Tuesday, 2 June 2026

 Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) presented a petition bearing 2257 signatures:

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that:

1.   Crime has increased by 54% in the City of Whittlesea Police Service Area since 2022

2.   There have been two serious machete attacks in the area within 13 weeks of each other

3.   The opening hours of Mernda Police Station have been reduced to 10am-6pm Monday to Friday

4.   Local police report that the Mernda station is operating at only 50% of its designated staffing numbers.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council calls on the Government to ensure that Mernda Police Station is fully staffed and returns to being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wendy LOVELL: As this petition qualifies for debate under standing order 11.03(10), I give notice that I intend to move ‘That the petition be taken into consideration’ on the next day of meeting.