Wednesday, 5 February 2025

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (19:23): (990) My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me in inspecting the progress of the Suburban Rail Loop construction in Glen Waverley. The Suburban Rail Loop is a transformational project which will shape our state for years to come. Whether it be Berlin, Paris, London, Tokyo, Seoul or Singapore, most advanced metro networks across the world have a loop connecting the various suburbs and train lines within each city. The Allan Labor government also understands the vital need to make this significant investment into Victoria’s future. Not only will the Suburban Rail Loop bring communities together, take cars off the roads, boost local economies and slash travel times, it will enable some 70,000 new homes to be built. This is so important because these new dwellings will be located on the doorstep of world-class public transport, as well as around services, jobs and existing infrastructure. It is critical that we build homes in places that are convenient and efficient, and the Suburban Rail Loop allows for planning reforms which will provide this opportunity.

On this side of the house we are builders, we invest in Victoria’s future, we understand that we must always look at upgrading and modernising our public transport systems and we are taking real action to increase the supply of housing and address the cost of living for Victorians. I am very excited about the continued construction of the Suburban Rail Loop and the tremendous benefits it will bring to the Victorian community. I look forward to working with the minister on the delivery of the Suburban Rail Loop, and I look forward to her response.