Crime and drug use at two of Brisbane's biggest homeless tent cities has prompted the city council to establish a task force with police to combat 'anti-social behaviour'.
"We've received feedback from residents who are concerned about parks becoming no-go zones with reports of stabbings, significant drug use and brawls spilling into traffic in broad daylight," City Standards Chair Councillor Sarah Hutton said on Monday.
Council had received 67 complaints about safety and crime at Musgrave and Kurilpa Point parks in the inner-city in the past year.
"While our council remains committed to a compassionate approach for those genuinely experiencing homelessness, growing fears about community safety are incredibly concerning," Cr Hutton said.
