Since being endorsed as your LNP candidate, I have had the privilege of meeting many remarkable residents who call our beautiful region home. Recently, while doorknocking on Bribie Island, I met Heidi and Clint Luck, a couple whose courage and resilience have left a lasting impression on me. Their story is a stark reminder of the growing concerns about youth crime in our community and the urgent need for effective action.
In the early hours of August 11, Heidi and Clint experienced a terrifying home invasion that no family should ever have to endure. They were awakened by the sound of their bedroom door opening, and Clint immediately realised that an intruder was rifling through their belongings. Initially he thought it was his nephew and yelled out to him only to be met with an unfamiliar voice. That’s when Clint's instincts kicked in.
"I just had to chase this guy and get him out of the house to protect my family," Clint shared with the Today show host. In that moment, he didn't have the luxury of considering whether these intruders were armed or how dangerous they might be. His primary concern was the safety of his wife and three children, who were fast asleep. Heidi, still shaken from the ordeal, described the fear and chaos that filled their home as scary, having been woken up by Clint yelling and chasing the young intruder out of the house. Little did she know there were four intruders. The courage Clint displayed in defending his family is commendable, but no one should be put in a position where they must face such fear and uncertainty in their own home.
This incident highlights a terrifying reality that many in our community are facing. Heidi and Clint's experience is not an isolated one; it reflects a broader issue affecting Bribie Island and many other parts of Queensland. In Ningi last week, I had a young couple show me video footage of their new car being stolen by a 14-year-old. This is unacceptable! Youth crime has become an alarming concern, leaving families feeling vulnerable and unsafe in their own homes.
I am committed to ensuring that stories like Heidi and Clint’s are heard and addressed. We need stronger laws, better enforcement and more comprehensive support systems to deter youth crime and rehabilitate offenders. The safety of our families should never be compromised and it’s time for decisive action to make our streets and homes safe again. That’s why the LNP's Making Queensland Safer Plan is so crucial. This plan includes reforms to early intervention programs and restores consequences for actions, ensuring youth offenders are held accountable under our "Adult Crime, Adult Time" policy. These measures are part of our broader commitment to change the Youth Justice Act, including removing detention as a last resort and enshrining in legislation the rights of victims ahead of offenders' rights. These changes will send a strong message to youth offenders, reduce serious crime in our community and ultimately help lower household costs by reducing insurance premiums. We are dedicated to taking the necessary steps to protect our community and ensure a safer future for us all.
Ariana
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