Thursday, 19 March 2026

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:58): (2254) My question is to the Minister for Police. On behalf of my community, I ask: why have you failed to tackle rising crime in many parts of my region? My constituents want to know what you are going to do to tackle it. The Crime Statistics Agency released its latest data showing that total criminal incidents are up in the state, and in my local government area, the City of Casey, crime is up by 13 per cent compared to the same period a year ago. In Greater Dandenong these incidents have increased by over 6 per cent, and in Cardinia they are up by over 4 per cent. Locals can see the impact of crime in their streets, in their shopping centres and even in their homes. This is no way for them to live. They are constantly talking about and sharing their stories of crime, but as long as this government is in place Victorians will remain unsafe and unguarded. It is time for a Wilson-led government that will put community safety first.