A Tim Nicholls-led LNP Government will introduce sweeping law changes and increased police powers to combat crime as part of a $25.9 million North Queensland Crime Action Plan.
LNP Leader Tim Nicholls committed to putting community safety first by ending Annastacia Palaszczuk’s soft-on-crime approach.
“Over the last three years drug and violent crime has increased and youth crime is out of control in North Queensland,” Mr Nicholls said.
“Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor have been doing nothing while the crime rates continue to soar.
“We have listened to the concerns of local residents who want strong action to protect them and their family.
“Our comprehensive plan focuses on more resources, early intervention, tougher laws and making parents more accountable.
“North Queensland deserves a dedicated police helicopter as an ‘eye in the sky’ to crackdown on local hoons and give police an advantage in the fightback against the crime epidemic,” Mr Nicholls said.
LNP Shadow Police Minister Tim Mander said the LNP would back the police and tackle the revolving door of youth justice.
“Our hard-working police need better resources and tougher laws to protect the community,” Mr Mander said.
“We have listened to the concerns of the police and we will trial a new pursuit policy in Townsville.
“The Townsville community have strongly backed a youth curfew that we will deliver.
“Only the LNP will provide safe and liveable communities as we Build a Better Queensland.”
