Morwell electorate
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (14:48): (6342) My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers. Minister, what is the latest information with regard to the state government’s 2018 election promise that the current government would build a new Foodbank hub in Morwell? The 2018 announcement was warmly welcomed by the local community, particularly given how well respected Foodbank is. The Morwell Foodbank hub was to service a centralised warehouse to assist in supplying healthy foods to local individuals and families whilst creating jobs at the same time. Well, that is what the government said at the time, but there has been nothing but silence since. Just recently a land acquisition for the Ballarat hub was announced, yet no word on the Morwell hub. I understand there may have been delays with the project due to COVID-19 and sourcing appropriate land. However, this does not mean Latrobe Valley residents should be kept in the dark. The lack of communication and information has been unacceptable. Minister, when and where will the much-needed Foodbank hub be constructed, and how long will it be until it is in operation in the Morwell electorate?