Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge

Tougher jail terms loom for attacks or threats on shop staff to tackle surging retail crime. Picture: Lukas Coch/ AAP
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CUSTOMERS who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face jail terms under a Victorian State Government crackdown on retail crime. The Victorian Government has announced jail terms of up to five years for people who threaten, harm or abuse workers in customer-facing roles including rideshare and delivery drivers. Under the proposed laws announced […]

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