Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 Ella GEORGE (Lara) (19:03): (1530) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. The action that I seek is for the minister to visit Anakie Primary School with me and hear from the community about the road safety concerns they have primarily in front of the school and along the section of Ballan Road extending to the intersections at Staughton Vale Road and Darlington Drive. Local residents and the school community frequently express concerns to me about the safety of children, staff and families near Anakie Primary School, and I completely agree with their concerns. This road is a major, high-volume commuter and freight route, with high volumes of vehicles, including residential commuters, heavy vehicles and public transport, passing through daily. Given that Anakie Primary School is located on this road, the school community is eager to work with the minister and the Department of Transport and Planning to address the troubling incidents and the near misses that have occurred. Implementing safety measures would greatly improve safety for all road users, particularly the children, staff and families of Anakie Primary School, and I look forward to working with the community and the minister to address this matter.