Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws

Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.
Queensland’s Largest Petition Does Not Sway Government on Home Defence Laws
A sign can be seen outside the Brisbane Watch House in Brisbane, Queensland of Australia on July 12, 2024. Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images
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Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) says it won’t back down from plans to try give homeowners more power to protect themselves from violent intruders.

The pledge comes after the minor party lodged a 114,000-signature petition that did not gain support from the governing LNP, who instead, emphasised the state’s policing efforts against youth crime.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.