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15-02-2010, 20:10
VICTORIA REMAINS SAFEST STATE IN THE NATION
From the Minister for Police & Emergency Services
Friday, 05 June 2009
The Australian Bureau of Statistics report Recorded Crime Victims, Australia 2008 released yesterday has again confirmed Victoria remains the safest state in Australia.
Police Minister Bob Cameron said the data was the result of the hard work of police and a decade of record investment into the force by the Brumby Labor Government.
“This year’s State Budget has also delivered a record $1.9 billion budget for Victoria Police highlighting our commitment protecting Victorian communities and property,” Mr Cameron said.
“Since 2000-01 Victoria’s crime rate has been reduced by 24.5 per cent and today’s report again shows Victoria remains the safest state in Australia – with the lowest rate of crimes against the person of any state.”
Mr Cameron said the report also showed over the last 12 months Victoria’s assault victimisation rate fell 4.9 per cent.
Link (http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/component/content/article/7152.html)
From the Minister for Police & Emergency Services
Friday, 05 June 2009
The Australian Bureau of Statistics report Recorded Crime Victims, Australia 2008 released yesterday has again confirmed Victoria remains the safest state in Australia.
Police Minister Bob Cameron said the data was the result of the hard work of police and a decade of record investment into the force by the Brumby Labor Government.
“This year’s State Budget has also delivered a record $1.9 billion budget for Victoria Police highlighting our commitment protecting Victorian communities and property,” Mr Cameron said.
“Since 2000-01 Victoria’s crime rate has been reduced by 24.5 per cent and today’s report again shows Victoria remains the safest state in Australia – with the lowest rate of crimes against the person of any state.”
Mr Cameron said the report also showed over the last 12 months Victoria’s assault victimisation rate fell 4.9 per cent.
Link (http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/component/content/article/7152.html)