Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 John PESUTTO (Hawthorn) (13:27): Last Sunday I was pleased to once again host a stall at the annual Glenferrie Road festival, joining tens of thousands of Victorians in the heart of the Hawthorn electorate to celebrate what makes our area so special: a vibrant community with flavours from around the world, entertainment and family activities. I would like to sincerely thank and congratulate the Glenferrie Traders Association, led by the amazing president Rajna Jollie, along with the many community groups, businesses and schools whose contributions made this event such a success. The festival also provides an important opportunity to listen to local residents. Many people took the time to speak with me about the issues that matter most to them: cost of living pressures, community safety, access to healthcare planning, housing affordability. While the day was joyful, many constituents expressed such deep frustration about these issues, and I will continue to actively advocate on their behalf.