Does Victoria need the PM's help to tackle crime?

17/10/2025 5 min
Does Victoria need the PM's help to tackle crime?

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Episode Synopsis


Melbourne has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons in recent weeks, with concerns over crime mounting.It's even caught the attention of the federal coalition, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley declaring Melbourne the "crime capital of Australia".Meanwhile, the City of Melbourne is providing additional CCTV surveillance and a new team of community safety officers to address the issue. Guest: Nicholas Reece, Lord Mayor of Melbourne Producer: Jason Whittaker