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Premier backs new life terms after boxing coach killing

9/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Gunman killed Louis Meehan, 32-year-old senior boxing coach, in Punchbowl Community Centre car park.
The shooting occurred around 5.50 pm on Wednesday.
Witnesses saw a black ute speed away from the car park after gunfire.
Premier Chris Minns announced new laws imposing life imprisonment for conspiracy to commit gang-related murder.
Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the violence was not ‘out of control’ despite recent shootings.

History

Historical Context

In 1995 Premier Bob Carr enacted the Criminal Law (Criminal Organisations) Amendment Act, imposing a 25-year minimum for repeat murder conspiracies after a wave of gangland killings. Those provisions, initially temporary, were extended until the 2007 amendment made them permanent. Today Premier Chris Minns and Police Minister Yasmin Catley cite that precedent while proposing life sentences for gang murders.

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Story summary

Gunman killed Louis Meehan, 32-year-old senior boxing coach, in Punchbowl Community Centre car park.
The shooting occurred around 5.50 pm on Wednesday.
Witnesses saw a black ute speed away from the car park after gunfire.
Premier Chris Minns announced new laws imposing life imprisonment for conspiracy to commit gang-related murder.
Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the violence was not ‘out of control’ despite recent shootings.

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