Thursday, 15 August 2024


Motions

Suburban Rail Loop


Emma KEALY, David HODGETT, Roma BRITNELL, James NEWBURY, Michael O’BRIEN, Richard RIORDAN, Matthew GUY, Bridget VALLENCE, Jess WILSON, Brad BATTIN, Cindy McLEISH, Sam GROTH, Chris CREWTHER, Wayne FARNHAM, Nicole WERNER

Suburban Rail Loop

Emma KEALY (Lowan) (09:39): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Ripon for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while failing to fund duplication of the Western Highway, forcing the people of Ripon to drive on dangerous pothole-riddled roads and putting their lives at risk.

Leave refused.

David HODGETT (Croydon) (09:39): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the government for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving Melba College stage 3 unfunded, neglecting the critical education needs of students and their community.

Leave refused.

David HODGETT: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Ringwood for recklessly putting their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while refusing to contribute funds for the Maroondah Hospital despite promising $1.1 billion for it at the last election.

Leave refused.

Roma BRITNELL (South-West Coast) (09:40): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Mordialloc for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving Mordialloc College unfunded, depriving local students of the necessary educational resources they deserve.

Leave refused.

James NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:41): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Carrum for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while failing to fund the much-needed upgrade of Carrum bowls club, disregarding the needs of the local community and their cherished recreational facility.

Leave refused.

James NEWBURY: I move, by leave:

That this house notes the Deputy Premier’s constant smirk as the coalition was moving motions condemning the Premier for putting all the government’s eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop.

Leave refused.

Michael O’BRIEN (Malvern) (09:41): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Bentleigh for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving McKinnon Primary School unfunded, depriving students of the essential resources they desperately need.

Leave refused.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: The member for Bentleigh can leave the chamber for an hour. Member for Malvern, I ask you to respect the rules of the chamber.

Member for Bentleigh withdrew from chamber.

Richard RIORDAN (Polwarth) (09:42): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the Minister for Health for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while scrapping the Torquay community hospital, denying the community essential health infrastructure.

Leave refused.

Richard RIORDAN: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for South Barwon for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving Belmont High School unfunded, failing local students and families.

Leave refused.

Matthew GUY (Bulleen) (09:43): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Eltham for spending over $200 billion to build the Suburban Rail Loop, at the same time scrapping express rail services on the Hurstbridge line, greatly increasing commute time and reducing service quality for the residents of the City of Banyule and the Shire of Nillumbik.

Leave refused.

Bridget VALLENCE (Evelyn) (09:44): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Laverton for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while abandoning the Sunshine station master plan and neglecting vital transport infrastructure and the needs of this rapidly growing community.

Leave refused.

Bridget VALLENCE: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Monbulk for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion rail loop while abandoning the hardworking ambulance paramedics, who want to provide emergency response in the Dandenong Ranges but instead are sitting ramped at hospitals.

Leave refused.

Jess WILSON (Kew) (09:45): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Niddrie for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while stalling the new Keilor East airport rail station, giving 150,000 people in Moonee Valley no trains, longer commutes and less time at home.

Leave refused.

Brad BATTIN (Berwick) (09:45): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Cranbourne for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving Rangebank Primary School unfunded, blatantly disregarding the educational needs of local children.

Leave refused.

Brad BATTIN: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Narre Warren South for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while cutting the Growing Suburbs Fund, leaving rapidly growing communities like Narre Warren South without much-needed investment.

Leave refused.

Cindy McLEISH (Eildon) (09:46): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Yan Yean for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving stage 2 of the Yan Yean Road upgrade unfunded, shamelessly depriving commuters of the infrastructure they need.

Leave refused.

Sam GROTH (Nepean) (09:46):

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Dandenong for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving the Dandenong Hospital upgrade underfunded, callously ignoring the urgent health needs of the community.

Leave refused.

Sam Groth: On a point of order, Speaker, did you just say no before asking for leave? Can I just seek clarity there?

The SPEAKER: No, I asked if leave was granted, and it was denied.

Sam GROTH: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Werribee for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while refusing to contribute the funds for the next stage of the Chirnside Park oval upgrade, ignoring the community’s needs and neglecting local sports infrastructure.

Leave refused.

Chris CREWTHER (Mornington) (09:47): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Frankston, who I hope is listening, for putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving school upgrades like Mount Erin College and Mount Eliza Secondary College unfunded, shamelessly neglecting the future of local students.

Leave refused.

Wayne FARNHAM (Narracan) (09:48): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Pakenham for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while delaying the Pakenham community hospital, abandoning the urgent healthcare needs of the Pakenham community’s rapidly growing population, and also for the delay in delivering the West Gippsland Hospital as promised in the 2022 election.

Leave refused.

Nicole WERNER (Warrandyte) (09:48): I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Box Hill, who I note is not in the chamber, for recklessly putting all their eggs in one basket with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop while leaving Orchard Grove Primary School unfunded, abandoning local students and their future.

Leave refused.

Nicole WERNER: I move, by leave:

That this house condemns the Premier and the member for Glen Waverley, who I also note is not in the chamber, for recklessly pushing ahead with the $216 billion Suburban Rail Loop without confirmed details on new taxes they plan to impose on Glen Waverley locals through so-called value capture, leaving the community in the dark and facing massive cost blowouts.

Leave refused.