NSW Minister of Police Troy Grant announces tougher laws for rural crime

Updated August 21 2017 - 12:19pm, first published 11:21am
NSW Deputy Commissioner for regional field operations Gary Worboys, NSW police minister Troy Grant and western region commander Assistant Commissioner Geoff McKechnie at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Photo: FAYE WHEELER
NSW Deputy Commissioner for regional field operations Gary Worboys, NSW police minister Troy Grant and western region commander Assistant Commissioner Geoff McKechnie at the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets. Photo: FAYE WHEELER

Fines for illegal hunting on private land will double to $2200 and forced muster order applications will be possible to assist victims of stock theft under legislation proposed to rein in rural crime.

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