G'day residents of Broome, thank you all for coming to this event, I will be here to answer questions relating to crime and what a 3rd SDP Government will do in relation to it. We understand that people are feeling unsafe and we wish to give assurance on our end that we will do everything we can and work with State and Territory Governments to help reduce crime and keep our communities safe.

Which is why here, I will announce a few policies that my Government will implement should we be elected again, Firstly, we understand that most crime is a symptom of poverty and economic hardship, along with this, we also know that the recommendations of experts is vastly different to what we see as policy implemented by all layers of Government. Which is why "Broken Windows Policing" will not be considered, as it is often counter productive and only causes harm to the communities it is meant to keep safe. With these two realities in mind, the SDP Government believes that to address the majority of crime, must be done in a preventative measure, which is why Community Investment will be a high priority in our Budget, investing in front line services to make sure people do not need to resort to crime in order to survive. Secondly, the way Prison's operate, regardless of them being Youth Detention Centres or Prison for Adults, their current operation does not deter crime, does not reduce the chance of committing crime again and we aren't doing enough to help those unfortunate to go to prison to set themselves up for re-integration into the community and make amends with their community, which is why Prison reform will be on the agenda should we be elected. And finally, thirdly, we will especially focus on the racial bias in our youth and criminal justice system, which is why we will make sure to implement the Recommendations from the Royal Commission into Indigenous Deaths in Custody. I know that specifically in Broome there is a one-in-three chance for becoming a victim of violent crime and a one-in-two chance for being a victim of property crime. Which is why an SDP Government will work with the State and Local Government to help with this issue, and that is why it is so important for us to have a third term of government, we are the only party that will seriously deal with the issues of crime at their most fundamental levels, the opposition will only do half measures and failed strategies to reduce crime. My friend, Anacornda being a life long resident of this State and has known it's realities first hand will work tirelessly to help reduce crime.

Now onto questions, please stand and the microphone will be provided.

(An older lady stands) "G'day, I am Sharron, my question to you is this, You've talked about reform and community investment to reduce crime, how would that look like practically?"

Thank you for the question, what I mean is, an SDP Government will fund community services that aim to provide alternative pathways for people that may otherwise commit crime, such as helping them obtain the education they need, or provide an opportunity for them to obtain a good paying job that allows them to support themselves. This is why we will focus on preventative measures, such measures allowing the community to build it's own prosperity and well being rather then losing their members to imprisonment for years and not being able to rebuild afterwards.

(A middle aged man stands) "Afternoon, I'm Murphy, my question is this, what about those in prison, what reforms will be done to make sure they actually can improve and return to their community?"

Lovely question, the reforms will help to re-orient our Prison System to one of Rehabilitation, we will work with the State and Territory Governments in helping them to reach this reform, along with this we will make all prison's are public as study after study suggests that Private Prison's as a model fail in all aspects of their purpose, and only are used for Forced labour off of the Imprisoned population that enriches the private owner. It is exploitative and a violation of our most fundamental principles as a Republic and Free Democracy. In essence, while in prison, they will be provided the opportunity of an education, whether it be a trade, culture or other kinds, this will be coupled with a Rehabilitation program that helps them to development themselves as individuals, fostering an environment that reinforces this growth.

(A Young Mum stands) "Hello, my name is Catherine, my question is more specifically about Youth Detention, article after article comes out about the horrid conditions of young kids in detention centres, what will be done about this?"

Yes, it is tragic what is happening and has been a serious discussion in the SDP, our policy should we win Government will be to reform Youth Justice to actually meet humane and international standards. We will raise the age of criminal responsibility considerably and look for other ways Kids can make amends to any victims or communities that have suffered, while also funding our front line services to help get kids away from ending up down this destructive path. I believe a Royal Commission into Youth Justice is needed, we need to completely re-work the system as it exists and rebuild it entirely, the current system is failing, harming our kids, making the environment less safe for them and their communities and only brings kids into the deepest pits of despair. One of the first things we will do is make sure the federal government legislates reforms that brings us into line with the Convention of the Rights of the Child, banning the use of Solitary Confinement for any and all purposes in Youth Justice and rebuild the system into one of Rehabilitation and giving these kids the best chance of another go at life, they are too young to miss out and the rest of their life shouldn't be thrown away.

It is getting rather late, I would like to end this saying that I ask for all of you to vote for Anacornda, he is the best person for the job as the MP for Swan and a brilliant leader for the communities of Western Australia, with him by my side and working with your community and others, we can build a better Australia. Under a Liberall Coalition Government, we won't see an opportunity like what we have now, Anacornda will help an SDP Government making the right decisions for this State and even if we do lose, he will be the best advocate for the communities of WA against whatever insane policies the Liberals with have, so vote for the SDP to bring about change and renewal!