Labor silence undermines justice
Friday, 03 February 2012
The Liberal Opposition condemns Attorney-General Rau for failing in his role as political guardian of the administration of justice.
“The silence of the Attorney-General in the face of four days of criticism of the courts by senior police has forced the Chief Judge of the District Court to take the extraordinary step of issuing a public statement to defend his Court,” Shadow Attorney-Genera... Read more...
Bikie laws a priority? Less talk – more action
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Having called for the Government to get its anti-gangs law into Parliament for more than two years, the Opposition today offered its support to postpone the address and reply speeches following the opening of Parliament to give priority to the package of bills, if the Government releases the bills now.
Earlier today Shadow Attorney-General Stephen Wade said, "If the Attorney-Gener... Read more...
Bikie war shows Labor has failed
Monday, 30 January 2012
The escalation of violence among outlaw motorcycle gangs in recent months is proof that the Labor Government’s anti-gang strategy has failed.
Under 10 years of Labor, the New Boys street gang has escalated from a street group to an outlaw gang.
"Labor’s hapless tough talking on bikies has made it the best recruitment agent the gangs have ever had," Shadow Attorney-General Stephen Wade sai... Read more...