Tuesday, 28 October 2025

 Anasina GRAY-BARBERIO (Northern Metropolitan) (12:45): My constituency question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Minister, constituents in my Northern Metro electorate, particularly those with disabilities, continue to be disadvantaged in accessing trams along Sydney Road. Included in this cohort are elderly residents, parents with prams and people with mobility challenges. They are seeking an update on your legal obligations and commitment to making all tram stops along Sydney Road fully accessible. While accessible tram stops have been delivered in High Street, Northcote, and Bridge Road, Richmond, Sydney Road continues to get left behind. There are no accessible stops along the 5.5-kilometre stretch of Sydney Road between Brunswick Road and Bakers Road in Coburg North. Accessible trams connect people to their communities, workplaces, medical care and education and contribute to everyone having the opportunity to live a good life. Minister, everyone has a legal right to access transport. Will you finally prioritise Sydney Road?