Brighton electorate
James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): (1254) My question is for the Premier, and I ask: why is the Premier refusing to review management of the government-owned property in Prince Street, Hampton? Failing to do so has left my community unsafe. Only days ago almost a dozen cars in Prince Street were attacked – not the vehicles at the property in question, just their neighbours’. Police have implied that they have strong confidence that the incident was targeted. Police attended, just as ambulances and fire trucks have attended the site for other incidents, all in the last two weeks. These incidents follow a recent shooting after an alleged drug deal went wrong and a string of other acts of violence that include threats with weapons against innocent neighbours. The need for action was raised with the Premier in this chamber 26 days ago but has been ignored. The community has been put in danger since – again, ignored. Everyone deserves to be safe from weapons, crime and stray bullets in their own streets. The government needs to stop ignoring and start acting. Do something to keep Hampton safe.