Tuesday, 28 October 2025

 Pauline RICHARDS (Cranbourne) (14:55): My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. How much time will be saved by my constituents when Parkville station opens later this year? The Minister for Public and Active Transport recently visited Cranbourne to celebrate the imminent opening of Melbourne Metro and to chat about free public transport – coming soon. I am particularly conscious of all the constituents in my electorate who this will help, and I would like to acknowledge our extraordinary healthcare workforce. With indulgence, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate the new secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Maddy Harradence and her team on their recent resounding election. In addition to our healthcare workforce, I also know our students attending Melbourne Uni are eagerly awaiting the big switch. They are rapt. I look forward to the minister’s response.