Community Alert!
Designated Area Declared
Where: Geelong CBD
When: Wednesday 31st December, 1pm – Thursday 1st January, 9am
Police have extra powers to stop and search you in designated areas. Please be aware when moving through a designated area.
Designated areas are ineffective in finding contraband items. Only 1% of searches find any contraband items.
These areas are often declared where racialised communities live, work and play, impacting them disproportionately.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notice-geelong-cbd-and-surrounds-nye-wednesday-31-december-2025
Community Alert!
Designated Area Declared
Where: St Kilda Entertainment Precinct
When: Wednesday 31st December, 5pm – Thursday 1st January, 5am
Police have extra powers to stop and search you in designated areas. Please be aware when moving through a designated area.
Designated areas are ineffective in finding contraband items. Only 1% of searches find any contraband items.
These areas are often declared where racialised communities live, work and play, impacting them disproportionately.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/public-notice-st-kilda-entertainment-precinct-and-surrounds-wednesday-31-december-2025
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