Bendigo community lawyers fear 'scaremongering' could accompany Liberals' law and order focus

Adam Holmes
Updated February 12 2018 - 3:47pm, first published 3:30pm
A funding commitment to relocate the Bendigo Law Courts could be an election priority for Bendigo this year, but some are concerned about 'scaremongering' over law and order.
A funding commitment to relocate the Bendigo Law Courts could be an election priority for Bendigo this year, but some are concerned about 'scaremongering' over law and order.

BENDIGO community lawyers are concerned the Liberal Party’s pledge to focus on law and order in the upcoming election campaign could lead to “scaremongering”, while genuine crime prevention measures are overlooked.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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