Per our previous Noosa 360 update earlier this month, the Parliamentary Select Committee which Sandy is Chairing is now established with the below terms of reference:
- A select committee, known as the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee be established to examine:
- ongoing reforms to the youth justice system; and
- support for victims of crime.
- In undertaking the inquiry, the Committee consider:
- the prevention of entry and diversion of youth offenders from the justice system with specific consideration of risk and protective factors that reduce crime;
- effective ways to stop recidivism and protect the community from offending and the opportunity for community-controlled organisations with specific reference to the role of First Nations peoples to provide support solutions and services;
- the efficacy of:
- justice programs including on-country programs, education, health and housing services;
- reducing people carrying weapons;
- evidence-based early intervention and prevention programs;
- reducing the numbers in custody on remand;
- alternatives to detention;
- detention and other consequences of offending;
- the most suitable infrastructure used for custody, detention or residential components necessary to reduce crime; and
- systems and processes to provide immediate and ongoing support for victims of crime.
- The Committee:
- has the power to call for persons, documents and other things;
- may present reports to the Legislative Assembly as it determines;
- ceases at the dissolution of this parliament.
- Standing Order 203 does not apply and a question before the Committee is decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting, plus one member.
- The Committee consists of seven members.
Consultation
Submissions can now be made to the committee until 12pm, Wednesday 10 January 2024 at www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-Committees/Committees/Committee-Details?cid=232&id=4295, which also includes further information on the inquiry.
Everyone’s experience is important and needs to be considered. This has resulted in a longer submission period to ensure all are heard.
Further information
To view our previous Noosa 360 updates on Crime/ Youth Recidivism, please visit www.sandybolton.com/?s=Crime
For information on Policing in the Noosa State Electorate, please visit our Noosa 360 at www.sandybolton.com/policing-in-noosa-july-2023