Thursday, 17 August 2023

Eastern Victoria Region

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:46): (361) My question is for the Minister for Police. Following the Victoria Police community sentiment survey, which had almost 11,000 responses, four key areas were identified by the people of South Gippsland and the Bass Coast. The things that they most cared about were: one, safety of their property and possessions; two, issues relating to drugs and alcohol; three, safety in public areas; and four, road safety. Top ideas across the state that were given relating to this were: people want more police presence and patrols in public places and on roads; more CCTV and security cameras and better lighting on streets and public places; and more work to address drug-related crime. The communities of South Gippsland to the Bass Coast deserve to feel safe. They have raised their concerns, and my question to the minister is: what actions are going to be taken to address them?