Bikie war shows Labor has failed
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 said.
"Labor’s fruitless tough talking has elevated outlaw leaders like Vincenzo Focarelli to rock star status.
"New laws will only ever reinforce well-established laws and policing practice. We need aggressive, targeted law enforcement against known criminals.
"We need to use every law in the book to control these people - from road traffic laws to the criminal law to public safety orders. I don’t care if we get Al Capone for tax evasion.
"Labor has lost court challenges, lost valuable time and lost control. The gangs have been emboldened and have grown.
"There are more gangs, more gang members and just as many gang club houses than when this Labor Government took power in 2002.
"Promising to be tough on law and order is one thing but delivering it is another and as with most of Labor’s commitments this one has proven to be hollow. "Labor promised to tear down bikie fortresses but not one has been bulldozed.
"Premier Weatherill needs to explain to South Australians what he is going to do to make our streets safe again."