Monday 21 October 2024
In a week where housing is dominating headlines, some much needed balance is required.
I am talking about balanced growth in housing – throughout the state.
It is incredible to think the Allan Labor Government has decided to cram 50 per cent of Victoria’s population growth into three Melbourne city councils – Stonnington, Bayside and Boroondara.
Regional Victoria was ignored in this plan of super-high-rise buildings and it reminded me of a very apt saying.
We should have a state of cities, not a city state.
We need balance, and we need affordable housing spread statewide – not in established areas where the entry point will be too expensive for everyday families.
The Allan Labor Government is falling hopelessly short in its promise to build 80,000 homes a year and is desperately clutching to spin.
It comes as the money pit that is the Suburban Rail Loop lives on.
We need to free up the planning process – removing red, green and cultural tape – and get on with building homes across the state, well beyond the metro rail lines.
Leader of The Nationals
Peter Walsh MP