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A politician has called for the introduction of US-style laws that allow home owners to use deadly force against intruders.
The call from Katter's Australia Party MP Nick Dametto, who represents the far north seat of Hinchinbrook in the Queensland parliament, comes as police investigate the alleged fatal stabbing of an axe-wielding intruder by the home owner.
Mr Dametto has called for Queensland to adopt a so-called 'Castle Law', which allows a home owner the use of deadly force in the event of an invasion.
Queensland Katter's Australia Party MP Nick Dametto wants laws that allow home owners to use deadly force against intruders
Currently Queensland law allows the use of 'like for like' self defence, meaning a home resident may only employ roughly the same amount of force with which an intruder threatens their safety or property.
If a resident exceeds that level of force, they can be charged for assault or even murder.
Mr Dametto argued home owners needed more legal protection if they decide to use force against an intruder.
'In a split-second decision it can be either fight or flight,' he said.
