Ovens Valley electorate
Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (14:41): (1262) My question is to the Minister for Environment, and I am seeking clarification if the Cobrawonga beaches between Cobram and Yarrawonga will be accessible into the future. There are seven beaches on the Cobrawonga Island, which is on a stretch of the Murray River, and there is a small bridge that allows access to the island for people to camp, fish and recreate. The wooden bridge has been closed, and we await knowledge if Parks Victoria intend to shut this permanently without consultation or if there is a plan to rebuild this bridge or simply put a culvert in to regain access to the island. Parks, to me, are becoming a law unto themselves, and we are finding beaches, tracks and other bush areas being closed on a whim of Parks Victoria. Parks are for the people. We must ensure they remain open for all Victorians to use, and I seek this clarification at your earliest convenience.