Committee Details

The Committee was dissolved by order of the house on 17 April 2024.

The same order required the version of the latest report put to the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee for adoption, which failed to pass, to be tabled by the Clerk.

That document can be found on the tabled papers database here.

ABOUT THE INQUIRY

On 12 October 2023 the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee was established to conduct an inquiry to examine ongoing reforms to the youth justice system and support for victims of crime.

The terms of reference for the inquiry are:

1. A select committee, known as the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee be established to examine:
   1. ongoing reforms to the youth justice system; and
   2. support for victims of crime.
2. In undertaking the inquiry, the Committee consider:
   1. the prevention of entry and diversion of youth offenders from the justice system with specific consideration of risk and protective factors that reduce crime;
   2. 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;
   3. the efficacy of:
      1. justice programs including on-country programs, education, health and housing services;
      2. reducing people carrying weapons;
      3. evidence-based early intervention and prevention programs;
      4. reducing the numbers in custody on remand;
      5. alternatives to detention;
      6. detention and other consequences of offending;
      7. the most suitable infrastructure used for custody, detention or residential components necessary to reduce crime; and
   4. systems and processes to provide immediate and ongoing support for victims of crime.
3. The Committee:
   1. has the power to call for persons, documents and other things;
   2. may present reports to the Legislative Assembly as it determines;
   3. ceases at the dissolution of this parliament.
4. 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.
5. The Committee consists of seven members.

View: Legislative Assembly motion on the Inquiry 

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions closed on 1 March 2022. Submissions can be accessed under the “View Submissions” tab above.

public proceedings

The committee held public briefings and hearings for its inquiry into youth justice reform in Queensland. Programs, and Transcripts are published under the “Related Publications” tab above and listed, with Broadcasts below.

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 - Brisbane - 9:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast Pt1 - Broadcast Pt2
Thursday, 23 November 2023 - Brisbane - 9:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Friday, 24 November 2023 - Brisbane - 9:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 - Brisbane - 1:45pm - Program - Transcript - Broadcast 
Thursday, 7 December 2023 - Site Visit
Monday, 5 February 2024 - Townsville - 1:00pm - Program - Transcript
Monday, 5 February 2024 - Site Visit
Tuesday, 6 February 2024 - Site Visit
Wednesday, 7 February 2024 - Cairns - 1:00pm - Program - Transcript
Thursday, 8 February 2024 - Site Visit
Friday, 9 February 2024 - Mount Isa - 10:30am - Program - Transcript
Friday, 16 February 2024 - Toowoomba - 10:30am - Program - Transcript
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 - Brisbane - 1:30pm - Updated Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Thursday, 22 February 2024 - Southport - 11:30am - Program - Transcript
Thursday, 22 February 2024 - Site Visit
Friday, 23 February 2024 - Sunshine Coast - 10.30am - Program - Transcript
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 - Rockhampton - 10.30am - Program - Transcript
Friday, 8 March 2024 - Brisbane - 9.00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 - Brisbane - 9:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 - Brisbane - 9:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast (Part 1) - Broadcast (Part 2) 
Wednesday, 21 February 2023 - Brisbane - 11:00am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Monday, 4 March 2024 - Brisbane - 9.30am - Program - Transcript - Broadcast
Monday, 4 March 2024 – Brisbane – 10.00am - Transcript (Authorised for publication)