Wednesday, 5 February 2025

 Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (14:54): (967) My constituency question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Minister for Public and Active Transport, and I ask: what opportunities exist to improve accessibility at Glenroy station? Some of my constituents have told me that they have trouble accessing disability parking at the station and would like the department to consider putting in additional disabled parking bays. Constituents have also asked for consideration of the installation of an additional taxi rank on the eastern side of the station to assist residents who live east of the train line. I thank Erin O’Brien for raising this issue, and I also thank Kate and Dean Fox for requesting an extension of the shelter on the platform for improved coverage of the waiting area. The Glenroy level crossing and new station are my pride and joy, the jewel in the crown of Glenroy and something I have worked towards all of my political life. I am very proud of Labor’s commitment to the removal of level crossings, which has made such a huge difference to our community. I thank the minister for her strong advocacy on public and active transport and congratulate her on the new portfolio of transport infrastructure.