Tate Papworth
She may have only just put her feet back under the Cabinet table, but newly appointed minister of Corrections, Youth Justice, and Crime Prevention says she’s keen to get moving.
Ms Hutchins was appointed to cabinet after the departures of Adem Somyurek and Marlene Kairouz following the Labor Party branch stacking scandal.
The former Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence said she was keen to focus on crime prevention.
“I’ve always been driven to serve my electorate, but to get another opportunity to serve all Victorians in the Cabinet is an honour,” she said.
“I want to help more young people turn their lives around and stay out of the criminal justice system, and work with communities to prevent crime.
She plans to put her local knowledge to good use.
“Victoria Police and local communities hold the keys to reducing crime so our focus is on strengthening public safety and changing attitudes. This is why I took action to help establish the Taylor’s Hill Safety Committee a few years ago,” Ms Hutchins said.
“Listening to the needs of victims is critical and I will ensure our services are constantly improved in line with their advice.
“In my first week in the role I met with the Victims of Crime Consultative Committee and one of the matters we discussed was legislation before the parliament to strengthen their voice to the government.”
Ms Hutchins also plans on working with the Aboriginal community to address their over representation in the justice system.
