Adult Crime, Adult Time laws could be an option to address youth crime, Rockliff says
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A firmer solution to youth crime could be on the horizon following comments made by Premier Jeremy Rockliff.SALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue readingAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaMr Rockliff has said, Adult Crime, Adult Time could be an option when addressing youth crime. The comment comes after a number of violent public incidents, the latest of which occurred at Glenorchy Big W on Sunday, where a youth sustained minor injuries.Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Picture by Paul ScamblerWhen asked whether he would consider introducing legislation similar to Queensland's Adult Crime, Adult Time laws, the Premier said, "Yes, we will, absolutely.""All offers are on the table; it's not good enough. This is a challenge right across the nation, so we can learn from other states. "It is a national challenge that wil...