Ovens Valley electorate
Tim McCURDY (Ovens Valley) (14:52): (1284) My question is to the Treasurer in the other place. When can the communities in Porepunkah and Bright expect to see an economic package to support them during this unprecedented period? As tourist towns, Bright and Porepunkah rely almost entirely on the tourist dollar to survive. We are now entering the third week of one of Australia’s largest manhunts. For good reason Victoria Police have asked visitors to avoid the area while this manhunt continues, but the banker waits for nobody, the landlord still has her hand out for money and the kids still need to eat. Treasurer, the community is economically on one knee needing urgent assistance. What steps will the government take to support an economic package for Porepunkah and the surrounding region?