Brighton electorate
James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:49): (1214) My question is for the Premier. I ask: when will the Premier review management of the government-owned property in Prince Street, Hampton, and take action to ensure that our community is safe? Premier, the recent shooting in Hampton following an alleged drug deal gone wrong has proven that Hampton is not safe. The shooting follows a string of alleged violence from the same government-owned property; they include threats with weapons against innocent neighbours. We know that hundreds of police reports have been made about the location – hundreds – yet the government keeps putting the rights of one above the safety of the whole surrounding community. We need the government to act and take responsibility for their own property. The community recently met and were united with one message: everyone deserves to be safe from weapons, crime and stray bullets in their own streets. It is time for the government to act and make sure that Hampton, its community and the affected local residents are safe. I call on the government to confirm to me when they will do something.