Melbourne is growing quickly. Between 2011 and 2031, its population is expected to grow by 1,700 people a week and the state’s freight carrying task is expected to nearly double in the same period. We must invest now to provide the infrastructure to meet this projected growth or risk traffic congestion damaging the economy and reducing our capacity to create jobs.
in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights