Tuesday, 26 November 2024

Petitions

Community safety

Martin CAMERON (Morwell) presented a petition bearing 9829 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the tragic death of Doctor Ashley Gordon. The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the State Government to amend legislation to afford police greater ‘stop and search’ powers, including the ability for officers to ‘stop and search’ if they have reasonable suspicion; reinstate section 30B of the Bail Act; and cancel plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly calls on the State Government to amend legislation to afford police greater ‘stop and search’ powers, including the ability for officers to ‘stop and search’ if they have reasonable suspicion; reinstate section 30B of the Bail Act; and cancel plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow.