Thursday, 18 May 2023

Eastern Victoria Region

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:52): (189) In the Eastern Victoria Region at least 2300 jobs will be lost due to the closure of the native timber industry, 1000 jobs have been lost due to the closure of Hazelwood, 600 jobs will be lost due to the closure of Loy Yang A and 200 jobs with the closure of Loy Yang B and 500 jobs will be lost with the closure of Yallourn. Labor has boasted of 6000 new jobs with the Victorian renewable energy terminal, something locals have welcomed. However, I have learned that this project will only deliver 200 to 400 jobs in Hastings. Is Labor serious about a plan to replace at least 4600 jobs that this government destroyed with 200 to 400 jobs? My question is for the Minister for Employment. This government has obliterated jobs and industry in the Eastern Victoria Region and with that the communities that rely on them. What is your plan to rebuild these damaged communities?