Tuesday, 2 December 2025

 Sarah CONNOLLY (Laverton) (14:50): My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Just last week the Premier made yet another fantastic announcement about making public transport more affordable and accessible for more Victorians. With major transport achievements like the Metro Tunnel now opened, it has never been more easy to get around Victoria, and from 1 January public transport will be free on weekends for seniors. It will be free for young people under the age of 18 all the time, anywhere, saving up to $755 a year for families and households, and now we have just announced that we will be extending this to carers and those on disability pensions. I could not be more excited to talk about this. We know that for so many people living with a disability, driving and cars are not always an easy option and public transport is a lifeline – and that goes for the same incredible people who care for and look after them. These could be loved ones, family and workers. These changes could save them up to $360 a year. My question for the minister is this: how will this benefit carers and disability pensioners across the Laverton electorate?