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The shakeup to shoplifting laws continues to be seen as a good first step among retailers, but the boss of Briscoes and Rebel Sport believes the devil will be in the detail.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith's unveiled the latest crackdown proposals, including speeding ticket-like infringements, and up to seven years prison time for theft more than $2000.
Briscoe Group Managing Director Rod Duke told Mike Hosking it's a terrific start and guesses there will be enforcement guidance to come.
He's hoping there will be consequences embedded in the legislation but given it could be a year in the making, they will have to wait to see what happens.
Duke also believes they鈥檒l need to be strengthened down the line - the latest proposals may only deter some, as he says there are very experienced thieves around.
He says losing the money is catastrophic, but the bigger issue is the fact staff are abused, injured, and threatened in these situations.
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