Labour Critiques Government's Crime Policies but Avoids Repeal Commitment
Election 2026: Labour criticises Govt crime policies as ‘bumper stickers’ but won’t commit to repealing them
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Labour's justice spokeswoman, Camilla Belich, criticized the coalition Government's crime policies as superficial but refrained from promising to repeal controversial laws like the Three Strikes legislation. Further discussions on justice policies are needed within the party.
- 01Camilla Belich is the new justice spokeswoman for the Labour party.
- 02Belich labeled the Government's crime policies as 'bumper stickers' and focused on soundbites rather than substantial change.
- 03Labour has historically opposed the Three Strikes legislation, which mandates maximum sentences for repeat offenders.
- 04The party repealed the Three Strikes law in 2022, which was enacted by the previous National-led Government.
- 05Labour is still deliberating on whether to repeal the recently introduced move-on orders affecting rough sleepers.
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Camilla Belich, the new justice spokeswoman for the Labour party, has criticized the coalition Government's crime policies, describing them as mere 'bumper stickers' that prioritize catchy phrases over meaningful reform. Despite her criticism, Belich has not committed to repealing two contentious laws: the Three Strikes legislation and the recently introduced move-on orders, which permit police to evict individuals, including rough sleepers, from certain areas. Labour has a history of opposing the Three Strikes law, which mandates maximum sentences for repeat offenders, and had previously repealed it in 2022 after it was introduced by the National-led Government. Belich indicated that further discussions within the party are needed regarding their justice policies.
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The ongoing discussions regarding crime policies could significantly affect law enforcement practices and the treatment of vulnerable populations, such as rough sleepers.
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