Wednesday, 4 March 2026

 Michael GALEA (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (10:01): We had a few good conversations as well about community safety, and indeed there was very good feedback that we heard about the rollout of PSOs and police at Fountain Gate shopping centre. We spoke to some customers and retail workers at the centre, in fact, who told us about the difference that made, and how wonderful it was just one week later to see the announcement that this program, Operation Pulse, is continuing. We have seen the impacts that it has had on places such as Fountain Gate and on other shopping centres and the very positive feedback that we have had from retailers, customers and in particular retail workers. This government will continue to do what it can do, and we will continue to listen to the community to inform solutions that will make our community stronger and safer.