Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has welcomed the LNP policy whereby convicted killers who fail to tell authorities where they have dumped their victim’s body will be refused parole.
Mrs Frecklington said that for far too long the scales of justice in Queensland have put the rights of criminals ahead of community expectations, victims’ families and loved ones.
“A future LNP Government will implement No Body, No Parole laws in Queensland, aimed at empowering victims not offenders,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“We will do this in consultation with victims groups, the parole board and key organisations involved in the justice system in the Somerset, South Burnett northern Toowoomba regions and across Queensland.
“This is all about criminals showing genuine remorse and helping to give families, friend and loved ones closure.”
Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls said the LNP’s policy would put Queensland in line with South Australia, while New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia were considering implementing similar laws.
“The Palaszczuk Labor Government is soft on crime and favours criminals ahead of victims,” Mr Nicholls said.
“While other states and territories have moved to implement strong parole reforms, Queensland Labor have sat idle with their heads in the sand, not wanting to upset the inner-city, bleeding heart brigade.
“Our laws will apply to offenders serving a jail sentence for murder or conspiracy to murder.
“To grant parole, the parole board must be satisfied the offender has co-operated to identify the location, or last known location, of the remains of the victim.
“This policy will apply to criminals who have not yet been released from jail on parole.”
If you want to see our 'No Body, No Parole' policy become a reality in Queensland, sign the petition at www.nobodynoparole.com.au
