Wednesday, 1 April 2026

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:47): (2279) My constituency question is to the Minister for Victims and Minister for Community Safety. Minister, what will you do to remedy this government’s lack of meaningful action on drugs and crime? One of my constituents living in the Mordialloc district was recently assaulted in broad daylight at neighbouring Highett train station following a medical appointment. The perpetrator appeared to be under the influence of drugs and attacked him without provocation. My constituent’s head was repeatedly punched and his shirt was torn. Sadly, he was recovering from recent surgery and was unable to run. In the end he was bruised, cut and left with concussion. Minister, this is an absolute disgrace. My constituents deserve better than a state crippled by drugs and crime.