Opposition Pledges $750 Million "Crime-Crushing" Policy in National Security Push
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a comprehensive $750 million "crime-crushing" policy targeting organized crime groups, positioning community safety as a key pillar of his election platform.
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$750 million security package focuses on combating organized crime and gang activities
Defense investment highlighted as crucial for regional stability amid geopolitical tensions
Opposition frames security credentials against backdrop of rising community safety concerns
"We are also going to keep our country safe and our communities safe. Safe from crime and safe from any strife in our region. And that's why we want to invest into defence and it's why we're investing into our crime-crushing policy," Dutton stated during his Southern Highlands address.
The substantial security package specifically targets motorcycle gangs and drug trafficking operations, with Dutton emphasizing the threat posed to young Australians. Law enforcement statistics indicate organized crime costs the Australian economy approximately $36 billion annually, with drug-related offenses increasing 15% in metropolitan areas over the past three years.
Dutton, a former police officer, highlighted his "lifetime resolve" in combating violence, particularly against women and children, pointing to his record of canceling visas for serious offenders who committed sexual offenses.
The opposition's security platform includes both domestic crime initiatives and increased defense spending, which Dutton indicated would be partially funded through savings from repealing the current government's tax measures.
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