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Katy Gallagher’s policies on criminal issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Australian voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  Party’s support baseNo

Crime  ›  Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

  Katy Gallagher voterbaseYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

  Katy Gallagher voterbaseNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  Party’s support baseYes


Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

  Katy Gallagher voterbaseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

  Katy Gallagher voterbaseYes, except for felons convicted of murder or violent crimes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

  Katy Gallagher voterbaseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners