Victorian Opposition Pledges Extra Police Powers to Search for Weapons, Here’s Why
The announcement on the weekend comes after the alleged murder of two children in Melbourne by a machete-wielding gang.
Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin (2nd right) speaks too media alongside (L-R) Victorian Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Evan Mulholland, Victorian Shadow Treasurer David Davis and Victorian Shadow Minister for Tourism, Sport and Events Sam Groth following a Victorian Liberals Party Meeting at Parliament House in Melbourne on Dec. 27, 2024. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin has announced he will implement “Jack’s Law” in response to the state’s current crime wave.
If it wins the state election next year in November, the opposition has pledged to allocate an initial $100 million to fight crime in Australia’s second most-populous state.
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
