Law and Order

I want my family to feel safe and secure, and I'm sure every member of the public does.

I think many families are concerned about the safety of our streets and neighbourhoods. Part of this concern is from the release of dangerous offenders into the community.

I support maximum sentences for serious offences. Violent and highly dangerous criminals who are high risk to the community must be kept off the streets.

I'll call for an investigation into a system of restorative justice (What is restorative justice? Click here to find out), where appropriate being bought into Queensland. This system not only helps the offender but also the victim.  

I would also like to see a ban on takeaway bottle shops selling liquor between midnight and 7am and additionally a breaking of the link between alcohol advertising and sport, which encourages a culture of excessive drinking. These measures would have an effect on bring down the number of alcohol fueled incidents within the community.

In regards to policing, older and more experienced police is vitally important to the service and the protecting of our communities, and I wish to retain as many as possible of these valued policeman and woman by allowing them more flexible and part-time opportunities. I would likewise support retired members of the force being used in more flexible ways such working within crime prevention programs, or education and youth programs or in need of emergency during busy periods.