The Palaszczuk Government’s failure to deal with youth crime in Queensland has seen us plummet to become the worst state in the country when it comes to car thefts.
Shadow Police Minister Dale Last said Queensland earnt this title on Labor’s watch.
“We don’t want this title,” Mr Last said.
“It’s nothing to be proud of and it will affect Queenslanders everywhere.
“It will push up car insurance premiums in the middle of a cost of living crisis.
“On average, 43 cars were stolen in Queensland every day last year.
“This proves the scale of the problem and the failings of the youth justice system.
“This third term Labor Government has stopped listening to Queenslanders.
“The Premier, Police Minister and Youth Justice Minister have downplayed the crime problem and refuse to implement consequences for actions.
“LNP had repeatedly called on the State Government to introduce breach of bail as an offence for young offenders.
“If breach of bail was an offence and a young offender broke any one of their bail conditions, the system would be able to intervene early,” he said.
“The State Government must strengthen our laws to get these young offenders off the streets.
“If the government doesn’t act now, it’s only going to get worse.”
