Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:51): My question today is to the Minister for Environment, and it relates to the development licence that was granted to Recycal for their Ringwood facility by the Environment Protection Authority. Many locals in the Ringwood area as well as Whitehorse and Maroondah councils have expressed concerns about the operational safety of this facility, and they want to be given assurances regarding clear considerations for local environmental impacts as well as any impacts that could be presented for local residents. Minister, can you assure the community that this approval will ensure the facility operates in a safe way that respects the local environment and residents?