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Queensland plans outback boot camps to deal with young lawbreakers

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UPDATE - follow-up to Australian politics live: Chalmers says Liberal migration policy 'determined by One Nation'; Queensland to create outback boot camps for youth offenders - The Guardian: The government in Queensland is setting up new outback boot camps aimed at youth offenders. These camps will place young people in remote areas to help change their behavior through strict routines and outdoor activities. Authorities plan to use this program as a way to deal with rising crime rates among teenagers in the region. Officials hope the tough approach will keep young people away from a life of crime by teaching them discipline and practical life skills.

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