Tuesday, 12 November 2024

 Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:57): (899) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. I have recently spoken with several constituents who have expressed concern about the condition of drains on Mickleham Road between Greenvale and Attwood and the accumulation of sitting water in traffic lanes during wet weather due to blocked drains. As a frequent user of Mickleham Road I am familiar with the flooding that can occur and the hazards this creates for road users. The last time these issues arose the minister responded swiftly to my advocacy and initiated a clean-up of the drains, with her department’s teams working to scrub out the drains to improve flow. Could the minister please inform me whether another clean-up could be arranged to ensure the safety of all road users and what further interventions could be implemented to ensure the good conditions of drains on this important arterial road? I want to thank every resident who has taken the opportunity to contact me to raise their concerns for the safety of Mickleham Road. I will continue to advocate and work tirelessly on their behalf to respond to road and road safety concerns.

Bridget Vallence: On a point of order, Speaker, in relation to unanswered questions and adjournment matters – adjournment matter 833 to the Minister for Jobs and Industry about taxing manufacturing businesses out of Victoria; also to the Minister for Jobs and Industry, questions on notice 1621, 1622 and 1623; and to the Minister for Skills and TAFE, questions on notice 1357 and 1358 – I would appreciate responses for my constituents.