Seymour’s Tough Stance on Burglary and Benefits | Christchurch News

ACT leader David Seymour is pushing for harsh new penalties for repeat burglars—minimum three-year prison terms with no parole—claiming it’s cheaper and fairer than letting offenders keep causing harm. He cites a single burglar linked to 200 crimes, arguing tougher early intervention could prevent widespread victimization. While praising recent crime drops, he sees burglary as a glaring gap and criticizes judges for being too lenient. He also defends ACT’s plan to have government doctors assess disability claims, warning of a troubling rise in benefit use regardless of economic conditions—and says even small job gains could save enough to fund a doctor’s salary. Employers complain some beneficiaries lack motivation, contrasting with other nations where work is essential. On social media, Seymour firmly opposes a ban for under-16s, warning it’s an overreach that could be easily bypassed, citing Australia’s failed attempts—and insists education, not censorship, is the better path. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fabe7fa04ec17e17