Tuesday, 3 March 2026

 Sonya KILKENNY (Carrum – Attorney-General, Minister for Planning) (13:36): On Thursday 19 February 2026 I was asked about a matter raised with me in 2022 in my capacity as the member for Carrum and at a point in time prior to my ministerial appointments. In responding I stated that I had immediately referred the matter to the agency and the authority responsible for delivering the project. That statement is accurate. I referred the matter to the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority. I also stated that the matter had been referred to and reviewed by Victoria Police. I made that statement believing that it was true. I now understand that no referral to Victoria Police was made at that time. I note that some media reports and statements by members of this house have suggested that I said I referred the matter to police. That suggestion is wrong. A review of Hansard confirms that I did not make that statement, nor was it my intention to convey that. I have taken the earliest opportunity to correct the record. I trust that this clarification will now be reported accurately and that members and others will reflect the corrected position fairly and precisely in any and all commentary and reporting. I make this explanation to ensure the record of the house is accurate and complete.