Tuesday, 17 June 2025

 Danny O’BRIEN (Gippsland South) presented a petition bearing 4335 signatures:

Issue:

This petition of residents in Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the concerns of land owners of East Victoria, including Loch Sport, with regard to the current flood overlay conditions. While we acknowledge and appreciate the government’s commitment to public safety, we believe that these regulations have become overly restrictive and are having unintended consequences on local development, economic growth, individuals’ retirement plans and the overall quality of life for residents.

Action:

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Assembly call on the Government to

1.   Review and revise the revised flood overlay conditions to allow for more flexibility as current home owners while maintaining a focus on safeguarding against genuine flood threats.

2.   Introduce a tiered approach to flood risk management that takes into account varying flood risks in different areas, and allows for more tailored regulations that will enable responsible development without compromising safety.

3.   Provide support for property owners and businesses affected by the flood overlay conditions, including offering financial assistance, incentives for flood mitigation measures, or exceptions in cases where risk is demonstrably low.

Ordered that petition be considered tomorrow on motion of Martin Cameron.