Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:53): My constituency question is for the Minister for Planning. I have received concerns from some of my constituency regarding the Bairnsdale Speedway. The Bairnsdale Speedway has held events for 40 years and represents an important social part of their local community. Recently the speedway requested permission to construct an expansion; however, this expansion remains entirely within the speedway itself. The expansion will see a new driving pad constructed that will allow for driver training, emergency services exercises, community events and a burnout pad and also a larger area for other community events. My constituents are concerned about the possibility that, despite the speedway existing for 40 years and the expansion being entirely within the speedway itself, this upgrade could be blocked by one or two people. Will the government ensure that the Bairnsdale Speedway is able to construct this expansion?