The Queensland Party Candidate for Cairns D.J.HUNT has labeled the government’s soft on crime approach a disgrace in light of recent attacks in Cairns.
Mr Hunt said "The large number of bashings being reported in the Cairns media on a now daily basis is a direct result of Labor’s soft on crime approach and a national disgrace. Our international reputation as a safe and friendly location is being tarnished and residents are scared to even leave their homes.”
Mr Hunt, a former Far North police officer, has called on the government to explain why they have failed to keep up with the number of police required to effectively police our state.
Mr Hunt stated “People can’t even walk the streets anymore as witnessed by the shocking attacks, rapes and murders in this city in recent weeks. Calls for surveillance cameras are pointless if we don’t have an adequately staffed and resourced police force to respond or, more importantly, deter crime in our city.”
“While I was speaking to the people of Cairns on Saturday the recurring theme raised with us was the call for real law and order. People were telling me they’re too scared to leave their homes and that is a direct result of Labor’s soft on crime approach. We need to put the welfare of victims and safety of our community as a priority instead of pandering to thugs who have no regard for the law or the community in which they live.” Mr Hunt said
Mr Hunt stated “The Queensland Party is committed to real law and order by addressing deterrence, rehabilitation and protection of the community. The people of Cairns are going to keep picking up the paper and turning on the news to hear about another bashing, rape or murder in this city because Labor is soft on crime and won’t provide us the police we need and they should be condemned for allowing that to happen. ”
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