NORTHERN Victoria had been let down by Labor Government’s response to the 2022 flood inquiry, said MP Gaelle Broad.
She said the response was “woefully inadequate”.
Ms Broad, a member of the committee that conducted the inquiry, heard first-hand the stories of the flood affected residents.
“Their stories were heart-breaking and traumatic and there are still 200 residents in Rochester whose homes are uninhabitable,” Ms Broad said.
“The inquiry was extensive, and we expected the Government to take swift action on the committee’s recommendations.
“Instead, the report reflects further delays, with excuses ranging from further reviews, ‘exploring options’, new plans ‘being developed’, a ‘multifaceted approach’ and ‘assessment of options’. Communities devastated by floods have waited long enough and deserve action.”
Ms Broad said key areas of concern included the government’s failure to commit to repairing and upgrading levee banks, and the fact that the Government won’t pay to retrofit or raise houses in flood-prone areas.