Big Housing Build
Paul MERCURIO (Hastings) (17:44): (310) We all know that housing is an ongoing issue for many in the community, and it is something I hear constantly about when I am out and about in my electorate. I am proud to be part of an Andrews Labor government that has invested well over $5 billion through our historic Big Housing Build, which aims to construct over 12,000 new homes throughout metro and regional Victoria. I direct my adjournment debate to the Minister for Housing. The action I seek is for the minister to come down to my electorate of Hastings to see where the Big Housing Build has helped my community and have a chat about what we can do to offer more affordable and social housing in the area. Since this big build started, over 7600 homes have been completed or are underway and more than 2000 households have moved in or people are ready to move into a brand new home. These homes also have a 7-star energy rating so that people are comfortable in summer and winter, but it is also saving tenants on their power bills. It just makes sense. I am happy that the Andrews Labor government is doing what matters for the community, and I look forward to the minister coming down to my electorate.