Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Maroondah Hospital

David HODGETT (Croydon) (10:29): Today I want to take you back to a time in September 2022 when the Labor government promised a billion dollars as an election commitment to rebuild and refurbish the Maroondah Hospital from the ground up. Fast forward to today, and after years of consistent advocacy, including raising numerous members statements, adjournments, constituency questions and even tabling a petition here in the house, do we finally see a small step in the right direction with some shared funding listed in this year’s state budget?

However, with the exact amount for Maroondah Hospital undisclosed, we must question how much of that billion-dollar commitment we will see come to light and when construction will finally begin. Doubts have also been raised over whether we will even see the promised rebuild or if instead it will be a relocation, with the new hospital built elsewhere. With the budget papers only listing the vague ‘Melbourne East’, will the hospital still be built in Ringwood East? Or are the rumours true – does the Labor government plan to relocate and build the new hospital in Wantirna? I will continue to be a relentless voice to ensure our community has access to the infrastructure and facilities to support the demands of the growing population and healthcare needs. Rebuild the Maroondah Hospital in Maroondah.