Queensland lawmakers examine jail-time bail bill amid detention concerns
A Queensland parliamentary committee is reviewing the proposed “breach bail, go to jail” legislation, which has drawn criticism over its potential impact on detention capacity.
During a committee hearing, members of the Justice, Integrity and Community Safety Committee heard more than 250 submissions opposing the new bail-breach offence. Critics argue the bill could apply to anyone on bail, including children, and strain existing detention facilities. The government’s proposal aims to create a broad new crime for committing offences while on bail.
