The new measures target young offenders in particular, with sentencing to take into account their previous criminal activity and bail history.
Queensland will introduce more severe punishments for violent offenders in the wake of the stabbing death of North Lakes mother Emma Lovell.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced the strengthening of the laws today following an outcry from some quarters of the community after the death of Ms Lovell, who was stabbed outside her home by alleged intruders late on Boxing Day. A more severe penalty of 14 years if the offence is committed at night, where the offender uses violence or threatens violence, is armed or pretends to be armed, is in company or damages or threatens to damage any property
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