Southern Metropolitan Region
Georgie CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (12:59): (1717) My question is to the Premier. Two weeks ago there was another arson attack in my electorate of Southern Metro, this time in a residential street in Prahran, where a car was set alight and engulfed in flames, destroying another car as well. The surging crime wave that is sweeping our suburbs, our communities and our state is out of control, and this government has failed on every level to keep Victorians safe. People do not feel safe in their homes, in their streets or in their local communities. We are now known as the protest capital of Australia, while machete attacks, youth gangs storming shopping centres, carjackings and home invasions are happening almost daily. Crime gangs have infiltrated Big Build sites. Now firebombings are a frequent occurrence in our suburbs. Private security guards are being hired by councils, and too many of my constituents are also having to resort to using personal security. Police stations are understaffed and closing. So I ask: what will your government do to stop the lawlessness that is eroding my constituents’ sense of safety?