# Youth Justice Funding Under Fire | Brisbane News

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Published: 2026-06-29T10:54:32+00:00
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Queensland’s big youth justice funding plan is falling apart—over $480 million meant for rehab and early intervention is now mired in scandals, defunded programs, and suspicious contracts. One provider with $225 million is under investigation for alleged misuse, while another $50 million scheme was scrapped after failing to meet requirements. Tenders for crime prevention schools were scrapped and replaced with secretive deals, some involving politicians’ relatives. Locations keep shifting, local leaders are left out, and delays are mounting. Meanwhile, the government’s promise of 8,700 new public sector jobs is shrinking—only 11 of 25 departments will see net gains, while others face cuts. And in the budget, key transparency gaps remain: no cost for the construction inquiry, no savings plan for consultants, and police integrity metrics mysteriously vanished. What’s being hidden may be just as telling as what’s being revealed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dca653d7236d7165

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