Thursday, 30 May 2024

Northern Metropolitan Region

Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (12:58): (913) My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and it is: when will the government finally commit to Wollert rail? Over the weekend I and my good friend member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region Mr Richard Welch met with the residents association of Epping North and Wollert. It was I would say a passionate discussion, that also included the Labor member for Thomastown. However, locals were lively and in agreement that they feel forgotten by this government, who are prioritising the Suburban Rail Loop over this fast-growing community. Aurora resident Tony Francis says the failure to extend the rail line into Epping’s north has created an unhealthy road culture. Labor have put all the houses in, taken all the stamp duty revenue, spent it for the Suburban Rail Loop and blowouts on the North East Link, and the suggestion of a busway by the Labor MP went down like a lead balloon.

The PRESIDENT: We have done 15 constituency questions, but I reckon if we call Mr Luu, he will take us beautifully to 1 o’clock.