Wednesday, 29 October 2025

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (14:09): (1924) My question is for the Minister for Police. My local constituents in the south-east are becoming increasingly frustrated by escalating crime and antisocial behaviour in our area, with the crime rate up by 17 per cent alone in Dandenong. I have been told that many have contacted government members’ electorate offices seeking help and advice, only to be told to contact the opposition member’s office instead, which is deeply concerning and suggests that the Labor government MPs and their representatives are refusing to assist constituents with serious community safety matters. Minister, please explain why residents in the south-east, particularly in Dandenong, are being turned away by Labor government electorate offices when they raise concerns about crime. What steps will you be taking to ensure that all Victorians, regardless of where they live, who they vote for or who they are, receive proper assistance and support from their local Labor members and Labor government representatives on their concerns about crime?