Wednesday, 29 October 2025

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (14:07): (1922) My question is to the Premier. At a community safety forum in Kangaroo Flat, residents raised concerns about Victoria’s crime crisis. The latest crime statistics show that crime has jumped a further 10 per cent in Greater Bendigo and across the region, with total offences up by 24 per cent in Greater Shepparton, 11 per cent in Hepburn, 15 per cent in Loddon, 24 per cent in Macedon Ranges, 12 per cent in Mitchell shire, 19 per cent in Moorabool, 24 per cent in Mount Alexander shire, 19 per cent in Nillumbik, 34 per cent in Strathbogie, 23 per cent in Whittlesea and 16 per cent in the Yarra Ranges. The government weakened bail laws, cut $50 million from the police budget, cut crime prevention programs, closed stations and left over 2000 police jobs empty. Nearly half of all reported crimes in Victoria remain unresolved. What action is the government taking to address Victoria’s crime crisis and prioritise community safety?