00:02The government out-touting its latest legislative hall.
00:05Circuit breaker sentencing.
00:07We've also passed two significant pieces of legislation,
00:12and that is for dangerous driving and drug driving.
00:15As one of its most contentious proposed laws was put under a microscope.
00:20We're concerned that it will be a significant impact on how our system functions.
00:24The first public hearings for the breach bail go-to-jail laws,
00:28which could see adults and juveniles jailed for a minimum of 12 months
00:32if they breach their conditions, were held in Brisbane today.
00:36Victim advocates throwing their support behind it.
00:39We've got to make our victims feel safe in their homes.
00:42Not just the victims, but all Queenslanders.
00:45But lawyers and human rights agencies are raising concerns.
00:49I don't believe we can punish our way to behaviour change.
00:52There are consequences to this legislation that do not appear to have been intended by it.
00:57So while this bill may prevent offences in the short term,
01:01in the medium to long term it may lead to more offending.
01:04But Queensland's peak social services body says it wasn't even invited to have a seat at the discussion table.
01:11If you're determined to create laws in an echo chamber,
01:14you won't invite voices that are different from your own.
01:18We have listened to a huge number of Queenslanders, not just those select few.
01:22Public hearings on the proposed laws will be held across the state next week,
01:27with the committee due to report back by mid-October.
01:31The Premier has previously promised breach bail, go to jail will be law by Christmas.
01:36We will remind you of this.
01:37This is something we are purchasing in.
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