Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:17:49): I direct my adjournment matter to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the action that I seek is for her to provide me with a detailed update of the status of the Ballarat line upgrade and the benefits it will provide for the people of Ballarat, Wendouree and the communities to our west.

Coaches are currently replacing trains between Southern Cross station, Ballarat and Wendouree until Sunday. I wish to take this opportunity to thank passengers for their patience during this period. We understand that the disruption does cause an inconvenience.

I would also like to thank V/Line staff and the drivers of the replacement coaches, as well as the team at Regional Rail Revival and everyone who is working hard on the Ballarat line upgrade to improve Ballarat train services.

I look forward to the minister’s response and to letting my community know how the Andrews Labor government is delivering for Ballarat.

Read the Minister’s response here – or for more of my contributions in Parliament, click here.