Labor is weak on organised crime
Explosive media reports about the re-establishment and expansion of criminal motorcycle gangs show that under Annastacia Palaszczuk the bikies are back in business.
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Labor’s weakened response has clearly opened the door and rolled out the red carpet to organised crime, putting Queenslanders’ safety at risk.
A turf war between two gangs has also erupted and the tow truck industry is being infiltrated.
The LNP makes no apologies for cracking down on organised crime, whether it be criminal motorcycle gangs, paedophile rings or underworld crime gangs.
Who could forget the shocking images that were broadcast across the nation of bikies brawling on the streets endangering the lives of everyday people?
Under the former LNP government, we saw the results – with crime reduced and criminal gangs fleeing the state.
Under Labor’s new laws, strong penalties were watered down, important police powers were scrapped, clubhouses can re-open and bikies are peddling drugs to our kids once again.
The explosive media report this week even featured quotes from bikies, brazenly snubbing their nose at Labor’s weak new laws.
The reports were so startling, they even contained quotes from gang members claiming how they were flouting Labor’s softer laws and that they were harder for police to catch because they couldn’t wear patches.
While the LNP focused on what criminal gangs did, Labor is only focused on what they wear.
Labor’s softer laws are putting community safety at risk again, just like after their failed 2009 laws.
The LNP will provide safe and liveable communities and stand up to organised crime gangs to keep Queenslanders safe.
Tim Mander
LNP Shadow Police Minister
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