The newly-minted Justice Minister is refuting the suggestion we're too soft on crime.

Kiri Allan was handed the portfolio after Kris Faafoi announced he'll be leaving Parliament to spend more time with his family.

She told Mike Hosking there's one key question when it comes to the Government's response to crime.

Allan says they haven't changed anything in the sentencing regime or anything that would mean they're lighter, or less than, a previous government.

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