Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Laverton electorate

Sarah CONNOLLY (Laverton) (14:49): (1013) My question is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. As the minister knows, last week was huge not only for folks in Melbourne’s west but for all Victorians. We are getting on and delivering Melbourne Airport rail thanks to federal and state Labor governments, and this is the best bit – the second stage of this hallmark project is set to begin in Sunshine, transforming her station into a super-hub. Sunshine is where it is at, folks, because we have been waiting on this announcement to further develop Sunshine as a precinct, with $143 million set aside for the Sunshine precinct master plan announced back in 2022. There is no doubt about it, Labor is building MAR, and it will be absolutely life changing, particularly for westies travelling by rail. With work starting at Sunshine station, we are now ready to get a move on with rebuilding Albion station. More than a lick of paint, the station will be rebuilt from the ground up and be the station that locals have waited decades for and one that they can feel for proud of. We are creating a super-hub in Sunshine, delivering jobs and business opportunities and transforming Sunshine and the surrounding areas.

The SPEAKER: The member did not ask a question.