THE NSW Government now has until June 10 to respond to the 22,015 people whose frustration, anger and demands were heard as the Time for Change petition was debated in the NSW Parliament late Thursday.

Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson said the government must now respond.

“Serious and violent incidents of crime have left many in our community angry and afraid in their own homes,” Mr Anderson said.

“I’ve spoken to many victims of crime who have been attacked in their own homes, left shocked, battered, bruised, and had their most treasured valuables stolen.

“My message to the government was clear: enough is enough – it’s time for change. The community demands change, and the Government now has until the 10th of June to respond to the petition and the community’s calls for change,” he said.

Kevin Anderson, Phebe Furneaux, Sarah Mitchell MLC and Adam McNamara following the Time for Change debate on Thursday.

“The community expects that when you do wrong, you will face consequences.

“We have a right to feel safe in our own homes, and locals have been calling for tougher laws and consequences for actions.

“This is an issue that is affecting regional communities across NSW, and we heard from the members for Northern Tablelands, Clarence, Coffs Harbour, and Central Coast who spoke passionately about the deep concerns in their communities.

“Tamworth’s Phebe Furneaux started the Time for Change e-petition and I thank her for travelling to the NSW Parliament to watch the debate alongside Narrabri’s Adam McNamara whose brother was tragically killed when he struck by a stolen ute allegedly driven by a 14-year-old boy.

“The government now has until the 10th of June to respond to the 22,015 people who called for change.

“Our community’s voice is strong, and this petition sends a strong message to the government that we want change,” Mr Anderson said.

The Time for Change petition asks the State Government to strengthen bail laws to prevent violent young offenders from re-offending.

It also asks for increased resources and support for police officers to effectively apprehend and prosecute offenders and review the judicial system to prioritise community safety.