Dr Hames labelled claims made by Mandurah MLA David Templeman last week about police resources as alarmist and said police resourcing was adequate for the area.

But he said he would advice Police Minister Rob Johnson that recent events were causing concern in the community.

“In my view, police must respond to complaints by neighbours where gatherings of 100 plus people can constitute cause for concern for their safety and for the wider community,” Dr Hames said.

“I believe the police responded appropriately at the most recent event and had the necessary resources to do so.

“It is about law enforcement at the end of the day.”

Dr Hames said community police officers did a fantastic job and he congratulated them in promoting safety and crime prevention.

He wondered whether or not parents were taking enough responsibility to ensure their childrens’ parties do not get out of control.

“Having said that, I recognise that the 16-18 year age group can be difficult for both teenagers and parents.

“It is a time when young people become adults and, quite reasonably, want to demonstrate independence.”

“Sadly, they don’t often think of the consequences or how their actions might be perceived by others in the community.”

Dr Hames has met with Mandurah City chief executive Mark Newman and mayor Paddi Creevey who have voiced their concerns and he will raise them at a government level.

He said he wanted to assure everyone that Mandurah was still a great place to live and visit.