A Cape York principal has been praised for his courage after he was carjacked in a repeat attack by armed youths.
Three machete-wielding teenagers have been charged after Scott Fatnowna and his wife were confronted in Aurukun on Saturday night as they returned from a function.
The pair were not injured, but the car was taken on a joy ride and found bogged on the outskirts of the troubled Cape York township.
Two weeks ago, 25 staff from the local school were evacuated to Cairns after Mr Fatnowna was carjacked and threatened with an axe, allegedly by two of the same youths.
Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Taylor said the 15 and 16-year-olds had been charged with robbery whilst armed, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and several other charges.
"There's a lack of parental and guardianship over some of the youths," he told reporters in Cairns.
Mr Taylor said police would argue against any application for bail when the alleged offenders appeared in the Cairns Children's Court on Monday.
Mr Taylor also praised Mr Fatnowna, who with other teachers has opted to remain in Aurukun to prevent the Cape York Aboriginal Australian Academy being closed again.
"He's shown a great deal of courage - him and his teachers - and I take my hat off to him on the fact that he has continued to stay there."
Queensland Teachers Union president Kevin Bates and Education Minister Kate Jones both echoed Mr Taylor's commendation of the principal, who had influenced many other teachers to stay on.
"Having said that, the offer is on the table for anyone who doesn't feel in a position to continue at the school to work with the education department to be removed," Mr Bates said.
A new safety regime will give teachers access to security escorts by police and private security guards if needed.
Mr Taylor said there were currently 13 officers in the town.
Treasurer Curtis Pitt met with government directors-general in Cairns on Monday and said active policing was key in the short-term response.
"The message has been made very clear to me that there are people in the community who are willing to stand up, and that includes women elders, who take great pride in the fact their community is one to be proud of and one that has a bright future," he said.
