The mining town of Mt Isa is considering imposing a curfew on young people to stop them roaming the streets at night.
Queensland police commissioner Ian Stewart flew to the town on Monday for crisis talks with government officials, the mayor and local interest groups after more than a thousand people signed an online petition calling for a curfew.
Some signatories said children threw rocks, drank and attempted to break into cars.
After the meeting, officials said they would ask the state government to look at ways to address antisocial behaviour, including the use of curfews.
But the representatives have not decided whether a curfew would be the best course of action.
"What we're saying is let's check with the Queensland government if they're prepared if requested to prepare legislation," Mayor Tony McGrady told AAP.
Twenty extra police officers have been sent to the town for a month to help curb antisocial behaviour.
Commissioner Stewart, who has been outspoken about the increasing use of the drug ice in rural communities, told ABC radio the extra police were "just a short-term measure to try to reassure the community they are not forgotten".
Mayor McGrady said agencies needed to work together to address the reasons for children not staying at home.
He said overcrowded social housing encouraged children to stay out.
"When you have 40 people in a house gambling, drinking and singing, why would you go home?" he said.
The Department of Housing said it was investigating overcrowding and would work with tenants on their responsibilities.
The liquor accord said it would explore banning the sale of cask wines before 4pm.
It would also look a nightclub-style ID checking system.
They say there should be the option of fining parents of children caught out without reason beyond 11pm.
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