Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to calls for new legislation which will prevent more tragedies like the alleged murder of Queensland mother-of-two Emma Lovell on Boxing Day.
Ms Lovell, 41, was allegedly murdered while defending her North Lakes home from teenage home invaders on the evening of December 26.
Mr Albanese called her death an “incredible tragedy” while talking to the Today show on Thursday.
“You have the loss of a mother, and a father who was also injured in this brutal attack by these two teens,” he said.
“It is just a tragedy beyond belief … it will mean that those children will grow up always thinking about their mum at this time of the year.”
In the days which followed Ms Lovell’s death, loved ones and community members have called for legislative change which would mandate no bail for alleged home invaders who have a violent history regardless of age.
A petition has already amassed more than 27,000 signatures in support of “Emma’s Law”.
When asked if he would support the push for legislative change, Mr Albanese said he believed Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk would respond “appropriately”.
“There is justifiable community outrage and that is perfectly understandable and I’m sure that the Palaszczuk Government will respond appropriately,” he said.
Two 17-year-old boys will remain behind bars after they were charged with the murder of Ms Lovell and the attempted murder of her husband Lee Lovell earlier this week.
The two teens had “prior contact” with police, Moreton Police District Officer Superintendent John Hallam confirmed.
According to Police, the two alleged offenders woke the pair after entering their dwelling about 11.30pm on December 26.
A confrontation allegedly unfolded when the Lovells attempted to defend themselves.
The boys then allegedly fled the scene and were later tracked down by the dog squad.
Due to the seriousness of the offences, both boys will remain in custody until their next court appearances and will need to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.
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