Thursday, 20 June 2024

Responses

Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (17:29): The member for Murray Plains raised an action for the attention of the Minister for Police, and the action he seeks is that the minister work to resolve an issue of community safety in Echuca. The member for Albert Park raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education, and the action she seeks is that the minister visit Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School with her. The member for Evelyn raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that she seeks is a duplication of Mooroolbark Road. The member for Ashwood raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education, and the action that he sought is that the minister join him at Syndal South Primary School for its grand opening. The member for Caulfield raised a matter for the attention of the Premier, and the action the member sought is that the Premier work to establish a bipartisan committee to combat antisemitism. The member for Laverton raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the other place, and the action that the member sought is an update on work that is underway to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia in the state.

The member for South-West Coast raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Environment, and the action she seeks is that Ralph’s footbridge on the iconic Great South West Walk be fixed as soon as possible. The member for Pascoe Vale raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Local Government, and the action that he seeks is that he be advised on what mechanisms and avenues are available to the local residents of Pascoe Vale, Coburg and Brunswick West to ensure that Merri-bek city councillors are doing their job and making decisions in the best interests of his local community. The member for Kew raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action she sought is that a representative from VicRoads meet with members of her community about their concerns. The member for Northcote raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action that she seeks is that she have a briefing from the department regarding train frequency servicing the needs of her local community.

The SPEAKER: Could I just take a quick moment to thank our clerks, attendants and parliamentary staff for their work and support. I hope they enjoy some time away from members of Parliament. The house is now adjourned.

House adjourned 5:32 pm.