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Marles’ office targeted by protesters

February 8, 2024 5:57 am in by
The messages were reported early Thursday morning [Geelong Broadcasters]

Richard Marles’ former electoral office in Geelong’s CBD has been vandalised overnight.

Messages including ‘Complicit in Genocide’ were spray painted onto the Member for Corio’s office on Yarra Street.

It is understood other MP offices in Geelong West and the Bellarine have also been targeted.

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Police were made aware of the incidents just after 1am, with detectives now investigating.

It is not known who is responsible for the vandal attacks at this stage.

It is not the first time the Deputy Prime Minister’s office has been targeted.

Pro-Palestine protesters painted messages on the historic building in December.

Mr Marles has been contacted for comment.

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Anyone with information on the overnight graffiti are being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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