Western Metropolitan Region
Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (12:45): (1405) My constituency question is for the Minister for Police regarding construction of the new Point Cook police station. Recently I corresponded with Mr Patil, a resident of Point Cook who expressed his concern that his wife was threatened with a knife at a Point Cook shopping centre while on her way to work. Can the minister please update my constituents on how the Allan government plans to address the increase in crime in Point Cook before the new police station opens in mid-2026? It is vital to ensure the safety of Point Cook residents. Recent crime stats indicate the significant rise in crime from 2023 to 2024. Aggravated burglaries rose by 33 per cent and theft from retail stores rose by 24 per cent. The people of Point Court do not feel safe in their community under the Allan Labor government. With the new police station not set to open for another year and a half, residents need immediate action to address their safety concerns.