QLD Premier Steven Miles said the attack gives “added weight” to the argument to expand police stop and search powers.
Jack’s Law lets Queensland police search people without a warrant on public transport, at public transport stations and in safe night precincts.
Mr Miles said legislation expanding Jack’s Law to include shopping centres will be introduced to parliament “very soon”.
Politicians need to be seen to be “doing something”, so they’re doing something. Doesn’t have to make sense, and is purely reactionary, but it’s easier and faster than doing something long term about mental health. Now they can tick a box and move on. It’s not right 😕