Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Responses

Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Suburban Development) (19:26): The member for Polwarth raised a matter for the Minister for Housing, and the action being sought was that the minister fully fund public housing services across Victoria. I am very disappointed that the member has not been able to stay in the house to hear that. The member for Preston raised a matter for the Minister for Education, and the action being sought was for the minister to join the member to visit Reservoir High and attend the opening of the soon-to-be completely refurbished manual arts building and hopefully enjoy some tasty treats made by the students, proudly representing 65 countries of birth.

The member for Mildura raised a matter for the Premier, and the action being sought was that the Premier deliver on the promise to deliver a long day care childcare centre in the Charlton community. The member for Monbulk raised a matter for the Minister for Child Protection and Family Services and Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers in her family services capacity, and the action being sought was that the minister meet with local services and thank them for their really invaluable services to that community and outline some of the really terrific work that those volunteers are doing in that community. We all thank them for that great work.

The member for South-West Coast raised a matter for the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, and the action being sought was that the minister release the details of the lease of the Portland to Maroona rail line between the Australian Rail Track Corporation and the state of Victoria. The member for Kororoit raised a matter for the Minister for Youth. The action being sought was that the minister join the member and visit Deer Park Scouts to discuss the commitment to upgrade the hall and thank the Scouts for all that they do in that community.

The member for Kew raised a matter for the Treasurer seeking a reversal of the plans to tax independent schools. The member for Glen Waverley raised a matter for the Minister for Climate Action, and the action being sought was for the minister to join the member and visit his electorate to see the activity being undertaken by his community to alleviate climate change, including through the Solar Homes program.

The member for Euroa raised a matter for the Minister for Early Childhood and Pre-Prep, and the action being sought was that Avenel be included in the state government’s 50 new early learning centres commitment. The member for Bass raised a matter for the Minister for Environment. The action being sought was that the minister provide an update on the progress of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine cafe lease and the underground tours. I will refer all of those matters to the appropriate ministers for action.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you, Minister. The house stands adjourned until tomorrow.

House adjourned 7:29 pm.