Young offenders will be taken into automatic custody if alleged to have breached bail conditions under the Northern Territory’s (NT) crackdown on crime. Police will be granted powers to immediately place electronic monitoring on alleged offenders and breath test children without an adult guardian present under the proposed crackdown. “Crime anywhere at any time is unacceptable. If you commit a serious breach of bail, bail will be revoked,” Chief Minister Michael Gunner told reporters on March 23. “Bail is a privilege, not a right.” Youths accused of re-offending on bail, breaching electronic monitoring conditions or curfew, failing to attend court, or complete diversion programs will have their bail revoked. Unlawful entry, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, assault of a worker or police officer have also been added to the list of crimes where bail way not be granted. $5 million in funding is going toward overhauling youth remand centres …