Incentivise affordable housing in the South-East
While council-owned land can be rezoned for social and affordable housing development, the state government absorbs a significant portion of funds through the application of windfall gains tax.
Mandatory polystyrene recycling: Keep it off our beaches!
Rachel asked if the government would consider a mandatory take-back scheme for expanded polystyrene packaging, after data revealed an alarming amount of polystyrene found on beaches in Victoria’s south-east.
Cardinia residents can’t get to TAFE
As Cardinia residents lack accessible TAFE options, Rachel asked if the government would commit to establishing a TAFE location within Cardinia Shire. Given the government’s focus on free TAFE with the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Free TAFE Guarantee) Bill 2026, campus accessibility must be considered.
South Eastern councils need state support for affordable housing
Rachel asked if the government would consider windfall gains tax exemptions for councils for the purpose of meeting community social and affordable housing needs.
Sustainable funding for Knox library
On behalf of a constituent in her electorate, Rachel called for sustainable funding for valuable local community service, Knox Library (Ngarrgoo).
Public housing safety in the south-east
Rachel asked how the government is ensuring effective responses to address repeated violent and threatening behaviour towards neighbours, in public housing settings in the south-east.
Kingswood redevelopment: Building homes on a floodplain
Rachel asked the Minister for Planning about the proposed redevelopment of the former Kingswood golf course site in Dingley Village.
Community calls for Cranbourne train line extension
Rachel asked the government if they would ensure funding for the long-overdue Cranbourne train line extension.
Bus shelter for Chelsea
On behalf of a constituent, Rachel raised the need for a new bus shelter in Chelsea, to provide weather protection for local commuters.
Data needed to justify landfill buffer reduction
Rachel asked a question on behalf of a Cranbourne constituent. Rachel’s constituent raised concerns over the proposed redevelopment of the golf course into more than 1,000 new homes, due to its proximity to an active landfill and proposed waste transfer station site.