Tuesday, 17 June 2025

South-Eastern Metropolitan Region

David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (14:05): (1630) My question today is for the Minister for Planning. Shaylan, in my electorate, had started her dream business running a beauty salon in Carrum Downs called Beauty by Shaylan. Unfortunately, due to an oversight, it turned out that this area was zoned for hospitality only. As Libertarians we think that this kind of micromanaging of what businesses should be where is fundamentally flawed, but on this particular occasion it seems like madness. This business is popular and doing well, being surrounded by empty shops. There are opportunities for other businesses to operate there, and the residents can continue to enjoy the convenience of their favourite beauty salon. My question for the minister is: will you consider granting an exemption to the zoning requirements to allow Shaylan to continue operating her popular business?