Tuesday, 2 June 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:52): (2348) My question is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport. This is a government that cares little for regional Victorians outside the tram tracks. A Leongatha resident has raised concerns that recent changes to the Leongatha–Wonthaggi bus timetable now barely provides more than an hour between arrival and departure, making it extremely difficult for people with a disability, the elderly or those with visual impairments to actually make their medical appointments and access essential services. This reflects a broader issue in relation to feedback across Gippsland that recent bus timetable changes are not adequately reflecting the needs of the community nor is there sufficient consultation with the community, so I ask: will the minister review these timetable changes and create longer timeframes and more, and flexible, services to ensure residents can reliably access the services that they need?