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West Australian
8 hours ago
- Politics
- West Australian
‘Turning them into criminals': Mum's desperate plea for youth crime crackdown as Premier responds
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has responded to a mother's desperate pleas for harsher youth crime penalties, over fears her teenage son might kill someone, or lose his own life without harsher sentencing. The woman - known only as Stacey - told The Courier Mail she feels the government's focus on Adult Time, Adult Crime laws don't work and the problem instead lies with the judicial system. She said her 14-year-old son had been a regular visitor to court for the past three years for breaking into homes, stealing cars and abusing drugs. Stacey claims her child walked away with a slap on the wrist each time. 'I've told the judge in court. I've told the police, I've told everyone that it's not going to end until he kills someone or he kills himself,' Stacey told The Courier Mail. 'We are turning them into criminals by not punishing them. 'It's like parents not disciplining their kids – and it's worse because they have the authority to do something.' '…When they go to court now, the judge might talk about adult time for adult crime – but it never happens. She said the current judicial outcomes are not working, and by letting them off time after time allows the youth offenders to 'get better' at crime by understanding how to 'work the system'. 'When you just keep letting them out, they get smarter and they figure out that they need to leave one car here, and one car here, and another here,' she said. 'They get better at what they do. How is that helping?' Speaking on Today on Monday morning, Mr Crisafulli said the first round of the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws were passed just before Christmas - resulting in youth offenders facing tougher consequences for 13 offences. A second round of tougher penalties passed on May 22, expanding the offence list to that of 33, including attempted murder, sexual assault, and aggravated attempted robbery. He said Stacey's story was 'heartbreaking' 'It's a cry for help from someone who wants more,' Mr Crisafulli told the program. 'We're about to go out in our first budget in the largest investment in early intervention and rehabilitation, and we're finally seeing police numbers get back up off the canvas. 'Some of the reoffending rates are starting to come down – we've had a fall in the first quarter in things like break and enter as well as stolen cars. 'We're certainly not celebrating, there's a long way to go and if further changes are needed, and we believe there are, you bet they will happen because we are not going to keep living through the youth crime crisis that we've inherited from ten years of weaker laws and fewer police.' The provision that says detention has to be a last resort has been removed, he added. 'We've got two focuses,' Mr Crisafulli said. 'The first is on early intervention. We've got to stop kids like this falling through the cracks. 'Then at the other end, you need stronger laws and you need consequences for actions. 'Otherwise, that merry-go-round just keeps going round and round and round.'
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Mum's desperate youth crime plea
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has responded to a mother's desperate pleas for harsher youth crime penalties, over fears her teenage son might kill someone, or lose his own life without harsher sentencing. The woman - known only as Stacey - told The Courier Mail she feels the government's focus on Adult Time, Adult Crime laws don't work and the problem instead lies with the judicial system. She said her 14-year-old son had been a regular visitor to court for the past three years for breaking into homes, stealing cars and abusing drugs. Stacey claims her child walked away with a slap on the wrist each time. Stacey's 14-year-old son has seen in the inside of a courtroom 10 times over the last three years on a variety of charges. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell Credit: News Corp Australia 'I've told the judge in court. I've told the police, I've told everyone that it's not going to end until he kills someone or he kills himself,' Stacey told The Courier Mail. 'We are turning them into criminals by not punishing them. 'It's like parents not disciplining their kids – and it's worse because they have the authority to do something.' '…When they go to court now, the judge might talk about adult time for adult crime – but it never happens. She said the current judicial outcomes are not working, and by letting them off time after time allows the youth offenders to 'get better' at crime by understanding how to 'work the system'. 'When you just keep letting them out, they get smarter and they figure out that they need to leave one car here, and one car here, and another here,' she said. 'They get better at what they do. How is that helping?' Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Stacey's story was 'heartbreaking' and said the upcoming budget would prioritise early intervention and rehabilitation for youth crime. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia Speaking on Today on Monday morning, Mr Crisafulli said the first round of the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws were passed just before Christmas - resulting in youth offenders facing tougher consequences for 13 offences. A second round of tougher penalties passed on May 22, expanding the offence list to that of 33, including attempted murder, sexual assault, and aggravated attempted robbery. He said Stacey's story was 'heartbreaking' 'It's a cry for help from someone who wants more,' Mr Crisafulli told the program. 'We're about to go out in our first budget in the largest investment in early intervention and rehabilitation, and we're finally seeing police numbers get back up off the canvas. Mr Crisafulli said the first round of the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws were passed just before Christmas - resulting in youth offenders facing tougher consequences for 13 offences. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia 'Some of the reoffending rates are starting to come down – we've had a fall in the first quarter in things like break and enter as well as stolen cars. 'We're certainly not celebrating, there's a long way to go and if further changes are needed, and we believe there are, you bet they will happen because we are not going to keep living through the youth crime crisis that we've inherited from ten years of weaker laws and fewer police.' The provision that says detention has to be a last resort has been removed, he added. 'We've got two focuses,' Mr Crisafulli said. 'The first is on early intervention. We've got to stop kids like this falling through the cracks. 'Then at the other end, you need stronger laws and you need consequences for actions. 'Otherwise, that merry-go-round just keeps going round and round and round.'
News.com.au
8 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘Turning them into criminals': Mum's desperate plea for youth crime crackdown as Premier responds
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has responded to a mother's desperate pleas for harsher youth crime penalties, over fears her teenage son might kill someone, or lose his own life without harsher sentencing. The woman - known only as Stacey - told The Courier Mail she feels the government's focus on Adult Time, Adult Crime laws don't work and the problem instead lies with the judicial system. She said her 14-year-old son had been a regular visitor to court for the past three years for breaking into homes, stealing cars and abusing drugs. Stacey claims her child walked away with a slap on the wrist each time. 'I've told the judge in court. I've told the police, I've told everyone that it's not going to end until he kills someone or he kills himself,' Stacey told The Courier Mail. 'We are turning them into criminals by not punishing them. 'It's like parents not disciplining their kids – and it's worse because they have the authority to do something.' '…When they go to court now, the judge might talk about adult time for adult crime – but it never happens. She said the current judicial outcomes are not working, and by letting them off time after time allows the youth offenders to 'get better' at crime by understanding how to 'work the system'. 'When you just keep letting them out, they get smarter and they figure out that they need to leave one car here, and one car here, and another here,' she said. 'They get better at what they do. How is that helping?' Speaking on Today on Monday morning, Mr Crisafulli said the first round of the Adult Crime, Adult Time laws were passed just before Christmas - resulting in youth offenders facing tougher consequences for 13 offences. A second round of tougher penalties passed on May 22, expanding the offence list to that of 33, including attempted murder, sexual assault, and aggravated attempted robbery. He said Stacey's story was 'heartbreaking' 'It's a cry for help from someone who wants more,' Mr Crisafulli told the program. 'We're about to go out in our first budget in the largest investment in early intervention and rehabilitation, and we're finally seeing police numbers get back up off the canvas. 'Some of the reoffending rates are starting to come down – we've had a fall in the first quarter in things like break and enter as well as stolen cars. 'We're certainly not celebrating, there's a long way to go and if further changes are needed, and we believe there are, you bet they will happen because we are not going to keep living through the youth crime crisis that we've inherited from ten years of weaker laws and fewer police.' The provision that says detention has to be a last resort has been removed, he added. 'We've got two focuses,' Mr Crisafulli said. 'The first is on early intervention. We've got to stop kids like this falling through the cracks. 'Then at the other end, you need stronger laws and you need consequences for actions. 'Otherwise, that merry-go-round just keeps going round and round and round.'
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
KSI reveals act he wants to win Britain's Got Talent 2025
The social media star was a guest judge on this year's series, alongside regulars Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli. He took part in the Series 18 auditions as a stand-in for Bruno and Simon, respectively, and was also a fifth judge in one of the semi-finals. Now, he has revealed his pick to win Britain's Got Talent. KSI has tipped Stacey Leadbeatter to win the BGT 2025 Final. When asked by Andi Peters on ITV's Lorraine on Friday who he thinks will win, KSI said: "Stacey (Leadbeatter) honestly, I hope she wins. Like, I love Stacey. And her story's phenomenal. "Because, you know, working at a chicken shop and then being able to come through in front of an audience like that and sing her heart out. "I was just like mind blown. I was like, she needs to win this." When asked who he wants to win, he doubled down. "I want Stacey. She's like my first love. Stacey would be sick, but the competition is very high." Stacey's audition saw her sing Leona Lewis' version of Snow Patrol's Run. She had performed just once in public before her appearance on BGT, which wowed the judges and audience. KSI awarded her his golden buzzer following the performance. In the semi-final, she performed Demi Lovato's Anyone, and was sent through to the final following the public vote. KSI is also due to perform during the final. Catch him if you can!💥🎶@KSI will be returning as our Guest Performer for the #BGT Final, this Saturday 31st May, at 7pm on @ITV 1, @ITVX and @WeAreSTV. Teasing it, he said: "I'm performing my new single and some other songs as well. "We've got a cool dance routine, it's gonna be sick. It's a whole show. People are gonna love it." The BGT finalists for 2025 are: A post shared by Britain's Got Talent (@bgt) There are also two wildcard acts to be revealed, with one voted for by the public and the other by the judges. Recommended reading: The live final of Britain's Got Talent will air tonight, Saturday (May 31) at 7pm, on ITV1 and ITVX. This year, the winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000, and they are given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
KSI reveals act he wants to win Britain's Got Talent 2025
The social media star was a guest judge on this year's series, alongside regulars Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and Bruno Tonioli. He took part in the Series 18 auditions as a stand-in for Bruno and Simon, respectively, and was also a fifth judge in one of the semi-finals. Now, he has revealed his pick to win Britain's Got Talent. KSI has tipped Stacey Leadbeatter to win the BGT 2025 Final. When asked by Andi Peters on ITV's Lorraine on Friday who he thinks will win, KSI said: "Stacey (Leadbeatter) honestly, I hope she wins. Like, I love Stacey. And her story's phenomenal. "Because, you know, working at a chicken shop and then being able to come through in front of an audience like that and sing her heart out. "I was just like mind blown. I was like, she needs to win this." When asked who he wants to win, he doubled down. "I want Stacey. She's like my first love. Stacey would be sick, but the competition is very high." Stacey's audition saw her sing Leona Lewis' version of Snow Patrol's Run. She had performed just once in public before her appearance on BGT, which wowed the judges and audience. KSI awarded her his golden buzzer following the performance. In the semi-final, she performed Demi Lovato's Anyone, and was sent through to the final following the public vote. KSI is also due to perform during the final. Catch him if you can!💥🎶@KSI will be returning as our Guest Performer for the #BGT Final, this Saturday 31st May, at 7pm on @ITV 1, @ITVX and @WeAreSTV. Teasing it, he said: "I'm performing my new single and some other songs as well. "We've got a cool dance routine, it's gonna be sick. It's a whole show. People are gonna love it." The BGT finalists for 2025 are: A post shared by Britain's Got Talent (@bgt) There are also two wildcard acts to be revealed, with one voted for by the public and the other by the judges. Recommended reading: The live final of Britain's Got Talent will air tonight, Saturday (May 31) at 7pm, on ITV1 and ITVX. This year, the winner of BGT will take home a prize of £250,000, and they are given the chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance in front of the royal family.
