Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Petitions

Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2023

David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) presented a petition bearing 2536 signatures:

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2023.

The bill would ensure that current prisoner Paul Charles Denyer, also known as the Frankston serial killer, would not be able to seek parole unless he is in imminent danger of dying or is so seriously incapacitated that he no longer has the physical ability to do harm to anyone. Denyer has never shown remorse for his crimes and continues to pose an immediate threat to public safety. His repeated attempts to apply for parole will continue to traumatise his victims’ loved ones, as well as the broader community.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council vote in support of the Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2023 to ensure community safety.

David LIMBRICK: I move:

That the petition be taken into consideration on the next day of meeting.

Motion agreed to.