Mr STYLES - 2013-02-12
With the scrapping of the Banned Drinker Register, can you explain to the House some of the strategies put in place to manage antisocial behaviour in the northern suburbs, including Wanguri?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for his question and his excellent work in the community. As with the previous question, no, we have no intention of reinstating the Banned Drinker Register because it did not work. What we put in place is a firm, clear, frontline response to deal with the problem.
I give notice to those who think antisocial behaviour is acceptable. I do not find it acceptable and I urge members of our community to display the same resolve and not make excuses, but to stand up and make it clear there are community standards which need to be upheld. If you see this as a joke, I do not believe there would be many laughing.
Antisocial behaviour, whether it is public drunkenness, property crime or criminal thuggery, will not be tolerated. We do not accept that and will not back away. It will be a challenge to change this but we are resolved and will continue in that direction and put the effort where it is required to bring about behavioural change. We will not allow the community to be intimidated by small groups of hard-core repeat offenders. We are working hand in hand with the Northern Territory Police Force to ensure there is a zero tolerance policy. I do not accept antisocial behaviour.
You seem to accept the drinkers so much that you had a blind spot and did not even see them. They are all there and you can now see them. I see them and speak to them. You did not see them.
The results of these policies are being clearly demonstrated in the northern suburbs of Darwin. The policing initiatives complement the raft of new legislation this government has introduced. Much of the crime committed in the Territory is committed by recidivists, that is, repeat offenders. Unfortunately, in many cases these criminals have been too readily and easily granted bail only to re-offend while on bail. Almost 30% of adult offenders on bail breach it mainly by re-offending. For youths, the number is higher with almost 50% breaching bail.
Back to the good job our police are doing, including the following initiatives. Public order units have been established at the Casuarina and Darwin police stations, each unit with a staff of seven and a dedicated sergeant in charge. Problem areas are identified by assessing information from complaints from the public and from police intelligence. When a specific problem location is identified, it is listed as a hot spot through the tasking coordination group process. This action ensures these areas receive a targeted response by police. Short operations targeting specific areas are conducted utilising dedicated personnel on a regular basis. Effective use of the available legislation, including the Summary Offences Act and the Liquor Act assist police in their duties. A number of strong measures have been put in place and are backed up by strengthened frontline policing.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Sanderson for his question and his excellent work in the community. As with the previous question, no, we have no intention of reinstating the Banned Drinker Register because it did not work. What we put in place is a firm, clear, frontline response to deal with the problem.
I give notice to those who think antisocial behaviour is acceptable. I do not find it acceptable and I urge members of our community to display the same resolve and not make excuses, but to stand up and make it clear there are community standards which need to be upheld. If you see this as a joke, I do not believe there would be many laughing.
Antisocial behaviour, whether it is public drunkenness, property crime or criminal thuggery, will not be tolerated. We do not accept that and will not back away. It will be a challenge to change this but we are resolved and will continue in that direction and put the effort where it is required to bring about behavioural change. We will not allow the community to be intimidated by small groups of hard-core repeat offenders. We are working hand in hand with the Northern Territory Police Force to ensure there is a zero tolerance policy. I do not accept antisocial behaviour.
You seem to accept the drinkers so much that you had a blind spot and did not even see them. They are all there and you can now see them. I see them and speak to them. You did not see them.
The results of these policies are being clearly demonstrated in the northern suburbs of Darwin. The policing initiatives complement the raft of new legislation this government has introduced. Much of the crime committed in the Territory is committed by recidivists, that is, repeat offenders. Unfortunately, in many cases these criminals have been too readily and easily granted bail only to re-offend while on bail. Almost 30% of adult offenders on bail breach it mainly by re-offending. For youths, the number is higher with almost 50% breaching bail.
Back to the good job our police are doing, including the following initiatives. Public order units have been established at the Casuarina and Darwin police stations, each unit with a staff of seven and a dedicated sergeant in charge. Problem areas are identified by assessing information from complaints from the public and from police intelligence. When a specific problem location is identified, it is listed as a hot spot through the tasking coordination group process. This action ensures these areas receive a targeted response by police. Short operations targeting specific areas are conducted utilising dedicated personnel on a regular basis. Effective use of the available legislation, including the Summary Offences Act and the Liquor Act assist police in their duties. A number of strong measures have been put in place and are backed up by strengthened frontline policing.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016