'Act now': Youth crime victim's sister slams premier's bail review promise
The sister of a Melbourne man allegedly killed by two teens in a botched home invasion says she has no faith in the state government's proposed bail crackdown.
Natalie Gordon and her family have campaigned tirelessly for tougher bail laws since the loss of their brother, uncle and son Dr Ash Gordon in January last year.
Two 16-year-olds are awaiting trial over the alleged murder near his Doncaster home.
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Ms Gordon said the premier had "politely" declined to meet with her grieving family following Dr Gordon's death, despite several requests. Nine
It's understood one of the defendants was on bail at the time.
This week Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced a surprise review into bail laws, following a concerning spike in youth crime rates across the state.
But key details about the reforms remain a mystery, leading critics, including Gordon, to believe it could be a bid for votes ahead of two critical by-elections this weekend.
Ash Gordon was allegedly killed by two teens in a botched home invasion in January last year. Nine
"Stop talking about it and start acting," she said.
"I want you to start listening to what we're saying, not just to us who have been directly affected by it, [but] the wider community who are so scared."
Gordon said the premier had "politely" declined to meet with her grieving family following her brother's death, despite several requests.
This week Victorian premier Jacinta Allan announced a surprise review into bail laws, following a concerning spike in youth crime rates across the state. Nine
"I believe she is clutching at straws to hold onto her voters, because she's well aware she's lost all faith from the Victorian community," she said.
"If [she] wants to restore that faith, act now."
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