Glen Waverley electorate
John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:38): (333) My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Planning. How will the Allan Labor government’s landmark housing statement transform Glen Waverley and Melbourne’s east? For so many Victorians housing is one of the most critical issues at the moment. Victoria is growing rapidly, but we know housing construction just is not keeping pace. This supply shortage has house and rent prices increasing while rental vacancies are at an all-time low. To solve these challenges the solution is simple: we need to build more homes. I am proud to be part of an Allan Labor government that is committed to doing just that. Our landmark housing statement is a bold plan to build 800,000 homes over the next decade. These homes will be more affordable, high quality and in the communities where Victorians want to live. It is a five-part plan. We will make good decisions faster, build cheaper housing closer to jobs, strengthen renters’ rights, build more social housing and reform Plan Melbourne and the Planning and Environment Act 1987. For more information I encourage my community to visit vic.gov.au/housing-statement.