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Belongings of homeless people can be seized under new council laws
The City of Port Phillip council voted Wednesday to allow officers to seize personal belongings of homeless people, including bedding, in response to anti-social behavior. The amendment passed 5-3 despite 76 percent of surveyed residents opposing it. Critics warned the measure could violate human rights and cause trauma, while supporters cited rising crime rates and safety concerns.
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