There is a growing demand across social, affordable and market housing options for Victorians, which is why the Victorian government is committed to increasing housing supply to address this need.

I congratulate the Treasurer on a budget that is focused on what matters most.

This investment is about making sure families in Ballarat and across our region have access to services that are designed by community, for community – because that’s how we get the best outcomes for children.

The Allan Labor Government is focused on what matters most to families in Wendouree, real help with the cost of living and more investment in frontline services.

Free public transport for Ballarat students is great news for local families. Not only a saving for school days but weekends and school holiday trips to Melbourne and across regional Victoria.

I am happy to contribute to the motion moved by the manager of government business that this house condemns the Shadow Minister for Equality for allowing his shadow colleagues to sponsor a petition attacking LGBTIQ+ people and calling for the cessation of the rainbow libraries toolkit.

I am delighted to be on my feet today to talk about superannuation and about a range of issues, and I am speaking in support of the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2025.

Minister, how is the Ballarat early parenting centre supporting families with children from birth up to four years in my electorate of Wendouree?

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action that I seek is for the minister to come to my electorate of Wendouree to discuss how we can reform bus services across Ballarat with relevant stakeholders.

I thank the member for her interest in meeting with me and for her acknowledgment of the important work that consumer assistance bodies and local governments continue to deliver across regional Victoria to support Victorians.

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question, and for her continued advocacy and support for her community.

The remediation of the former Ballarat Saleyards site is an exciting step toward unlocking its full potential and supporting Ballarat’s future growth.

I am delighted to have the opportunity to discuss, make a contribution to and support the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Energy Upgrades for the Future) Bill 2025.