Monbulk electorate
Daniela DE MARTINO (Monbulk) (14:54): (497) My constituency question is for the Minister for Housing. Minister, with specific reference to my electorate of Monbulk, what is the Allan Labor government doing to address homelessness and social housing availability? We are all aware that homelessness and the availability of social housing are issues of concern across our state of Victoria, including in my electorate. The cost of living is increasing, and for a myriad of reasons a growing number of people are struggling to find a secure home to live in. This is not just an issue affecting Victoria, however, but a wider problem across our country. I am proud that the Allan Labor government has not only acknowledged that we are in need of more social housing but has issued a comprehensive housing statement – a dedicated plan to address these matters in a tangible and meaningful way, setting a bold target to build 800,000 homes in Victoria over the next decade. I look very much forward to the minister’s response.