture charges should be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws.

An anonymous Tasmanian tipster is eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for information they gave to Crime Stoppers, but they can't be tracked down due to the secretive nature of the organisation's model.

NSW Police say dozens of young "ringleaders" committing violent crimes in the state's north and west will be the target of new rapid-response units.

Experts say a machete ban and tougher laws could reduce knives on the street, but that there’s limited data on whether it will curb knife-related violence. 

Premier Jacinta Allan promises to "jolt the system" by banning machetes and enacting tougher bail laws for both young and adult offenders in the face of growing crime rates.

The ABC understands a ban on machetes will be announced on Wednesday in concert with tougher bail laws in a move to address growing crime rates in the state.

The Victorian government will explore raising the threshold for granting bail for serious crimes in an effort to quell public concerns about safety.

After years of problems in WA's youth justice system making headlines, how do each of the major parties plan to fix it?

Police acknowledge an "uptick in street offending", but caution residents against social media vigilantism and taking matters into their own hands.

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Lured by fake jobs on social media platforms, women are trafficked to scam compounds and forced into "sexual slavery". Experts are calling for intervention and support to help victims reintegrate when they return home.

The youth justice issue has been thrust back in the spotlight in Carnarvon after a state Liberal MP's car was stolen and used to rob a liquor store.

Nearly 700 people gather on the New South Wales mid-north coast for a community meeting to address youth crime, hearing stories of people being attacked in their homes and businesses with axes, machetes and golf clubs.

Experts and families are warning that the current system to intervene and rehabilitate people who have joined extremist groups is flawed.

These families never imagined their loved ones would be drawn to Neo-Nazi groups. Now they're fighting to get them back and begging the government to help.