Thursday, 5 February 2026

 Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (14:57): My constituency question is to the Minister for Small Business and Employment. What programs is the Allan Labor government delivering to support multicultural small businesses and to celebrate culture and diversity? In January Minister Suleyman and I visited the vibrant Lalor shopping centre precinct in the Thomastown electorate. This is a thriving multicultural hub with a range of wonderful family-owned businesses, from bakeries to delis, butchers, fresh produce, cakes and cafes. It is a meeting place not just to shop but for community connection. Business and residents would love to see more work done to make it even better for residents to gather and to enjoy.