The 'Big Issue' Tom Elliott Has with Jacinta Allan's 'Epiphany' on Youth Crime
Tom Elliott, host of 3AW Mornings, has expressed concerns about Premier Jacinta Allan and her government's new plans to tackle the youth crime crisis in Victoria. He noted that the state government seems to be adopting a strategy similar to Queensland's Liberal government, following an "adult crime, adult time" approach.
“I’ve got my doubts about how this thing will work,” Tom Elliott said. “It may well be a step in the right direction.”
Greg Barns SC, a spokesman for the Australian Lawyers Alliance, criticized the government's response, calling it a "knee-jerk reaction" and arguing that the Allan government has misplaced its priorities.
“The Allan government has got its priorities wrong,” Mr Barns stated on 3AW Mornings.
Summary
Tom Elliott and legal expert Greg Barns question the effectiveness of Premier Jacinta Allan’s approach to youth crime in Victoria, emphasizing concerns about its practical impact and priorities.
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