Tuesday, 12 May 2026

 Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (13:59): The Allan Labor government has been using the development facilitation program to bypass Macedon Ranges council, override community objections and impose large mid-density housing developments in towns like Riddells Creek and Gisborne without any promise to make the necessary upgrades in local services and infrastructure. Another large development is on its way to Clarkefield, and there is no sign that the Labor government has committed any funds towards extending the train station platform, enlarging the station car park or upgrading the surrounding arterial intersections. Locals can now have their say about this development on the Engage Victoria portal, and I encourage anyone who catches the train at Clarkefield station or drives on the roads or whose lifestyle will be affected to go online and give their feedback.