Tuesday, 6 February 2024


Constituency questions

Rowville electorate


Rowville electorate

Kim WELLS (Rowville) (14:52): (478) My question is to the Minister for Police. When will the minister provide Knox police with the necessary resources so they can provide police patrols to the residents of Wantirna South? After a recent community crime summit with residents, it is clear that they are becoming scared to live in the area. Home burglaries and car break-ins are high, but police presence is low. These residents are literally living in fear. The concerns of Wantirna South residents are not only justified but codified in police stats. Just last year there were 1196 criminal incidents – in 2023 alone – increasing from 960 the year previous. This is unacceptable for the residents in Wantirna South. I look forward to informing my constituents what the minister plans to do to address this serious concern.