Community event to call for tougher crime laws Nambucca Valley Nambucca Valley - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 21, 2025 A “COMMUNITY Crime Action Event” is set to take place at Kempsey Racecourse on Sunday, 23 February 2025 from 10:30am. Following last week’s $4 million funding announcement for diversionary programs in Kempsey, Member for Oxley Michael Kemp says now is the time to send a strong message to the NSW Government. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Funding alone won’t stop crime. The community is demanding tougher laws and real consequences for repeat offenders,” Mr Kemp said. “This is our chance to send a clear message to the NSW Government that enough is enough. “The soft approach is clearly not working, and people across the Mid North Coast are fed up. “The people of Kempsey, South West Rocks, Crescent Head, and Nambucca Heads have waited patiently for change. Now, it’s time to stand together and demand action.” The event will call for stronger bail and sentencing laws, accountability for diversionary programs, and a crackdown on social media pages that glorify crime. Mr Kemp has extended an invitation to Premier Chris Minns, members of his Government, Aboriginal representatives, ex-magistrates and the chair of the committee of the Regional Crime Inquiry to attend and directly address the concerns of the community in a journalist-led question-and-answer panel. Police representatives will also be present, discussing frontline crime challenges, and a security provider offering solutions for high-crime areas.
