In GEPI v The King [2024] QChC 13, the Childrens Court of Queensland reviewed a sentence involving a minor who pleaded guilty to one count of affray, two counts of wilful damage, five charges of breach of bail, and one charge of wilful damage as a domestic violence offence. Initially sentenced to six months probation for all charges except the breaches of bail, where the child was reprimanded, the review found the sentences excessive, noting the Magistrate lacked adequate details of the applicant's personal circumstances, including no prior convictions and a problematic relationship with an older individual. The court allowed the review, set aside the previous orders, and referred most charges to a restorative justice process. For the charge of wilful damage as a domestic violence offence, which was erroneously charged under the Youth Justice Act, the court dismissed the charge.
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