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How Melbourne became the 'crime capital'

How Melbourne became the 'crime capital'

Home invasions, stabbing attacks and carjackings. A wave of serious and violent crimes in Victoria have sparked concern about safety in the state. But is it right for the federal opposition leader to label Melbourne ‘the crime capital of Australia’? Today, ABC Melbourne Mornings presenter Raf Epstein on what’s going on in the nation’s second most populous state and the divisive political debate around it. Featured: Rafael Epstein, host of ABC Melbourne Mornings

ABC News Daily · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

October 30, 202515m 25s

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Home invasions, stabbing attacks and carjackings.

A wave of serious and violent crimes in Victoria have sparked concern about safety in the state. 

But is it right for the federal opposition leader to label Melbourne ‘the crime capital of Australia’?

Today, ABC Melbourne Mornings presenter Raf Epstein on what’s going on in the nation’s second most populous state and the divisive political debate around it. 

Featured: 

Rafael Epstein, host of ABC Melbourne Mornings 

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