Wednesday, 18 February 2026

 John BERGER (Southern Metropolitan) (13:00): My constituency question is for the Minister for Housing and Building, and I want to start by commending the minister and the Allan Labor government for the ongoing work to deliver more social and affordable housing for Victorians. With the investments being made through the high-rise redevelopment program, they will create fit-for-purpose, safe and energy-efficient homes. My area of Southern Metro is home to several public housing estates that are part of this program, including sites that are in Albert Park, St Kilda and Prahran. These estates have long provided affordable houses close to services and community needs to maintain stability and long-term security for residents. My question to the minister is: how does the government plan to support those people in my community of Southern Metro that rely on public or social housing during the necessary redevelopment?