NSW is introducing new offences and penalties for public shootings, firebombings, vehicle arson and recruitment of teenagers by organised criminals.

Legislation introduced to the state parliament strengthens courts’ ability to consider an accused’s organised crime links in bail decisions, and will require them to consider whether an offence has been committed in the context of organised crime.

“We’re backing police with stronger powers than ever before to disrupt, dismantle and take down organised crime networks,” NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said.

“It is shocking to see young people lured into committing criminal acts by the promise of quick cash.”

In Sydney last month, arsonists hit a cafe in South Wentworthville and guns were fired at a barber shop in Casula and homes in Merrylands and Guildford. Police believe the attacks were linked to the Alameddine crime family.

A new “aggravated” offence will be created for destroying a vehicle by fire after it has been used to commit crimes such as weapons supply, drug trafficking and handling illicit tobacco.

Aggravated offences will apply when a child is recruited for motor vehicle theft or serious criminal activity, and for shooting in public.

A new offence covering arson targeting a business with reckless disregard for others’ safety will be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Authorities will now have up to five years to seek forfeiture of assets held by people subject to drug trafficker declarations, instead of one. And trusts can be taken into account, to “close another avenue used by organised criminals to shield their money”.

Meanwhile in Victoria, a $10 million Hospitality Security Fund has been established to help venues add modern CCTV, security doors, alarms and fire suppression. And the latest budget includes $62 million to recruit administrative staff to free police officers for front-line work.

Many clubs and bars in Melbourne have been firebombed recently, and promoters have been shot at.

Operation Eclipse in Victoria has so far arrested 42 people, leading to more than 140 charges.