Thursday, 15 August 2019

 Ms LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:50): My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. I was recently contacted by one of my constituents from Katunga, who expressed disappointment in the current consultation processes by Rail Projects Victoria. In particular, my constituent pointed out that a survey seeking feedback on the Shepparton line upgrade is only available online, with no ability to print a hard copy for completion. Many pensioners in my electorate do not use the internet, and some that do live in rural locations where internet access is sometimes limited. This is preventing many of my constituents from expressing to Rail Projects Victoria their opinions on the important passenger rail upgrades currently underway on the Shepparton line. Will the minister ensure that concerned constituents in my electorate are able to access hard copy surveys from Rail Projects Victoria so they can have their say on regional rail projects that affect them?