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ACT says it will go further on crime by introducing stronger penalties for serious and repeat offenders and giving victims more protections. It also wants new tools to help communities keep themselves safe, Three Strikes for burglary, a crackdown on noisy vehicles, a rural crime crackdown, deporting serious offenders, keeping public spaces safe, protecting children, stopping coercion through animal abuse, and tougher penalties for rubbish dumping.
“ACT is campaigning to go further: with stronger penalties for serious and repeat offenders, more protections for victims, and new tools for communities to stand up for themselves.”
“ACT believes in being both tough and smart on crime. We will deliver real consequences for criminals, and rights for victims.”
“We will target interventions based on what is most effective in protecting New Zealanders from crime.”
Summarised neutrally from ACT’s own official policy (as at 2026-10-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Politika is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Crime & Justice →
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