begging

Why is Begging Illegal in Victoria?

 

The Victorian police have started “cracking down’ on homeless people who beg for change on Melbourne streets

It’s claimed that the police have even “confiscated” the money given to beggars.

Why on earth is it ILLEGAL to ask people for money on the street in Victoria?

A charity group says they have witnessed police taking begging cups from destitute people who are sleeping rough.