Thursday, 4 June 2026

 Ryan BATCHELOR (Southern Metropolitan) (12:49): (2365) My question is to the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop. Four of the SRL stations run through the Southern Metropolitan Region: Cheltenham, Clayton, Monash and Burwood. I was at Clayton recently and Burwood recently, seeing the hive of construction activity and all the workers onsite. My question to the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop is: how many workers on the Suburban Rail Loop stand to either lose their jobs or be furloughed if the Liberals’ policy to pause and review the SRL is enacted? The SRL is a transformational project that is going to mean better connections and more homes, and it is all at risk under the Liberals.

The PRESIDENT: Before I call the next constituency question, can I acknowledge in the gallery the Ambassador of Indonesia, and I believe the consul general is accompanying them as well – great to have you here.