I’ve been speaking with local business owners in Coolangatta who have raised concerns about the impact of anti-social behaviour on their businesses, staff and customers, particularly along Griffith Street, Marine Parade and The Strand Shopping Centre.

Our local business owners work hard to create a welcoming place for residents and visitors, and they shouldn’t have to put up with troublemakers disrupting their businesses.

The Crisafulli Government recently passed laws giving police stronger powers to move on and ban troublemakers from designated business precincts. But for these powers to apply in Coolangatta, the area must first be formally declared a Designated Business and Community Precinct by the Police Minister.

That’s why I’m petitioning to have Coolangatta declared a Designated Business and Community Precinct, so police can use these stronger powers to better support our local business community.

If you want to help bring these new powers to Coolangatta, sign my petition here.