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Rights fight AMNESTY International members Bernie Silva and Jodie Linz have been collecting petition signatures in Mornington. The petition demanding the federal government act on a report by the human rights group into alleged human rights violations against asylum seekers detained at Manus Island will be presented to Dunkley MP Bruce Billson. Full story page 6. Picture: Yanni
Cameras ready to roll By Chris Brennan MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire officials have hit back at state government criticism over the “extremely disappointing� delay in installing CCTV cameras at Mt Eliza, Mt Martha and Hastings, while announcing council was now ready to proceed. Sustainable infrastructure director Alex Atkins said the delays had been caused by technical, safety and legal issues surrounding the proposed mounting of cameras on electricity
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poles but that these issues had now been resolved. “While it is regrettable that it has taken a long time to resolve these matters, it is now considered that the solution being implemented will deliver a lasting and sustainable solution,� he told The News last week. Crime Prevention Minister Edward O’Donohue mounted a stinging attack on the shire council over the delay in installing CCTV systems in the three peninsula towns, writing a critical let-
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ter to CEO Michael Kennedy and raising the matter in Parliament. “These communities have been waiting for more than three years for the installation of the cameras following the election of the government,� he told Parliament this month. “They should not have to wait any longer than is absolutely necessary. I call on the council to expedite this very important community safety infrastructure.� However, Mr Atkins said the shire
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council had kept the minister “fully informed� of the reasons behind the delays. “Council values the strong working relationship it has with the Minister for Crime Prevention and has kept the minister fully informed of the difficulties being encountered in progressing these projects,� Mr Atkins said last week. “Indeed, it was believed that the minister fully understood and appreciated the extensive efforts council was
making and the groundbreaking work being done by shire officers in resolving the technical and legal issues involved.� Delays in installing the CCTV systems have been blamed on safety concerns from United Energy about the proposed installation of cameras on power poles in Hastings. However, Mr Atkins said council had now reached agreement with United Energy. Continued on Page 11
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