No Fines for Homelessness Working Group

Working group to discuss the considered homelessness local law changes and plan next steps.

On 19 February 2025, Port Phillip Council unanimously passed a motion to investigate the process for introducing a draft local law amendment.

These local law changes would authorise council officers to fine people for sitting, sleeping or lying on any public land.

We know that homelessness is not a crime, and we cannot criminalise people for struggling to keep a roof over their head in a housing crisis.

We need investment in secure housing and compassionate support services to address the root causes and help people, not fines and punishment.

We are holding a working group session to discuss the considered local law changes, and plan next steps.

Will see you then.

Event Details

May 28th, 2025 06:30 PM through to
May 28th, 2025 07:30 PM

119 Fitzroy Street
Macnamara Office
ST KILDA 3182

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