ELECTION OUTCOME
Dear Editor,
One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
Are the Voters of Nicholls insane?
It would appear so as they continually vote in a National Party member of parliament (this time by a big margin).
Surely the last three years of inaction was proof enough that we need to make this seat marginal, but no.
The good people of Nicholls seem content to continue to vote for the status quo.
Why?
Cheers
Ern Meharry
SHEPPARTON
POLICY TO TACKLE CRIME
“Break Bail, Face Jail.”
It is a simple slogan, but it says plenty as The Nationals announce a major new policy that will restore trust in Victoria’s bail system.
The policy reinstates consequences for repeat offenders – and puts community safety first.
Under Labor, you can break bail and walk free. Enough is enough.
Under the Liberals and Nationals, the “Break Bail, Face Jail” policy will:
• Reinstate the offence of committing an indictable offence while on bail as a Schedule 2 offence – making it harder to qualify for bail.
• Reinstate the offence of breaching bail conditions as a Schedule 2 offence – requiring offenders to show compelling reasons to be granted bail again.
• Remove the current exemption for youth offenders who breach bail – ending the free pass for under-18s.
• List robbery and burglary as Schedule 2 offences – meaning tougher bail tests apply.
Labor’s broken bail laws are fuelling a crime crisis across Victoria, including in our regional areas.
Labor can’t manage crime and community safety and Victorians are paying the price.
Danny O’Brien MP
Leader of The Nationals
