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Parliament to hear results of Gold Coast’s wanding trial 

Peter Fegan
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A bill to expand a wanding trial will go to a public hearing today, bringing ‘Jack’s Law’ one step closer to fruition.

Named after Jack Beasley, a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed in 2019, the bill would see police wanding powers extended for two years.

The metal detection devices help police pick up on concealed weapons.

Today reporter Mia Glover told Laurel, Gary & Mark a trial of the powers that began on the Gold Coast in 2021 uncovered 241 concealed weapons.

“We’re talking some really serious weapons, guys,” she said. “We’re talking axes, machetes, knuckle dusters, replica firearms, and of course, knives.”

Press PLAY below to hear more about how the powers would work

Today, the law will be the focus of a parliamentary committee and a report will then be tabled when parliament resumes next month.

 

Image: Queensland Police Service 

Peter Fegan
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