Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Croydon electorate

David HODGETT (Croydon) (14:50): (1014) My question is for the Minister for Police, and I ask if he has plans to introduce a vehicle immobiliser subsidy program like the one adopted by the Queensland government, which would help protect Victorians from the ever-increasing number of car thefts occurring across the state. Minister, I am regularly contacted by constituents who live in fear of their homes being broken into and their cars stolen, particularly as the rate of reoffending by youth criminals on bail continues to skyrocket. Families are spending precious dollars on increasing their home security; however, the break-ins continue. A subsidised vehicle immobiliser program could provide some assurance to Victorians that the government cares about reducing crime associated with car theft with increased security of vehicles.

The SPEAKER: Can I ask the member for Croydon to rephrase his question.

David HODGETT: My question is for the Minister for Police, and I ask for information about any plans to introduce a vehicle immobiliser subsidy program like the one adopted by the Queensland government. I am pleased the minister is at the table today and will take that on board.

The SPEAKER: I will review the question. However, I believe it is not in keeping with constituency questions.