Statement from the Leader of the Opposition, Brad Battin MP
"Last night we saw the tragic outcome of the crime crisis in Victoria.
"The crime crisis is costing lives, and no media release from Labor will fix the problem. Only the Liberal and Nationals will deliver the changes to make you, your community and your children safer.
"We will legislate Break Bail, Face Jail.
"We will change the laws to ensure there are consequences for violent crimes, and we will fill the more than 1100 vacancies on police rosters to have more police on the beat.
"For 11 years, Labor have denied that crime is an issue, weakened bail laws and softened sentencing on violent offenders.
"Enough is enough.
"We need laws to protect the community, not loopholes that keep violent offenders on the street.
"Too many Victorians have been victims of crime. Last night, two more Victorians were tragically added to that tally.
"When we talk about the crime crisis, we can never lose sight of its human cost. These are not just statistics, they represent lives lost, families shattered, and communities forever changed.
"Together, we change this. And we must."
