Thursday, 30 November 2023

 Sam HIBBINS (Prahran) (15:02): (468) I have been asking local residents what questions they would like to see me ask, so I ask this constituency question to the Premier on behalf of Daniel from Prahran. The Prahran electorate is home to some of the most privileged in our society as well as some of the most needy. There are few other areas in Victoria where the contrast between those who are doing well, those who are doing okay and those who are doing not so well at all is so stark. We face a cost-of-living crisis fuelled by greedy and unreasonable rent increases and a marked deterioration of healthcare services which are free and accessible. We are a progressive bunch, and I believe we all want to live in a community where we can live affordably, harmoniously and happily. This is increasingly at risk. So I ask: how can the government assure residents of Prahran that they take seriously the cost-of-living crisis, including local rents and access to affordable health care?