Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has issued a warning to anyone not following the rules as police continue to ramp up lockdown enforcement.
“The stakes are so high. The police will not issue warnings. The commissioner made it clear,” he said as he addressed media this morning about the state’s“That’s his call. I support the call he made. These rules are not new. We are frustratingly aware of what it takes to bring this under control and that’s what we must do and everyone has a part to play.
“I would thank every Victorian doing the right thing. That’s the vast majority. That’s a deeply impressive thing. There will always be a small number who don’t do the right thing.When asked if there had been any incidents of rule breaking so far, the Premier responded, “Not that I can speak to, no. The Chief Commissioner and the Police Minister may be able to provide you with further details of standouts, as it were.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton was not happy about the KFC party. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Andrew HenshawVictoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton was noticeably frustrated as he gave an update yesterday, touching on the incident. Police were called and given the registration of the car, which was traced and led officers to a nearby townhouse, he said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NSW and Victorian police split over wearing masks at border checksTo mask or not to mask. The NSW and Victorian police forces are split over whether donning masks should be mandatory for officers patrolling border crossings between the two states
Read more »
Melburnians outraged by 'inconsistent enforcement' of rules from policeAs the situation in Melbourne continues to worsen, Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has asked all Melburnians to wear masks in a major health advice shift. 9News
Read more »
Lockdown rebels are posting the location of police checkpoints on FacebookA group of coronavirus rebels are posting the location of police checkpoints in Melbourne on Facebook in wh...
Read more »
Police appeal for help to find missing Blue Mountains teen | Sky News AustraliaPolice are appealing for public assistance to find a teenager reported missing from the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.\n\nHannah Stewart, 15, was last in contact with her family on June 19.\n\nShe is described as being Caucasian in appearance and 155cm tall with long, red hair.\n\nPolice believe Hannah may be travelling on trains around Granville, Campbelltown and Castle Hill. \n\nAnyone with information is urged to contact Springwood Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.\n\nImage: News Corp Australia
Read more »
Malaysian police investigate Australian journalists over Al Jazeera documentaryHuman rights groups say a police investigation into six Al Jazeera journalists — including five Australians — is another example of Malaysia's diminishing press freedom.
Read more »
Heavily armed police surround SA home amid concerns for person's welfarePolice have cordoned off a road and surrounded a house in Adelaide's north amid concerns for a person's welfare, with negotiators and heavily armed officers at the scene.
Read more »