The acting premier’s caucus message comes amid heightened focus on youth justice and highlights his party’s public balancing act.
Acting premier Steven Miles has written to fellow Labor MPs to reassure them the government understands the concerns of the communities they serve after a series of high-profile youth crime incidents.
In the message, sent to caucus members this week in his capacity as chair of the cabinet youth justice committee and seen bySteven Miles’ message to partyroom colleagues comes amid heightened focus on youth justice in the state.“I want to assure you that we understand how real and important those concerns are and are determined to act to ensure your community feels safe and that we continue to tackle the complex causes of youth crime,” he said.
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