Thursday, 20 November 2025

 David ETTERSHANK (Western Metropolitan) (12:55): My question is for the Minister for Planning. On Sunday I spoke with many constituents at the first meeting of the community campaign against the proposed Sunbury waste incinerator. St Anne’s parish hall was packed to the rafters, with standing room only as hundreds attended to learn what this monstrosity means for their beautiful town. We heard from concerned locals as well as Jane Bremmer from Toxics Free Australia, who challenged claims made by the waste-to-energy industry. Many locals are rightly worried that their town will yet again be a dumping ground as a cheap way to reduce waste rather than considering appropriate alternatives. My constituents ask: will the minister provide assurances that no applications for the incinerator will be considered until the Economy and Infrastructure Committee has tabled its final report on waste-to-energy infrastructure?