A slew of justice announcements this week.  

The Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft and new fines for shoplifting – including a proposed infringement fee of up to $1000, based on item value. 

Maximum penalties for shoplifting less than $2000 will be one year behind bars, and seven if worth more than that. 

They also made coward punching a specific offence, which could carry a life sentence if fatal. 

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking all of their measures are to send the clear message that if you commit a crime, there will be consequences. 

He says their primary goal is to reduce the number of victims of crime, which they’re making good progress on. 

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A slew of justice announcements this week. &nbsp;
The Government's rolling out harsher punishments for theft and new fines for shoplifting – including a proposed infringement fee of up to $1000, based on item value.&nbsp;
Maximum penalties for shoplifting less than $2000 will be one year behind bars, and seven if worth more than that.&nbsp;
They also made coward punching a specific offence, which could carry a life sentence if fatal.&nbsp;
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking all of their measures are to send the clear message that if you commit a crime, there will be consequences.&nbsp;
He says their primary goal is to reduce the number of victims of crime, which they’re making good progress on.&nbsp;
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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the new shoplifting, coward punch legislation

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