Wednesday, 3 December 2025

 John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (15:56): (1439) Given the strong community interest in the government’s planning reform agenda, what specific mechanisms and support services are available to help facilitate the delivery of more homes in my electorate of Glen Waverley? Victoria’s growing population continues to underpin our economic strength, and suburbs like Glen Waverley, Vermont South, Burwood East and Wheelers Hill are attracting new residents, many drawn by our excellent local schools, transport connection and community amendments, and the NAPLAN results today prove that Glen Waverley is the best place to come for education. We know that Victorians prefers to live in established, well-serviced areas, and increasing housing supply in these locations means more jobs, higher wages and greater opportunities. That is why the Allan Labor government is modernising our planning system to reduce delays and unlock the homes our communities need, particularly in well-connected suburbs close to public transport services and employment. As a middle-ring community set to benefit significantly from the Suburban Rail Loop, it is vital that these planning reforms and support mechanisms are implemented effectively to ensure that more homes can be delivered efficiently for the people of Glen Waverley. I look forward to the minister’s response.

The SPEAKER: Was that for the Minister for Planning?

John MULLAHY: Yes.