Thursday, 16 November 2023

Responses

Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (17:33): The member for Croydon raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Ports and Freight, and the action he sought was that the minister intervene in an industrial dispute at the DP World negotiations with the Maritime Union of Australia branch of the CFMMEU.

The member for Ashwood raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Housing, and the action that he sought was that the minister join him on a visit to his electorate to public housing estates and social and affordable homes. I am sure the Minister for Housing will look forward to that.

The member for Morwell raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that he sought was the installation of traffic lights in Traralgon.

The member for Albert Park raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Creative Industries, and the action she sought was that the minister join her at the NGV Triennial later this year, in particular to see the artwork of Maurizio Cattelan, who is a world-renowned artist, and in particular his duct-taped banana installation.

The member for Brighton raised a matter for the attention of the Premier regarding the opening of a police station in Brighton.

The member for Pascoe Vale raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Community Sport, and the action he sought was for the minister to provide him with an update on what the government requires from the state sporting associations to show that they are committed to increasing participation, equity, diversity and inclusiveness in their grassroots clubs.

The member for Melbourne raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, and specifically the member sought clarification on the future of both VicForests and community forests.

The member for Northcote raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the action that she sought was an update on the work that our government is doing to combat racism and to promote social cohesion in her community.

The member for Warrandyte directed her matter to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that she sought was that the minister publicly release advice from the Department of Transport and Planning in relation to the Five Ways intersection in Warrandyte.

The member for Preston raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Housing, and like the member for Ashwood he sought that the minister join him to visit one of his public housing estates – Strathmerton, I believe – and also, while she is in the Preston electorate, that she take the opportunity to visit the Reservoir Neighbourhood House.

The SPEAKER: The house now stands adjourned.

House adjourned 5:37 pm.