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The Opportunities Party wants to be 'smart on crime' by stopping offending before it starts, putting victims at the centre of the process, and helping people leaving prison rebuild their lives. They would offer early support for at-risk young people, expand specialist courts, regulate cannabis, complete the rollout of sexual violence courts, and fund vocational training and mentoring for people after they leave prison.
“Reoffending rates are unacceptably high: more than half of all people leaving prison are convicted of another crime within two years.”
“Regulate recreational use of cannabis to undercut organised crime and reduce youth incarceration.”
“Tough-on crime is a slogan for short-term political gain. Smart on Crime is a plan for long-term safety and security.”
Summarised neutrally from The Opportunities Party’s own official policy (as at 2026-09-21) 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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