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Delivery rider death sparks safety debate in Melbourne ahead of election

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A fatal attack on a HungryPanda delivery rider in Melbourne has sparked renewed safety concerns and calls for platform accountability. Feng Jianming, a 47-year-old Chinese national, died after confronting an alleged tamperer near Queen Victoria Market. The incident has intensified the debate around rider safety ahead of the Victorian state election, where law and order are anticipated to be significant issues. AI

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Delivery rider death sparks safety debate in Melbourne ahead of election

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Chinese delivery rider’s death in Melbourne ignites safety debate ahead of poll

    The killing of a Chinese food delivery rider in Melbourne has renewed safety concerns across the city just weeks ahead of the Victorian state election, where law and order is expected to be a key campaign battleground. Feng Jianming, a 47-year-old Chinese national from Shaanxi pr…

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