Laura Gerber MP

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and acknowledge the courage, dedication and commitment of those who continue to serve and protect us every day. With honour they served.💙

We’re backing our police with the laws they need to make Queensland safer. Jack’s Law, named in honour of Gold Coast teenager Jack Beasley who tragically lost his life to knife crime, gives police the power to use hand-held scanners to detect deadly weapons anywhere and anytime. And in its first year of being made permanent, it’s making a huge difference across Queensland: 📷 1,311 weapons seized 📷 173,000 scans 📷 5,199 charges laid By giving police permanent, statewide wanding powers, we’re removing knives and weapons before violence occurs. Jack’s Law is helping us tackle knife crime and restore safety where you live.

🚳 Licencing requirements for riders, with exemptions for medical conditions and disabilities, and ability for 12-17 year olds to ride under parental supervision. 🚳The ability to fine parents for under 16s riding illegally.

During Labor’s decade of decline victim numbers skyrocketed 193%. We've already delivered a 7.2% reduction in victim numbers, but we know there's still more work to do. It's all part of our plan to restore safety where you live.

📌 Qualified organisations are invited to apply via the expression of interest process - for more information and program details, visit youthjustice.qld.gov.au/prog…