Mornings With John Mackenzie

John MacKenzie chats with Ian leavers, President and CEO of the Queensland Police Union about the State Government's proposal to amend juvenile justice laws to better reflect community needs. Mr. Leavers makes the salient point that lawmakers increasing maximum sentencing penalties is redundant if judges and magistarates make no effort issue them. Communities across Queensland are are breaking point as they face unprecendeted levels of juvelile crime, with massive pressure being applied to the Palaszczuk Goverment to reflect the needs of society. Some changes include: - Increasing maximum senteces - More severe penalities for offences commited after dark - Increased panalties for posting crimes on social media - Construction of two new youth detention centres The interview with Ian Leavers is timely considering the news that the Mayors of Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa have sent a letter to the deputy premier, Steven Miles, asking for a "drinkers ban register" where a magistrate can issue a ban or limit