Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:40): My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. In January I made an urgent representation to you, without response, and it is VicRoads case number VR0712862. It relates to Steve, who is a Toongabbie farmer who was applying for a truck licence and underwent a medical. The doctor ticked the box saying possible sleep apnoea after Steven mentioned that he snores a little. The truck licence was denied, but shockingly also his drivers licence was cancelled, requiring further tests. The cardiologist came back and said that he was medically fit on 9 February. On 27 February he called VicRoads saying please could he have his licence back, and they said no, he could wait for another few weeks at least. He needs his licence for work, and he is emotionally and financially distressed. Minister, will you intervene and make sure – fast-track – that Steven can get his licence back?