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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Eden Gillespie

Queensland man who says schools should reconsider the cane joins government’s youth justice group

Ken Cunliffe
Ken Cunliffe has been appointed to Queensland’s youth justice strategy reference group as a victims’ representative. Photograph: Dan Peled/Guardian Australia

On a Toowoomba Facebook group, frustrated residents share regular updates about vehicles stolen, shops robbed and homes burgled. Some post photos of children accused of crimes; the “bleeding hearts” are shouted down.

Amid the emotion, Ken Cunliffe calls for calm and for the community to focus on solutions rather than politics.

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