Parliamentary integrity
Ms STALEY (Ripon) (09:46): Yes, Minister, Victorians have a right to know. An Andrews Labor government minister has told the media that Victorians have a right to know when it comes to questions of integrity in politics. Minister Pearson is absolutely right: Victorians have a right to know what Daniel Andrews and his government have actually done. Victorians have a right to know why the Premier and his Labor MPs refused to cooperate with Victoria Police over the red shirts rorts investigation despite the Premier saying, ‘Everyone should cooperate and everybody will’. Victorians have a right to know how many Victorians are waiting in pain on vital surgery waiting lists. Victorians have a right to know the Premier’s secret dealings with United Firefighters Union boss, Peter Marshall, over alleged firefighter pay deals. Victorians have a right to know why the Premier dismantled the CFA to satisfy union demands. Victorians have a right to know what the Premier promised John Woodman for his sponsorship of the Premier’s golf cup. Victorians have a right to know why the Premier will not admit that he has cut $2 billion from this year’s health budget. Victorians have a right to know why the Premier is refusing to repay more than $1.3 million in funds misappropriated from taxpayers, as confirmed by Operation Watts. And Victorians have a right to know why the Premier continues to accept political donations from the CFMEU, collecting more than $3 million.
The SPEAKER: Order! I remind members to call members by their correct titles.