Tuesday, 2 December 2025

 Evan MULHOLLAND (Northern Metropolitan) (13:07): My constituency question is to the Minister for Planning, and it relates to the concerns of the Greek Orthodox parish of Coburg and Pascoe Vale. They have expressed significant alarm over Merri-bek council’s proposed development of central Coburg precinct. The draft concept outlines approximately 15 new buildings, including an eight-storey building directly across from the Orthodox church, and I note this is within the Coburg station activity centre. The parish advise that the proposal in its current form risks undermining essential community services they offer due to the possible loss of essential car parking and inadequate traffic modelling. Therefore, given the importance of the parish operations in the community, I ask: will the minister direct her department to consult directly with the parish?