Tuesday, 5 May 2026

 Meng Heang TAK (Clarinda) (19:19): (1646) My adjournment is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide the latest update on the government’s 20 per cent refund on the full cost of car registration. My constituents are very excited about the announcement, and I have received many inquiries through my electorate office already, and some also to myself, particularly from the local seniors group, including members of the Three Hierarchs Greek elderly group from Clayton South and many others who are interested in hearing more about this important cost-of-living measure.

Cost of living is front of mind for so many in my electorate in Clarinda. It is something that my constituents raise with me really consistently when I am out doorknocking, at mobile offices and at community events. Cost of living, utility bills, grocery bills – all of our everyday living expenses are adding up, so it makes sense that balancing the family budget is front and centre of mind in Clarinda. This is particularly so in the City of Greater Dandenong, which is right up there in terms of Victoria’s most socially disadvantaged local government areas. Given the pressures in my community, across our state and across the country, it makes absolute sense that our focus is on cost-of-living relief, making life just that little bit easier and supporting Victorians where we can. This is a fantastic initiative from the Allan Labor government, one that is slashing the cost of driving a car, which goes together with the free and half-price public transport. We know that currently light vehicle registration costs up to $930.70 every year for every car. So with the 20 per cent off registration, my constituents with one car will receive a rebate of up to $186 and a family with two cars will receive up to $372. This is an amazing initiative and one that is all about putting money back into the pockets of Victorians, who are paying more than ever for fuel. I commend the minister for this important cost-of-living measure, and I look forward to her response.