BREAK Bail, Face Jail.
It is a simple slogan, but it says plenty as The Nationals announce a major new policy that will restore trust in Victoria’s bail system.
The policy reinstates consequences for repeat offenders – and puts community safety first.
Under Labor, you can break bail and walk free. Enough is enough.
Under the Liberals and Nationals, the “Break Bail, Face Jail” policy will:
• Reinstate the offence of committing an indictable offence while on bail as a Schedule 2 offence – making it harder to qualify for bail.
• Reinstate the offence of breaching bail conditions as a Schedule 2 offence – requiring offenders to show compelling reasons to be granted bail again.
• Remove the current exemption for youth offenders who breach bail – ending the free pass for under-18s.
• List robbery and burglary as Schedule 2 offences – meaning tougher bail tests apply.
Labor’s broken bail laws are fuelling a crime crisis across Victoria, including in our regional areas.
Labor can’t manage crime and community safety and Victorians are paying the price.
Danny O’Brien,
Leader of The Nationals
