Federal Member for Barton Ash Ambihaipahar MP and Georges River Councillor Ben Wang have visited local businesses across Hurstville to personally invite traders to attend the upcoming Hurstville Business Safety Forum.
The forum is being held as a direct result of the small business walk-through undertaken by Ash Ambihaipahar MP and Councillor Ben Wang on 21 July earlier this year. During the walk-through, local business owners raised concerns, including shoplifting, break-ins, staff safety, and incident reporting, highlighting the need for further action and collaboration on safety across the Hurstville business precinct.
In direct response to those concerns, the Hurstville Business Safety Forum will bring together local businesses, St George Police Area Command, Georges River Councillor Ben Wang, and Federal Member for Barton, Ash Ambihaipahar MP for a practical discussion on improving safety across the precinct. Businesses will have the opportunity to hear directly from police, learn practical crime prevention strategies, and raise concerns face-to-face with key stakeholders. Mandarin and Cantonese language support will also be available.
HURSTVILLE BUSINESS SAFETY FORUM
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Hurstville Library, Corner of Queens Road and Dora Street,
Hurstville NSW 2220
RSVP: [email protected] or (02) 9587 1555
Quotes attributable to Ash Ambihaipahar MP, Federal Member for Barton:
“When I met with local businesses in Hurstville, the message was clear. Business owners wanted practical information about crime prevention, reporting incidents and keeping their staff safe.
That’s why we’re bringing local businesses together with St George Police Area Command and Georges River Council. This forum is about listening to concerns, sharing practical advice and helping businesses access the support available to them.”
Quotes attributable to Ben Wang, Georges River Councillor:
“When Ash Ambihaipahar MP, local businesses, and I met during our Hurstville business walk, business owners were clear about the safety challenges they were facing. The Hurstville Business Safety Forum is a direct response to those conversations, bringing together businesses
and police to discuss practical solutions and work together to address local safety concerns.
As a Georges River Councillor, I remain fully committed to delivering the precinct infrastructure and safety support our business owners deserve.”
