Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Josh BULL (Sunbury) (19:26): Tonight I call on the Minister for Planning to categorically reject any planning application she may receive to build an energy-from-waste facility in our community. Members of the house may remember last year I raised this matter in the Parliament and as a result had a productive meeting with both the Minister for Planning and the Minister for Environment to outline the many concerns that have been raised by the community.

The community has indeed been loud and clear when it comes to expressing our views surrounding any future proposal. I have taken the time to listen to these views and consider them carefully. As a community, we say no to any approval which may come before the minister and ask her to strike it out. Residents have raised the proximity to homes, the possible pollutants, the type of technology that may be used, as well as congestion and noise of a future possible site. These are valid concerns, and they need to be heard. There is of course an upcoming parliamentary inquiry into the matter established by the Legislative Council on statewide energy from waste. It is an important and rigorous process. That process needs to be undertaken. Our community is a wonderful place. It has been my home for nearly 40 years, and I will fight for it today and every other day.