Thursday, 30 May 2024

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (17:32): (698) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police. The action I am seeking is for the Minister for Police to visit Southbank police station in my seat of Albert Park to meet with the wonderful police officers who work so hard every day to keep our community safe. Every day police officers are out on the beat patrolling at all hours in any weather, often putting themselves at risk for the safety of the community. The Allan Labor government continues to support them with a record $4.5 billion investment in Victoria Police, which includes funding for over 3600 additional officers. I am pleased to report that the Southbank police station’s division has received 79 new police as part of this investment.

A member: That’s incredible.

Nina TAYLOR: Indeed. This government has also invested almost $1 billion to deliver new and upgraded police stations across our state, which includes $52 million for a new South Melbourne police station in my electorate. In addition to that, this government has invested over $1.1 million across 12 crime prevention grants to improve community safety in my community. I would like to thank our government for ensuring Victoria Police have the resources and tools they need to keep our community safe. I look forward to meeting the members at Southbank police station with the minister.