Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Constituency questions

Northern Metropolitan Region

Mr ONDARCHIE (Northern Metropolitan) (12:14): (1501) My constituency question today is for the Minister for Police. The people of Broadmeadows in my electorate of Northern Metropolitan Region are concerned about antisocial behaviour, illegal dumping of rubbish and graffiti. Recently I invited the Broadmeadows locals to complete my community survey, and I am very thankful to those residents who responded. Broadie is such a diverse and wonderful community. It has a strong manufacturing background, which played a major part in building Melbourne’s car industry and supporting our state in the past. The parks are beautiful in the local area. They have been a vital asset to the community during lockdown, so they need to be protected. The question I have for the minister is: will the minister commit to extra police patrols to better deter illegal dumping of rubbish near Valley Park, Riggall Street near Merlynston Creek and Riggall Street at the Yuroke Creek end? The residents of Broadie want a safer and cleaner suburb in which to raise their families.