Lynette’s law: New grossly offensive conduct law a step closer

Vile acts would be more strongly punished under a proposed new law triggered by the abhorrent actions of the driver who taunted and filmed a dying police officer after she was hit by a truck in 2020.

The driver, Richard Pusey, was sentenced to 10 months in jail for offences relating to the Eastern Freeway tragedy, including three months for outraging public decency.

People who commit vile acts could face up to five years jail under a new ‘engaging in conduct that is grossly offensive to community standards of behaviour’ law being considered by State Parliament.

The law was proposed by the Stuart Schulze, the widow of Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, who was killed in the Eastern Freeway tragedy.

His push for the new reform began almost a year ago on Neil Mitchell’s program.

“I haven’t changed the world, but I’ve taken a step to help,” he told Neil Mitchell.

“I feel good that it’s now being put before the Parliament to be debated.”

Press PLAY below to hear how Stuart Schulze feels about the new law being introduced to Parliament today