Tuesday, 31 March 2026

 Martin CAMERON (Morwell) (14:55): (1596) My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and my question is: why is the Allan Labor government reducing the speed limit on Hazelwood Road instead of fixing the road itself? Hazelwood Road is a major arterial route and has been littered with ‘Rough surface’ signs for more than a decade, yet no attempt has been made to repair the road. I have written to the minister, raising motorists’ concerns about the pothole-ridden surface, broken edges and dangerous sections where water actually pools on the road, and the response was telling. Instead of acknowledging the dangers, the minister dismissed the concerns and said the condition of Hazelwood Road is generally comparable to other similar roads in Gippsland. Well, Minister, as Gippsland is home to some of the worst roads in the state, this is a very little comfort. The minister must get serious about ensuring the safety of regional Victorians. Minister, again, why do you insist on cutting the speed limits on Hazelwood Road instead of repairing the road itself?