Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Ministers statements: transport infrastructure

Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:06): The Victorian community know that this Labor government they can trust to deliver the projects that Victorians voted for, despite some headwinds from certain members of the community – for example, in Caulfield. We removed level crossings in Caulfield of course in the face of opposition from the local member. Of course the member for Monbulk knows that we removed two level crossings in her community despite opposition from the member for Evelyn.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: The member for Evelyn is warned.

Jacinta ALLAN: Of course the member for Carrum and the member for Mordialloc know that we have removed level crossings on the Frankston line as we have gone about making Frankston level crossing free against the opposition of some. Of course the member for Box Hill knows just how bitterly opposed the removal of those two level crossings in his community were, and now that community has safer, less congested roads as a result of those removals. Then of course the member for Box Hill – speaking of the great member for Box Hill – the member for Ashwood and the member for Glen Waverley all know that we are delivering the project that their community voted for in delivering the Suburban Rail Loop.

But we have had a secret plan revealed today. The zombie project has reared its head up again. The east–west link lives as long as the Leader of the Opposition is in the chair. The east–west link is back. Victorians cannot trust this Liberal opposition with projects.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: Order! Members will not be warned. They will be removed from the chamber without warning.

Members interjecting.

The SPEAKER: Member for Bentleigh, you can leave the chamber for an hour.

Member for Bentleigh withdrew from chamber.