March 8, 2020
The LNP has vowed to get tough on youth crime if elected at this year’s State Government election.
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said if elected Premier one of her first acts would be to introduce tough new crime laws and repeal current “catch-and-release” laws.
“Labor’s soft crime laws got Queensland into this mess. Winding back breach of bail for juveniles and Labor’s catch-and-release laws would have to be two of the worst decisions ever made in Queensland politics,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“The LNP will bring consequences back to the youth justice system again.
“If elected, the LNP will immediately make breach of bail for juveniles an offence again and fix Section 48 of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
“No more cotton gloves, no more slaps on the wrists, there will be jail time and true consequences for criminal activity under the LNP.
“It’s time to take back our streets, keep the community safe and teach these repeat young offenders a lesson – enough is enough.”
LNP Shadow Attorney-General David Janetzki said the revolving door needed to be slammed closed and community safety needed to be the number one priority.
“Blaming the courts and the parents is a cop out and doesn’t solve the problem,” Mr Janetzki said.
