Member conduct
Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:06): My question is to the Minister for Consumer Affairs. Has the minister received any briefings, recommendations or advice from the Estate Agents Council that could be considered market sensitive?
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Order! The member for South Barwon can leave the chamber for 1 hour.
Member for South Barwon withdrew from chamber.
Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Government Services, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Minister for Consumer Affairs) (14:07): I am not quite sure what the member for Kew is suggesting or alleging. I have always acted appropriately. I have always declared my interests.
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Order! Leader of the Opposition, I am sure you would like the member for Kew to be heard in silence.
Jess WILSON (Kew) (14:07): Minister, how is it appropriate for the minister to be responsible for regulating the real estate industry whilst at the same time receiving an income from various real estate investments across Victoria?
Danny PEARSON (Essendon – Minister for Government Services, Assistant Treasurer, Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC, Minister for Consumer Affairs) (14:08): It is just a ridiculous –
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Leader of the Opposition, I would like to hear the answer.
Danny PEARSON: It is just a ridiculous proposition being put forward by the member for Kew. I have always acted appropriately. I have always disclosed my interests. I mean, this is like saying if you are the Minister for Public Transport, you cannot catch the train. It is just ridiculous.