Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Petitions
Prahran electorate planning
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Bills
- Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025
- Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025
- Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025
- Parks and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Central West and Other Matters) Bill 2025
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Bills
- Domestic Building Contracts Amendment Bill 2025
- Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Medication Administration in Residential Aged Care) Bill 2025
- Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025
- Parks and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Central West and Other Matters) Bill 2025
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Prahran electorate planning
Rachel WESTAWAY (Prahran) presented a petition bearing 99 signatures:
Issue:
We, the undersigned residents of Victoria, draw attention to Planning Permit Number 0687/24 for a backpackers’ accommodation at 7 Duke Street, Windsor. Windsor is already experiencing elevated levels of crime and anti-social behaviour. This proposal would intensify these issues by introducing a high-turnover, transient use in a quiet residential street.
The proposed backpackers accommodation would more than double the population of Duke Street, without any corresponding upgrades to parking, waste, or infrastructure. The scale and nature of the development are incompatible with the area’s character and present unacceptable risks to community safety, amenity, and liveability.
Action:
We respectfully request the Legislative Assembly urge the Minister for Planning and Stonnington City Council to withdraw Planning Permit 0687/24. The development fails to support a safer, more sustainable neighbourhood and places unreasonable strain on local infrastructure. Windsor deserves planning decisions that prioritise long-term community wellbeing, safety, and sustainable urban growth.