Ms CARNEY - 2007-04-17
On 29 November 2006, when talking about police powers, your colleague, the Attorney-General, said that the government has set into place laws that allow them – namely, the police - to get on with the job. The new anti-gang laws of last sittings that will come into effect is but one example. Gang activity is increasing in Alice Springs. One edition of the Centralian Advocate this month screamed: ‘Shock night of gang violence’. Your gang laws, as predicted, are not working and it is clear that much more is required in Alice Springs. When will you deliver?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for her question. I am sure the new gang laws are employed all the time by the police, because those gang laws have special powers that enable police to stop people congregating in certain areas. This government introduced the gang legislation. I believe it is a step forward in enforcement. I have heard from a number of people over the past few weeks regarding Operation City Safe. Things are a lot better in Alice Springs …
Ms Carney: They are not, you are lying. You are telling …
Madam SPEAKER: Order, order!
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, I ask that you withdraw your comments.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for her question. I am sure the new gang laws are employed all the time by the police, because those gang laws have special powers that enable police to stop people congregating in certain areas. This government introduced the gang legislation. I believe it is a step forward in enforcement. I have heard from a number of people over the past few weeks regarding Operation City Safe. Things are a lot better in Alice Springs …
Ms Carney: They are not, you are lying. You are telling …
Madam SPEAKER: Order, order!
Members interjecting.
Madam SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, I ask that you withdraw your comments.
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