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Aaron Bunch

'Adult crime, adult time' youth offender laws expanded

The state government has vowed to strengthen laws and turn the tide on youth crime in Queensland. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland's controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws are set to be bolstered, with more than a dozen offences expected to be added to the legislation.

Arson, torture, aggravated attempted robbery, rape and attempted murder are among the crimes to be included in the expanded laws, which are expected to be introduced in state parliament this week.

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