Thursday, 30 November 2023

 Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (18:29): The member for Caulfield raised a matter for the attention of the Premier, and the action that he seeks is that the Premier introduce expanded move-on laws.

The member for Point Cook raised a matter for the attention of the Attorney-General in the other place, and the action he sought is that the Attorney-General join him to visit the fantastic Wyndham law courts development.

The member for Murray Plains raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action sought by the member is a full review of the Swan Hill train service.

The member for Bentleigh raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Women, and the action that he sought was that the minister make representations to Volleyball Victoria regarding their policies that on the face of it would seem to stop women performing at the highest level.

The member for Brighton raised a matter for the attention of the Premier which actually should probably have been directed to the Treasurer, who has responsibility for payroll tax, and the action that he seeks is that the Premier review the way payroll tax is administered in this state to medical practitioners. But I might note that there has been no change to the way in which that payroll tax has been administered, and indeed it is the same payroll tax that the previous Liberal–National government also administered to medical practitioners.

The member for Glen Waverley raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Housing, and the action that the member seeks is that the minister join him for a visit to a Vermont South housing project. I thought it was great in the 16 days of activism to hear about this housing project that is going to change lives and provide necessary support for women and children escaping family violence.

The member for Richmond raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Creative Industries, and the action that she seeks is that the minister implement a living wage for artists.

The member for Albert Park raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education. The action sought is that the minister join the member at Port Melbourne Primary School.

The member for Narracan raised a matter for the attention of the Premier, and the action he seeks is immediate action to support timber workers in his electorate.

The member for Preston raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education, and he seeks that the minister join him at the fabulous Reservoir Views Primary School. I am sure he will look forward to that.

Thank you very much, Speaker – all the best to you. Happy Christmas, everyone.

The SPEAKER: Thank you, Leader of the House. Can I also thank the Manager of Opposition Business for his work in the chamber. The house now stands adjourned.

House adjourned 6:33 pm.