In principle, like most local residents, the Greens support the Regional Rail Link as a good investment. However, it will have a major impact on homes and businesses in Barkly Street, Victoria Street, Albert Street, Short Street and the surrounding parts of middle Footscray.

"I actually support the concept of Regional Rail Link, but this is about treating people with respect," said Greens MLC Colleen Hartland.  "You have to ask yourself why the Minister  wasn't out there knocking on doors months ago, when people were applying for renovation permits and buying these houses - he's supposed to be their local member after all."

Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) -- As my colleague Ms Hartland has outlined, the Greens are supportive of the provisions of the bill in that it fixes some of the anomalies and glitches that occurred in the first Liquor Control Reform Bill.

I am taking the opportunity to speak today about another issue that is associated with this bill, the liquor licensing regime and the regulations therein. It regards the live music issue, of which I am sure members are very aware. They certainly would be aware of the issue, because on 23 February this year 20 000 musicians and music lovers took to the streets of Melbourne and marched up to Parliament House in protest at the liquor licensing conditions that had been applied in a blanket way across hundreds of venues across the state.

Rail: station toilets
Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — My question is for the Minister for Public Transport, Mr Pakula. By my estimation and my examination of the data on the Metlink website, two-thirds of Melbourne’s train stations do not have a toilet available for customers.

Greens MLC Colleen Hartland has rejected all three Westlink road tunnel 'options', saying the money should be spent on public transport, putting freight onto rail, and hospitals and schools.

"Road tunnels don't suck traffic underground and bury it.  It will draw extra new traffic, and has to come out in a freeway or a tollway.  It this case, it comes out in a new road that will divide and pollute our community."