Only ACT serious about stopping crime
ACT is the only party contesting the election with a tough stance on crime, says Party Leader David Seymour and
candidates Bhupinder Singh and Shan Ng.
“Four instances of tobacco crime in the last week prove that law and order will be a major issue for voters in this
year’s election,” says Mr Seymour.
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“These are just the robberies reported in the media. It’s a national crisis. Shopkeepers across the country feel
vulnerable.
“Disproportionately, these crimes affect immigrants, who often choose shopkeeping as a way of supporting their families.
“ACT’s candidates Bhupinder Singh and Shan Ng, announced yesterday, have strong links with immigrant communities. They
will send a clear message that only a Party Vote for ACT will make the government address crime.
“Some commentators have blamed shopkeepers selling tobacco for robberies,” says Mr Singh. “ACT says that’s a disgraceful
attitude, we must not blame victims. People making an honest living selling a legal product deserve to feel safe at
work.”
“Only ACT has a strong record on crime,” says Ms Ng. “We will campaign on strong policies of Three Strikes for Violent
Crime, Three Strikes for Burglary, Rewarding Self-Improvement in Prisons, and reversing the tobacco tax hikes that fuel
robberies.”
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