Convicted killers in the Bundaberg and Burnett region who fail to tell authorities where they have dumped their victim’s body will be refused parole under a tough new LNP policy aimed at empowering victims, not offenders.
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said for far too long the scales of justice in Queensland have put the rights of criminals ahead of the expectations of the Bundaberg community and victims’ families and loved ones.
“I’m proud to announce that a future LNP Government will implement No Body, No Parole laws in Queensland,” Mr Bennett said.
“We will do this in consultation with victims groups, the parole board and key organisations involved in the justice system in the Bundaberg region.
“This is all about criminals showing genuine remorse and helping to give families, friend and loved ones closure.”
Mr Bennett said the LNP’s policy would put Queensland in line with South Australia, while New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia were considering implementing similar laws.
Monday, 28 November 2016