proposed amendments to activities (public amenity and security) local law 2017

This submission is one of more than 2500 surveys, submissions and consultations opposing the City of Melbourne’s proposed amendments to the Activities (Public Amenity and Security) Local Law 2017.
The proposed amendments would have the effect of pushing the homeless in the city out of the areas where they feel safer, and are close to services, supports and other connections.
They would not solve any problems but rather move the ‘problem’ of rough sleeping other areas.
Our submission also contends that if these amends are passed the shortage of affordable, secure housing that is the major contributor to homelessness will not be addressed.