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Council examines sentencing of children under 14

09 March 2023

The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council has published a new research brief examining the sentencing of children under 14 in Queensland.

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New Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Panel members welcomed

23 February 2023

The Queensland Sentencing Advisory Council is today welcoming three new members to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Panel.

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Council welcomes Ms Julie Dick SC and Mr Matthew Jackson

27 January 2023

We welcome our newest Council members: Recently retired District Court Judge Julie Dick SC and Mr Matthew Jackson.

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Restorative justice on the rise for Queensland's kids

15 December 2022

Latest sentencing data shows an increase in the higher courts sentencing or diverting children to restorative justice conferencing.

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Sentencing spotlight on rape

05 October 2022

View our latest Sentencing Spotlight on rape

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Sentencing Spotlight on maintaining an unlawful sexual relationship with a child

30 August 2022

This Sentencing Spotlight is on maintaining an unlawful sexual relationship with a child

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