Josh Burns (Macnamara, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Oh, they're going to be late. Well, we won't hold our breath. Maybe I'll scratch that from Hansard! But eventually that change will actually have an effect on the air quality from the fuel as well—one that will be welcomed by residents. I also want to acknowledge the Port of Melbourne, which has been very good about communicating, liaising and speaking with me and residents about ways that they can make sure that the air quality is monitored.

Finally, the last point I want to make is that air quality is a crucial aspect for many residents. Given it is under the federal government's jurisdiction to legislate for the sulphur content on ships, it would be very helpful if the federal government also assisted in monitoring air quality around these areas to ensure that residents who are living in close proximity aren't exposed to these sorts of high rates of sulphur and other chemicals. But overall this is an important reform that will be welcomed by those in coastal electorates such as Macnamara, and I again want to thank all of those from the Beacon Cove residents association who have worked with me over many meetings and who have hosted me in their homes very graciously to work on behalf of other residents to improve air quality on our iconic Station Pier. I think that this is a good step, and we will keep the work up and keep working with the government on this reform.

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