Canberra Liberals push for stronger anti-consorting laws to tackle biker gangs
Opposition introduces anti-consorting bill to break up criminal networks and biker gangs.
The Canberra Liberals introduced a bill to toughen anti-consorting laws. The number of outlaw motorcycle gangs in the ACT has grown from one to at least five.
Local media reports link six shootings in Canberra this year to gangs. The bill would let police give official warnings to people who spend time regularly with convicted offenders.
Police could then pursue charges if the contact continues. Opposition leader Mark Parton said the ACT has fallen behind NSW.
In NSW, police already have these powers.
- One to at least five gangs
- Gang growth
- Six linked to gangs
- Shootings this year
- Police already have anti-consorting powers
- NSW precedent
Why it mattersPolice would get new tools to break up criminal networks before violence gets worse.
AustraliaThe new laws could make Canberra less attractive to organised crime, though similar powers already exist in NSW and Victoria.
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