Youth Justice Act

Under the Youths Justice Act, children and young people who are subject to periods of detention are transferred to adult correctional facilities from 17 years of age. New laws passed by the Queensland State Government have increased the age they are transferred from 17 to 18. This change coincides with the introduction of other legislation which will ensure that by the end of 2017, all 17 year olds will be dealt with by the youth justice system rather than by the adult justice system