Jacinta Allan proposes stronger penalties for people who assault, threaten or intimidate retail, hospitality, and other workersGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJacinta Allan has used her first Labor state conference as Victorian premier to announce plans to change the law to better protect retail, hospitality and other customer-facing workers from abuse and assault amid reports of a surge in violence.In her speech to party faithful at Moonee Valley Racecourse on Saturday, Allan detailed plans to introduce tougher penalties for people who assault, threaten or intimidate workers.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent
Publish date : 2024-05-18 06:01:39
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