Wednesday, 13 May 2026

 Anasina GRAY-BARBERIO (Northern Metropolitan) (12:59): (2332) My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. Minister, my constituent from Craigieburn struggles to access public transport on the Craigieburn line due to overcrowded station carparks at Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park and Coolaroo, alongside infrequent bus connections and 20-minute off-peak train services on the Craigieburn line. They have raised concerns that while free public transport initiatives help with cost-of-living pressures, without increased service frequency and better infrastructure, overcrowding and access issues will worsen for outer northern suburbs. Minister, what steps are you taking to improve train and bus frequency, expand station accessibility and parking capacity and invest in long-term upgrades to meet growing demand in Melbourne’s outer north?