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Fraser Barton

Tough youth crime laws under fire ahead of expansion

Data shows a drop in target cases since 'adult crime, adult time' laws were passed in late 2024. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's toughest youth crime crackdowns has come under fire after a state government claimed it had led to a drop in offending.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has taken aim at "young thugs" mocking him online, saying the latest crime data indicated his controversial juvenile laws were working.

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