Australia news live: Crisafulli promises harsher youth bail laws; auction clearances below 50% again
Queensland Premier Steven Crisafulli has pledged to implement stricter youth bail laws, aiming to increase the imprisonment of young offenders. This announcement was made at a party state conference.

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AI-generatedQueensland Premier Steven Crisafulli has pledged to implement stricter youth bail laws, aiming to increase the imprisonment of young offenders. This announcement was made at a party state conference. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese issued an unequivocal apology for an off-the-cuff remark made on a comedy podcast. When asked a "shag, marry or date" question, Albanese's response prompted the apology. He is scheduled to host Pacific leaders in Brisbane and attend the State of Origin, viewing the event as a way to strengthen ties with Pacific nations.
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4 extractedAuction clearances in Australia are below 50% again.
Queensland premier vows to implement harsher youth bail laws.
Albanese is looking forward to hosting Pacific leaders in Brisbane and attending the State of Origin.
Anthony Albanese apologized unequivocally for comments made on a comedy podcast.