The Far North is seeing real change when it comes to community safety with Cairns crime numbers slowly on the decline. More than 1,100 offenders, including 302 youth, have been charged as part of the Crisafulli Government’s major crime crackdown since August. These arrests are the result of an unprecedented surge of police resources across our region, aimed at restoring safety and confidence where we live.
Over the past year, 105 new police recruits have joined the frontline in the Far North, with nearly 50 of those based right here in Cairns. This boost to the “blue line” is giving our hardworking local officers the backup they need to respond faster, patrol more widely, and engage directly with our communities.
Police have been out in force conducting high-visibility wanding operations under Jack’s Law, more than 4,600 in total, resulting in the seizure of 48 weapons in Cairns alone. These proactive efforts are helping to prevent crime before it happens, while specialist squads and local officers continue to patrol hotspots and support local businesses in the CBD.
The Cairns crime crackdown is part of the Crisafulli Government’s wider plan to tackle Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis by strengthening laws, increasing police numbers, and restoring real consequences for offenders. The Making Queensland Safer laws are already having an impact, with early signs of crime and victim numbers heading in the right direction.
As Member for Barron River, I’m proud to see the difference these actions are making for our families, businesses, and neighbourhoods. But we still have a long way to go and we’re not celebrating yet.
Under the Crisafulli Government, offenders are being caught, victims are being supported, and communities are becoming safer. This is what delivering safety where we live looks like, a government that backs our police, stands with victims, and keeps its promise to make Queensland safer for everyone.
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