Facts, Figures, and the Potential Solution to Lowering Crime in Queensland: Expert Weighs In

While the Queensland government and its opposition entertain rivalry over who has the best handle on crime in the state, a skilled lawyer and criminologist say they have both got it wrong. Crime in Queensland is a prominent topic in the state, arguably second only to the cost of living crisis. The Liberal National Party (LNP) has criticised the Labor government, saying it has gone soft on crime, and that statistics show a surge in criminal activity across Queensland. Labor, on the other hand, says its plan to tackle crime in the state is working, backed by its own set of data....