Nepean electorate
Sam GROTH (Nepean) (14:49): (214) I think it is debatable whether he is doing great work in housing. My question is for the Minister for Housing. Residents in Nepean are becoming increasingly concerned about the rising homelessness in our community, which has been an ongoing issue across the peninsula for some time. In fact over the past five years homelessness has increased 58 per cent in Nepean, and the number of rough sleepers has doubled since 2016. With cost-of-living pressures rising and Victorians struggling to make ends meet, my community wants action to address the issue and support the most vulnerable in my community. Local community groups do an enormous amount of great work in supporting the homeless and those experiencing housing instability every day, but they need more assistance. Rents are rising, inflation continues and this issue is not going away. It is time for the government to step up and do more to address this important issue and find ways to further support those on the ground providing for vulnerable Victorians. What support is the government specifically providing in the electorate of Nepean to address the homelessness crisis?