Acting Premier Steven Miles says the Queensland Government will consider the use of GPS tracking devices for juveniles on bail, after the Queensland Police Union calls for a focus on youth crime.
How does GPS tracking device technology work and would it be effective in targeting youth crime?
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Tracking devices are typically used on adult offenders – not children.
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A recent spate of crimes involving young people in Queensland has sparked calls for repeat youth offenders to be fitted with GPS tracking devices something the State Government is once more actively considering.
The spotlight returned to youth crime after a 17-year-old allegedly hit and killed a couple and their unborn child in a stolen four-wheel drive on Brisbane s bayside last month.
The tragedy sparked an outpouring of community anger and fierce debate about how to tackle youth crime, with authorities and youth advocates deeply divided on the issue.
 The Palaszczuk Government was warned two years ago GPS trackers may help solve its youth justice crisis but will only now seriously consider it after finally admitting we need to go harder against repeat offenders. After days of mounting pressure, Acting Premier Steven Miles admitted the government s review of youth justice clearly may include needing to change the law , and would consider the use of GPS trackers as suggested by the Queensland Police Union. The now revitalised idea was put forward by former police commissioner Bob Atkinson in 2018 in his review into youth justice, but was never adopted. Police Minister Mark Ryan would not be drawn on why Cabinet slapped down the idea then, or why the idea was worthy of consideration now when the government had already decided against it.
Final stage works on the Seaway Promenade February 2, 2021, by Zlatan Hrvacevic
A new promenade making the most of expansive views along the Gold Coast’s spectacular coastline is nearing completion at The Spit.
Inspecting final stage works on the Seaway Promenade today, Acting Premier
Steven Miles, said that it signals further progress with the delivery of The Spit Master Plan.
“Locals and visitors will be able to stroll out to the viewing platform at the end of the seawall and enjoy views south along the city’s coastline and to the north the scenic beaches of South Stradbroke Island.
“The Seaway Promenade will become one of the Gold Coast’s must-visit destinations.