Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Petitions

Corella control

Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) presented a petition bearing 497 signatures:

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council that a plague of destructive corellas is impacting the mental health of Bridgewater residents. Thousands of corellas are causing irreparable damage to the local community, destroying native river red gums and local crops and causing extensive damage to street lighting, powerline infrastructure and local homes. The Bridgewater community is still recovering from recent flooding events, and the constant screeching of thousands of corellas is causing angst amongst residents and driving tourists and residents away from the region.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to provide support to the local community to resolve the ongoing corella issue in Bridgewater.

Gaelle BROAD: I move:

That the petition be taken into consideration on the next day of meeting.

Motion agreed to.