The Queensland government says its youth crime laws are helping "keep the community safe" amid calls for change after two teenagers allegedly murdered a mother after breaking into her home.
Two 17-year-old boys have faced court over the stabbing murder of 41-year-old British-born Emma Lovell and attempted murder of her husband Lee after allegedly breaking into their North Lakes home late on Boxing Day night.
A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old male who were arrested with the 17-year-olds and questioned about the killing have been charged with stealing over an unrelated incident and released on bail.
