Tuesday, 9 December 2025

 John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (22:20): (2233) My adjournment matter is for my colleague, the Minister for Housing and Building. Just this year, the Allan Labor government invested $61 million over three years for critical homelessness services. The investment focused on delivering permanent housing for those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It includes support for after-hours crisis services, Pride in Place, the rough sleeping action plan and the Wathaurong and Ngwala Aboriginal access points. The Allan Labor government is also ensuring that renters are supported to maintain stable housing, which will help prevent people from falling into homelessness. In recent years, the Big Housing Build has delivered a major boost to the state’s housing supply. This landmark initiative, announced in 2020, when combined with our regional housing fund, is delivering 13,300 homes, with over 11,400 homes completed or underway. Over 6600 Victorians have already moved into or are getting ready to move into their new homes. Together, these investments mark a significant step towards tackling homelessness in Victoria. The action that I seek is for the minister for housing to update me on how much investment has been made in my community in Southern Metropolitan to help tackle homelessness and provide housing to those in need.