Northern Victoria Region
Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (12:51): (1654) I have spoken with many residents who have raised concerns about the lack of affordable housing in Northern Victoria, especially in Bendigo and Swan Hill. Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria have released a document focused on residential land lease communities, or RLLCs, to help address the need for affordable housing in Victoria for people over 55. Supporting their development, particularly in peri-urban and regional Victoria, is an important step in increasing affordable housing supply quickly, freeing up home owner capital and allowing ageing in place. I know residents in Kangaroo Flat and Marong who reside in land lease communities. For many, they provide a right-sized new home in a safe, low-maintenance, high-quality environment. Regrettably, Victoria lags behind both New South Wales and Queensland in their development, and I ask the Minister for Housing and Building to review their recommendations and meet with Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria to help address the need for more affordable housing.
Sitting suspended 12:52 pm until 2:02 pm.