Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Questions without notice and ministers statements
Electric vehicle tax
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Commencement
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Bills
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Crimes Amendment (Non-fatal Strangulation) Bill 2023
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Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Salute Prohibition) Bill 2023
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Middle East conflict
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Electrify Boroondara
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Anti-vilification legislation
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Middle East conflict
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Report on the 2023–24 Budget Estimates
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Appointment of the Parliamentary Budget Officer
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Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
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Report on the 2023–24 Budget Estimates
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Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
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Report on the 2023–24 Budget Estimates
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Public Accounts and Estimates Committee
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Report on the 2023–24 Budget Estimates
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Bills
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Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
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Early Childhood Legislation Amendment (Premises Approval in Principle) Bill 2023
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Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2023
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Statement of compatibility
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Second reading
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Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
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Parenting support services
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Questions without notice and ministers statements
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Government performance
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Ministers statements: housing supply
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Commonwealth Games
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Ministers statements: healthcare workforce
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Electric vehicle tax
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Ministers statements: Ethical Clothing Australia
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Public housing
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Schools payroll tax
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Select Committee on the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid
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Adjournment
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Nepean electorate funding
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Cardinia Environment Coalition
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Loch Sport bushfire preparedness
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Bridge Inn Road upgrade
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Heatherwood School
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Suburban Rail Loop
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Mildura electorate schools
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Tarneit electorate schools
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Public housing
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Emerging Artists Creative Hub
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Responses
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Electric vehicle tax
John PESUTTO (Hawthorn – Leader of the Opposition) (14:17): My question is to the Premier. Today the High Court told the government that its electric vehicle tax is unlawful. Industry and commentators worldwide criticised the government for its electric vehicle tax, with the Electric Vehicle Council describing it as the world’s worst electric vehicle tax policy. How much will the government have to refund, including interest, to Victorians who were unlawfully slugged this tax?
Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:18): I know the Treasurer was really looking forward to answering this, but that is okay, I do not mind answering it for the Leader of the Opposition. As the Leader of the Opposition has said in his question, there was a High Court decision that was only handed down a few hours ago. We are obviously disappointed with the outcome, but we will take the time to properly consider the judgement. The information the Leader of the Opposition is seeking does require some time for the Treasurer to seek some further advice, and we will wait for that further advice.
John PESUTTO (Hawthorn – Leader of the Opposition) (14:18): How much will Victorian taxpayers have to pay for the government’s legal fees and the applicant’s costs and damages?
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Order! The member for South Barwon can leave the chamber for 1 hour. Enjoy your coffee and cake.
Member for South Barwon withdrew from chamber.
Jacinta ALLAN (Bendigo East – Premier) (14:19): I thought the Leader of the Opposition might have realised from yesterday that asking about matters to do with the engagement of lawyers might be dangerous territory for the Leader of the Opposition.
Cindy McLeish: On a point of order, Speaker, we saw yesterday the Premier continuing to debate questions, and I ask you to bring her back directly to the question so that she does not get into unparliamentary debate during question time.
Members interjecting.
The SPEAKER: Order! I ask the Premier to come back to the question.
Jacinta ALLAN: I refer to my previous answer. We are getting some further advice, and the Treasurer will diligently collect that further advice. As I said, the decision was only handed down a few hours ago, and we will get further advice on the matter.