Thursday, 19 February 2026

 Trung LUU (Western Metropolitan) (12:50): My constituency question is for the Minister for Planning regarding the old Footscray Hospital site, with the new hospital opening yesterday. Victoria has the highest property burden in the nation. It currently leaves 56,234 Victorians awaiting social housing. A resident has approached me about the future use of the old hospital site and how it could assist the urgent need for crisis accommodation. Could the minister please update my constituent on the government’s plan for the old Footscray Hospital site? The Footscray community has expressed plans to prioritise this site for more public and affordable housing, open spaces, green spaces and community facilities. Will the minister listen to my community’s needs?