Wednesday, 3 June 2026

 Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:59): (2360) My question today is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. The powerful owl is Australia’s largest owl and has long called areas around my electorate home. They have been found in remnant habitat along the Yarra River corridor and places like the Banyule Flats, but the North East Link Program is threatening their habitat and their health and their wellbeing. Powerful owls are listed as vulnerable, and we should be doing all that we can to protect these magnificent creatures. Minister, what checks and monitoring are being done to ensure the health and survival of powerful owls around the vicinity of the North East Link construction sites?