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Send offenders to the Outback – Littleproud says

  • Writer: thewesternherald
    thewesternherald
  • Feb 6
  • 1 min read

National Party leader David Littleproud says outback camps for young offenders are a great way to build self-esteem and teach life skills for repeat offenders. Photo contributed
National Party leader David Littleproud says outback camps for young offenders are a great way to build self-esteem and teach life skills for repeat offenders. Photo contributed

Outback camps are the ideal way to ‘rebuild’ young offenders according to Federal Leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud.

Mr Littleproud has been hitting the campaign trail, outlining his party’s intentions should they come to power in this year’s election.

“We will get back to some commonsense in solving much of the cost of living crisis. For energy, we’re looking at more gas firstly and nuclear in the long term, which will also bring food prices down,” Mr Littleproud said.

“We want to introduce a sensible migration policy and ban foreigners from competing with Australians to buy homes, so it doesn’t take more supply out of the market. We’re just going to get back to some basics.”

On the hot topic of youth crime, Mr Littleproud said he is a huge proponent for establishing Outback camps. He also said changing the path of potential youth crime starts early and it starts at home. {…)


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Angelika Wartina
Angelika Wartina
Apr 19

The idea of sending young offenders to the outback is certainly thought-provoking and taps into the age-old belief that structured discipline in remote environments can build character. While it might sound promising in theory, it’s crucial to consider how effective such programs would be without proper support systems, rehabilitation plans, and psychological guidance. A holistic approach might be more impactful in addressing the root causes of youth crime.


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