On a tragic day in December 2024 started off happily it was a beautiful sunny day and ivy and i had only gotten home with her cousin 20 mins before the tragedy we arrived home ate our kfc whilst talking to ivys grandfather on the phone the girls finished thier lunch and started to play between the lounge the kitchen and the safety of our own backyard. I picked up thier rubbish and popped it in the bin flicked the kettle on and made my coffee. Just a few minutes. Right? Then my niece told me Ivy was in the neighbours pool it was less than 5 mins since i had seen her last safely on our property the rest is to traumatic to list here but that day ivy lost her life after she innocently wandered into a neighbor's yard through an inadequate boundary fence and drowned in their pool. This heartbreaking incident has motivated me to advocate for a change in pool safety regulations in Victoria, Australia, to prevent such avoidable tragedies from happening to any other family.

Current laws regarding pool fencing are insufficient and put lives at risk. Child safety around water is paramount, and it's imperative that we implement stricter measures to ensure effective protection. I propose that all private pools must be surrounded by four-sided isolating fencing, and the use of boundary fencing as a pool barrier be deemed illegal.

Additionally, the availability of life-saving equipment is crucial in preventing fatalities from drowning. Therefore, I urge for mandatory installation of defibrillators at all properties with private pools.

To ensure compliance and accountability, pool safety inspections must be thorough and conducted by licensed inspectors. Severe penalties are necessary to enforce these laws; thus, I recommend imposing a $1 million fine or imprisonment for those who issue compliance certificates for non-compliant pools.

These changes are essential for the safety of children and to honor the memory of Ivy Bella Roze, whose life was taken too soon. By signing this petition, we can urge the Victorian government to act and prioritize pool safety regulations. Help us turn this tragic loss into a catalyst for change and prevent future tragedys.

Please sign the petition to advocate for safer pool regulations in Victoria.