墨尔本利用2M基金雇用了10名警卫,以加强《生物多样性公约》的安全,引发关于将贫穷定为犯罪的辩论。 Melbourne hires 10 guards with $2M fund to boost CBD safety, sparking debate over criminalizing poverty.

墨尔本正在发起一项200万美元的倡议,为《生物多样性公约》的巡逻雇用10名警卫,取代一个临时承包商,目的是减少乞讨、饮酒和吸毒等公共秩序问题。 Melbourne is launching a $2 million initiative to hire 10 security guards for CBD patrols, replacing a temporary contractor, aiming to reduce public order issues like begging, drinking, and drug use. 这些警卫与当地法律官员合作,只限于逮捕公民,他们得到理事会官员的支持,他们称审判期间的安全情况有所改善。 The guards, working with local laws officers and limited to citizen’s arrests, are backed by council officials citing improved safety during a trial. 然而,包括无家可归者联盟和共同健康组织在内的倡导团体反对这一举动,认为这一举动将贫穷定为犯罪,并针对弱势人群,特别是有创伤的人。 However, advocacy groups, including the Homeless Persons Union and cohealth, oppose the move, arguing it criminalizes poverty and targets vulnerable people, especially those with trauma. 批评者说,没有协商,敦促对住房和支助进行投资。 Critics say there was no consultation and urge investment in housing and support instead. 一些企业业主和救世军表示谨慎支持,而理事会则认为该方案是更广泛的安全战略的一部分。 Some business owners and the Salvation Army express cautious support, while the council maintains the program is part of a broader safety strategy.