Thursday, 6 March 2025

Western Metropolitan Region

Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (12:49): (1446) My question is for the Minister for Community Safety. Can the minister please advise my constituents on what action residents can take to protect themselves and to feel safe, particularly in light of the surge in youth crime. Recently, teenage youths have made several attempts to break into my constituent’s home, which has caused stress and fear. I have been contacted by Ankita, who lives with her elderly mother in Werribee. She reported they have been subject to harassment by teenagers’ attempts to gain entry to their home late at night. A security camera captured footage and it has been reported to police. My constituents deserve to feel safe in their own home. It is hard to hear that women who have called Australia home for two decades now feel less safe and more concerned about their wellbeing than ever before. I ask the minister: what action can my constituents take to help improve their safety in light of these recent events? They just need to feel safe and protected.