Wednesday, 12 November 2025

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (13:01): (1951) My question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety on behalf of a constituent and in relation to VicRoads case number RLS00127198 regarding a prime mover truck that is urgently needed during hay season. He has owned the 1994 truck since 2012. It was registered in his name. His truck was pulled over due to an oil leak. He got it fixed and had to get a roadworthy again. In the process VicRoads identified that the VIN number on the cabin is not fully replicated on the chassis – even though the six digits displayed match the exact same digits, only part of the sequence, not the whole sequence, is displayed. As a result VicRoads have said that they need to review it and then the Department of Transport and Victoria Police may be required to investigate, with no word on how long that is going to take. For my constituent, the delay in returning his truck to collect hay during these next few weeks will have a significant financial impact on his family. I am sure the minister will agree that given my constituent has owned the truck for 13 years and the oil leak has now been fixed, VicRoads and the other resources have better, more pressing matters to attend to, and I would appreciate the minister’s prompt response resolving this matter.