THE NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has been put on notice, with an online petition requesting the state government to debate the ongoing crime crisis in regional New South Wales hit its target of 20,000 signatures overnight.
This means the topic must now be scheduled for debate in Parliament.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan thanked regional New South Wales residents for speaking up about an important cause.
“The people of regional New South Wales have spoken loud and clear – we have had enough of the amount of serious crime in our towns,” Mr Moylan said.
“The fact the ePetition took less than one month to reach its goal proves this is what the people of regional New South Wales want.
“Change is needed to ensure the courts are compelled to impose tough, effective sentences on those who persistently and repeatedly offend.
“This important issue will now be raised in NSW Parliament and the ball will be in Premier Chris Minns’ court, and I look forward to seeking the call to speak on this topic in NSW Parliament,” Mr Moylan said.
“I extend my congratulations to Phebe Furneaux who started this petition, and the people of regional New South Wales for standing up to be heard.”
The ePetition is seeking to:
Strengthen bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from re-offending;
Provide increased resources and support for police officers to effectively apprehend and prosecute offenders; and
Review the judicial system to prioritise community safety.
The ePetition can be signed HERE.
