Wednesday, 20 March 2019

 Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Planning) (19:19): The member for Polwarth raised a matter for the Minister for Road Safety and the TAC seeking advocacy for an overtaking lane on the Forrest-Apollo Bay Road as an alternative to the Great Ocean Road, and I will make sure the minister is aware of that matter.

The member for Bentleigh raised a matter for the Minister for Public Transport, inviting the minister to visit the electorate and take the opportunity to ride on a new bus route, the 627, which is obviously making a significant difference in his area.

The member for Ovens Valley raised an important matter for the Minister for Child Protection in relation to the really important work that kinship carers do and asking whether the minister is able to make some time to visit kinship carers either in Yarrawonga or perhaps here in Melbourne, and I will make sure that the minister is made aware of that invitation.

The member for Eltham raised a matter for the Minister for Roads in relation to two significant road projects. She is seeking an update on the planning and implementation of those projects. I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for South-West Coast raised a matter for the Minister for Education relating to the Warrnambool Special Developmental School and seeking clarification of whether play equipment is in fact part of the broader upgrade of that facility. I will make sure that that matter is clarified and I will pass that on to the minister.

The member for Yuroke raised a matter for the Minister for Youth seeking the opportunity for her to have an update about the member’s 2019 youth advisory council and an opportunity to meet locally. I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for Melbourne raised a matter for the Premier seeking an update on the forest industry transition plan, and I will make sure that matter is brought to the attention of the Premier.

The member for Essendon raised a matter for the Minister for Fishing and Boating seeking a meeting between the minister and the Essendon Anglers Club, who are seeking support for the construction of berthing facilities at the Essendon angling club. I can assure the member for Essendon that my hope over the Easter break is that my sons and I will be taking a trip up the Maribyrnong River in our boat, and we will give that a very close inspection over the Easter break.

The member for Forest Hill raised a matter for the Minister for Roads seeking funding for the school crossing in Stevens Road, Vermont, and I will make sure that request is provided to the Minister for Roads.

Finally, the member for Mount Waverley raised a matter for the Minister for Public Transport asking the minister to visit Glen Waverley railway station where he seeks the opportunity to point out to the minister some important improvements that may need to be made at Glen Waverley station. That is it for tonight, Deputy Speaker.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The house now stands adjourned until tomorrow.

House adjourned 7.22 p.m.