Wednesday, 13 May 2026

 Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:57): (2331) My question is to the Premier, and let us see if fifth time is the charm. Premier, for the last six months I have been asking questions of you and your government about the fate of the businesses and traders in Bald Hill Road in Pakenham, who have seen a devastating 70 to 80 per cent drop in business, while the so-called Big Build closes access to their stores. When will the Allan Labor government, Premier and ministers finally do something to help compensate these businesses with the assistance that they need right now, rather than shirking their responsibilities, avoiding answering questions or passing the buck? These businesses cannot keep waiting. And I will say this, after an article this week: if this government is more interested in waiting to see what we will do in government in six months’ time, rather than helping the people they are elected to represent, I think it means you are tired, out of touch and it is time to go.