Thursday, 5 March 2020

St Albans electorate

Ms SULEYMAN (St Albans) (11:41): (2013) My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and the question is: how will the minister ensure that the health concerns of my residents are addressed with guarantees that there are appropriate safeguards in place to force councils to fully disclose contaminated areas so the situation in St Albans is never repeated?

Recently I was informed by Brimbank City Council of their intent to change the planning scheme. I was shocked by recent media coverage of a 2013 Brimbank council report. I am disappointed that Brimbank council did not advise my community earlier. This has caused great anxiety and stress for local residents, with some residents being informed and others not. This is unacceptable. My residents deserve much better than this. There must be full disclosure of the contamination issues for my local residents. My residents need to be reassured that their homes are safe. They must be supported and respected during this process. Again I ask the minister to ensure that the health concerns of my residents are addressed— (Time expired)