Stronger youth bail monitoring laws have been passed in the Queensland Parliament today, making electronic monitoring for youth on bail permanent and statewide.
The Government says the Youth Justice (Electronic Monitoring) Amendment Bill 2025 will mean courts can impose a GPS device as a bail condition for any youth offender aged 10-17, including first-time offenders.
Electronic monitoring devices have been found to reduce the likelihood of reoffending by 24%.
Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support, Laura Gerber said the tough new laws would reduce reoffending and drive down victim numbers.
“We promised Queenslanders we would continue to strengthen youth crime laws to restore safety and that’s exactly what we are doing,” Minister Gerber said.
“By putting more GPS trackers on youth offenders on bail, alongside intensive support services, we will reduce reoffending, have fewer victims of crime and safer communities,” she said.
