Tuesday, 3 February 2026

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) presented a petition bearing 801 signatures:

The petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the urgent need to establish a public hospital in Tarneit. The residents of Tarneit and surrounding suburbs call upon the Government to urgently fund, plan, and construct a public hospital in Tarneit in order to meet the pressing healthcare needs of our growing community.

The nearest major hospital, Werribee Mercy Hospital, is overwhelmed, leading to excessive emergency wait times and delayed treatment for patients. Tarneit is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Victoria, yet it lacks a public hospital to serve its residents. Residents must travel long distances for urgent medical care, increasing health risks and unnecessary pressure on existing facilities. The establishment of a public hospital in Tarneit will provide essential medical services, including emergency, maternity, specialist, and surgical care closer to home.

The Government should commit funding for a public hospital in Tarneit in the upcoming State Budget, fast-track planning and approvals to ensure the hospital is operational as soon as possible and engage with the local community to determine the required healthcare services and facilities. With Tarneit’s population continuing to rise, investing in a local hospital is a necessity, not a luxury. The time for action is now. We, the residents of Tarneit and Victoria, demand better healthcare access and call on the Government to make this a top priority.

The petitioners therefore request that the Legislative Council call on the Government to urgently fund, plan, and construct a public hospital in Tarneit in order to meet the pressing healthcare needs of our growing community.

Trung LUU: I move:

That the petition be taken into consideration on the next day of meeting.

Motion agreed to.