State Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has condemned the Minns Labor Government for failing to address rising youth crime in the Richmond and Clarence Valleys, following its $4 million funding boost to tackle youth crime in Bourke and Kempsey—while ignoring other high-need areas.
Mr Williamson said while the funding for Bourke and Kempsey is welcome, it does nothing to assist victims of youth crime in his electorate.
“Youth crime is spiralling out of control, and the Minns Government continues to sit on its hands,” Mr Williamson said.
“Every day, I hear from families, small businesses, and community members who are suffering because of escalating crime.
“The people of the Richmond and Clarence Valleys deserve real solutions—not selective handouts that leave communities behind. We need urgent legislative reform and real investment in crime prevention because right now, this government is failing us.”
A long-time advocate for crime reduction strategies, Mr Williamson is calling for stronger bail laws, increased police resources, and targeted intervention programs to address the root causes of youth crime.
“Chris Minns and his Government cannot continue to ignore the crisis in the Richmond and Clarence Valleys. We need action now—our communities deserve better than failed policies and empty promises.”
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