Wednesday, 21 September 2022

 Ms BLANDTHORN (Pascoe Vale—Leader of the House, Minister for Planning) (19:46): I am known in my family for being tone deaf, so I will not try and compete with that.

Mr Riordan: You’re not going to sing a response?

Ms BLANDTHORN: No, I am definitely not going to sing a response, member for Polwarth.

The member for Gembrook raised a matter for the Minister for Emergency Services regarding a Cockatoo resident involved in emergency services who sustained an injury and a question over his insurance claim, and I will refer that matter to the relevant minister.

The member for St Albans raised a matter for the Minister for Mental Health. In particular she would like the Minister for Mental Health to join her on a visit to the construction site of the mental health beds expansion at the Sunshine Hospital, and I know the member for St Albans has been a great advocate for this project. I am sure we all send our very best wishes to the Minister for Mental Health on the journey ahead of her over the next few weeks in relation to the arrival of her own new little one, but I am sure she would be more than happy to attempt to accommodate that.

The member for Ovens Valley raised a matter for the Minister for Water in relation to guaranteeing the checking of levee banks and whether or not they will be tested this year, and I will refer that matter to the Minister for Water.

The member for Wendouree raised a matter for the Treasurer. In particular she was concerned for an update on the levels of investment in Ballarat between the years 2018 and 2022 and whether investment has gone into building community capacity and jobs in her community, and I will refer that matter to the Treasurer.

The member for Eildon raised a matter for the Minister for Community Sport in relation to funding for the Yea Football Netball Club, and I will refer that to the relevant minister.

The member for Nepean raised a matter for the Minister for Public Transport. In particular he was after an update on the usage of buses 788, 887 and 781 and the FlexiRide services across his local area—buses he knows well because he has used them himself.

The member for Melbourne raised a matter for the Minister for Housing regarding Cohealth and in relation in particular to funding for services and programs and the level of funding, and I will refer that to the minister.

The member for Tarneit raised a matter for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, and in particular she would like the minister to open the new Orange Door network in Wyndham and to see firsthand the important work of the services that will be part of the Orange Door network.

The member for Polwarth raised a matter for the Minister for Regional Development, in particular in relation to Port Campbell, Corangamite shire and some land acquisition issues. I know from my own portfolio the Twelve Apostles precinct redevelopment project is a joint Victorian and Commonwealth government commitment that will deliver a world-class visitor experience and infrastructure. I know from the member for Polwarth’s interest in these issues during our estimates hearings over the past term the infrastructure around tourism on the Shipwreck Coast is something of significance and importance to his community, and I will be sure to pass his concerns on. My understanding is that Development Victoria is commencing the acquisition process for an interest in the property on the Great Ocean Road due to this project delivering significant community benefits.

The member for Burwood raised a matter for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure particularly in relation to the benefits of the level crossing removals in Ringwood. I note that this is something that I think all of us on this side of the house are particularly proud of, and I will look forward to passing that matter on to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure so she can provide an update on those projects to those that you are advocating for in this house.

The SPEAKER: The house is now adjourned.

House adjourned 7.51 pm.