Friday, 14 November 2025

 Kim O’KEEFFE (Shepparton) (14:56): (1396) My question is to the Treasurer in the other place, and the information that I seek is how the Treasurer is assisting people during this cost-of-living crisis who are facing homelessness in my electorate. Simone called into my office in a distressed state as she cannot afford to pay her rent, which has increased over a period of time. She also said that it is impossible to make ends meet and she is in fear of being evicted and homeless with her two children. Simone said that she is reaching out for food relief, which she has never thought she would have to do. Simone is just one of many, and my office is inundated with people struggling day to day to make ends meet. We are in a cost-of-living crisis. I look forward to the Treasurer’s response to this critical question.