Thursday, 16 November 2023

Petitions

Regional police stations

Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) presented a petition bearing 713 signatures:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the alarming reports of the closure of one-person police stations in regional and rural Victoria which would result in negative outcomes for these communities, noting in particular the impact this would have on the towns of Katamatite, Tungamah, Glenrowan, Moyhu, Whitfield, and Dederang.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the Andrews Labor Government to immediately rule out any cut to one-person police stations, including providing additional support to Victoria Police to ensure these stations remain open, and further calls on the Andrews Labor Government to secure the future of these police stations in regional and rural communities.

Ordered that petition be considered next day.