Wednesday, 18 October 2023

 Ros SPENCE (Kalkallo – Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Community Sport, Minister for Carers and Volunteers) (19:24): The member for Nepean raised a matter for the Premier, and the action being sought was for the Premier to follow up and deliver on issues on the Mornington Peninsula.

The member for Pakenham raised a matter for the Minister for Environment. The action being sought was for the minister to join the member on a visit to the Cardinia Environment Coalition at Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham and meet with local volunteers.

The member for Gippsland South raised a matter for the Minister for Environment. The action being sought was for the minister to visit Loch Sport following the recent fire and in the lead-up to the fire season to consider issues relevant to the protection of the town, including firebreaks and fuel reduction burns.

The member for Yan Yean raised a matter for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. The action being sought was for the minister to visit the member’s electorate and inspect progress made on delivering the Bridge Inn Road upgrade, which will create faster and safer travel for road users.

The member for Warrandyte raised a matter for the Minister for Education, and the action being sought was for the minister to issue a time line for works at Heatherwood School.

The member for Glen Waverley raised a matter for the Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, and the action being sought was for the minister to visit the Glen Waverley electorate to see the works that are currently underway on the Suburban Rail Loop.

The member for Mildura raised a matter for the Minister for Education. The action being sought was for the minister to visit the electorate of Mildura as a matter of urgency and meet with the parents and citizens at the Mildura West Primary School and to see the facilities and visit the Clontarf Academy whilst in the area to hear about their successes.

The member for Tarneit raised a matter for the Minister for Education. The action being sought was for the minister to join the member at a round table with principals of local schools in the Tarneit electorate.

The member for Melbourne raised a matter for the Minister for Housing. The action being sought was for the minister and Homes Victoria to visit Kensington and talk to residents.

The member for Narre Warren South raised a matter for the Minister for Creative Industries. The action being sought was for the minister to join with the member and visit creatives in his electorate to hear about how funding will provide support for creative arts and benefit creatives.

I will refer all matters to the appropriate ministers.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you, Minister. So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye. The house now stands adjourned until tomorrow morning.

House adjourned 7:27 pm.