Tuesday, 5 May 2026

 Chris CREWTHER (Mornington) (12:38): (1618) My constituency question is for the Minister for Environment. When will the minister update Nepean Ratepayers Association and others on the FSC Group report and the government’s response on Mornington Peninsula coastal erosion linked to the then Labor government’s channel deepening? Anthony Marsh, who is in the chamber today, and I have advocated for years for Mornington Peninsula coastal erosion fixes, including at Portsea, Mount Martha North and Shire Hall. Part of it has been caused by the channel deepening, along with other factors. While we have heard crickets from state Labor, following community advocacy Anthony secured council funding to fix the Beleura cliff path and Birdrock Beach steps. But much more is needed. On channel deepening, the government said they need to review the FSC Group report. We were finally told on 27 April that this will be publicly released in coming months. The minister must push along this release and take urgent action to restore our coastal areas for the environment, locals and tourism.

The SPEAKER: The member for Mornington is reminded not to acknowledge people in the gallery.