Liberals push for anti-consorting laws as bikie gang violence raises concerns in Canberra

Key points

• The Canberra Liberals have introduced a bill that would allow ACT Policing to issue warnings to people who regularly associate with convicted offenders. Those who continue the associations could face criminal charges.
• Opposition leader Mark Parton said the number of outlaw motorcycle gangs in the ACT had grown from one to at least five. He said the ACT lags behind NSW, which already has anti-consorting powers.
• Debate on the bill has been adjourned and will resume at a later sitting.