A Dutton Coalition Government will provide $7.5 million over three years in additional funding to Crime Stoppers.
This funding commitment will enable Crime Stoppers to expand its operations and protect more Australians from the devastating impact of crime in local communities.
The Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Peter Dutton, said "Crime Stoppers is an integral part of the efforts of our communities and our law enforcement agencies to disrupt crime. As a former police officer, I know first-hand of the incredible work that Crime Stoppers does to keep Australians safe. People from around the country willingly provide information to Crime Stoppers that prevents, stops and helps solve crime because people are assured their anonymity is respected."
Shadow Attorney-General, Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash, said "Crime Stoppers is one of Australia's most respected crime fighting organisations. It provides a safe, anonymous and independent way to report crime, empowering communities to help prevent crime in their own backyard. The Coalition's funding commitment to Crime Stoppers will help keep Australians safer. This funding is an extremely effective way of fighting crime at a local community level."
Shadow Minister for Home Affairs, Senator James Paterson, said "The Coalition's commitment to expanding funding for Crime Stoppers is needed now more than ever. It is the Albanese Labor government's weakness and incompetence on crime and community safety has put Australians at risk. This funding will allow Crime Stoppers to help address the antisemitism and extremism crisis we have seen over the past year. The Coalition will support Crime Stoppers to make sure all Australians feel safe."
In 2023, almost 4,000 arrests and 10,000 charges were laid because of information provided by the community through Crime Stoppers. On average, there is one contact to Crime Stoppers made every minute across Australia.
Every dollar invested in Crime Stoppers delivers more than $11 in return value.
This funding commitment will provide Crime Stoppers with a greater level of financial certainty to help Australia's law enforcement agencies to crack down on the illicit drug trade, and other violent and non-violent offences.
A Dutton Coalition Government will get Australia back on track by tackling the crime and anti-social behaviour that threatens the safety of our communities.
