Thursday, 2 April 2026

 Anasina GRAY-BARBERIO (Northern Metropolitan) (12:55): (2300) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. My constituent Ross is a wheelchair user who has raised serious concerns about accessibility along Sydney Road in Brunswick, in particular the bluestone pedestrian crossings, which are not flush with the footpath, making them extremely difficult and at times dangerous to navigate. Carers are often unable to push wheelchair users across them due to the steep lip. Recently Ross’s powered wheelchair tipped over while crossing, injuring his leg. As a result, he is effectively forced to travel in bike lanes, where he faces hostility from some cyclists, or to take long, indirect routes looping around – just to reach Sydney Road. Many shopfronts along Sydney Road also have ledges, not ramps, which means they are inaccessible to him. Minister, will you improve the accessibility of Sydney Road for people with disability like Ross?