Men’s sheds
Ms HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (10:02): I am very pleased to announce that the Victorian men’s shed parliamentary friendship group has been formally established, and I am proud to be co-convenor of the group together with the member for Brunswick. Sadly, the Liberal-National parties have declined to participate and boycotted attendance at the inaugural meeting for reasons unknown. As with all parliamentary friendship groups, the men’s shed group is apolitical and open to all members of Parliament. It is hoped that members of the Liberal-National parties will have a change of heart at some time and join the group. I look forward to hosting the men’s shed Victorian committee at Parliament soon to discuss events, activities and ideas to further promote men’s sheds and the fantastic work they do.