Thursday, 19 February 2026

 Ann-Marie HERMANS (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:54): My constituency question is on behalf of David and is for the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop. Minister, why are industrial-scale diesel generators operating 24 hours a day, allegedly to keep bright security floodlights over the construction site of the Suburban Rail Loop opposite Christway College in Heatherton, when it is reported that no – zero – workers are visibly present and working during the early hours of the morning? It is compromising the health and wellbeing of residents by keeping them awake with an irritating and disturbing ongoing humming noise. Not only are residents’ sleep and wellbeing being affected, but running these generators unnecessarily also represents a waste of public funds, resources and energy. Inaction to change this demonstrates this government considers it acceptable to impose both a health burden on the community and a waste of money and resources for what appears to be Labor optics and administrative convenience.

Sitting suspended 12:55 pm until 2:02 pm.