Thursday, 1 August 2024

Footscray electorate community safety

Katie HALL (Footscray) (17:21): (754) My adjournment matter is addressed to the Minister for Crime Prevention, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me at a traders meeting in Footscray to discuss some concerns with some antisocial behaviour. Local businesses are vital to the strength and diversity of our community. Multigenerational migrant-owned businesses help give Footscray its identity, and the success of our local business community is so important for Footscray’s revitalisation. Our restaurants, bars, markets and cafes are some of the best in Melbourne, and the traders want nothing more than for everyone to know about it. Traders are eager to work collaboratively on a solution to increase foot traffic as well as ensure staff and patrons feel safe in the community. I look forward to meeting with the minister in Footscray to speak with traders and residents about how the Allan Labor government can help ensure not only the success of our businesses but the safety of our wider community.