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History of the Juvenile Justice Act
The Juvenile Justice Act 1992 commenced operation on 1 September 1993 and has since been reviewed twice, with public comments and feedback used to improve the youth justice system.
Following the release of a consultation report, significant amendments were made in 1996, including amendments that:
- introduced ways to divert young people from the criminal justice system (such as youth justice conferencing)
- changed juvenile justice principles to ensure that the protection of the community and the interests of victims are considered.
Between 1999 and 2001, public consultation was again undertaken, leading to amendments in 2002. These amendments updated conferencing provisions and implemented recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry into Abuse of Children in Queensland Institutions (the Forde Inquiry).