Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Connecting Victoria

Alison MARCHANT (Bellarine) (19:23): (770) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Government Services, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide an update on how the Connecting Victoria program is improving mobile broadband and wi-fi infrastructure in the electorate of Bellarine. Currently across the Bellarine we have residents in areas with little or no broadband or mobile coverage, specifically St Leonards, Wallington and Curlewis. We know this coverage is important not only for day-to-day tasks but also for our health care, flexible working situations and checking in with loved ones, and it is also critical in emergency services. Although I note that the federal government is primarily responsible for telecommunications infrastructure, it is important to recognise that the Victorian Labor government is taking the initiative to invest and improve through the Connecting Victoria program for residents. I look forward to hearing an update from the minister regarding how this program may positively benefit and resolve some communication concerns of my electorate, and I will be sharing this news with my constituents.