Wednesday, 14 August 2024

 Colin BROOKS (Bundoora – Minister for Development Victoria, Minister for Precincts, Minister for Creative Industries) (19:20): The member for Bulleen raised a matter for the Minister for Public and Active Transport in relation to improving express services on the Hurstbridge line. The member for Lara raised a matter for the Minister for Environment, asking that he visit the Mount Rothwell sanctuary for endangered animals, and I am sure that the minister will be keen to visit. The member for Ovens Valley raised a matter for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, seeking that the minister undertake safety works at the exit ramp from the Hume Highway where it meets the Glenrowan Road in Wangaratta. The member for Bass raised a matter for the Minister for Government Services, seeking an update on telecommunications permits in her electorate.

The member for Croydon raised a matter for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety around fixing potholes and improving centre median strips in the Croydon electorate. The member for Mordialloc raised a matter for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, seeking an update on that incredible upgrade of the Frankston line, making it level crossing free. The member for Glen Waverley raised a matter for the Minister for Environment, seeking that they join him for a sod turn at the ngarrak nakorang wilam park. The member for Evelyn raised a matter for the Minister for Emergency Services to provide funding for a new pumper at the Montrose fire brigade. The member for Bentleigh raised a matter for the Treasurer, seeking that the Treasurer considers the findings of his parliamentary intern’s report on the international student market, and we will make sure that matter is referred.

Deputy Speaker, I will ask that you consider the matter raised by the member for Richmond. The issues contained in that adjournment item were varied. They would usually be considered as separate items rather than combined under one broad topic. I think if that adjournment, despite the fact that the member may have concerns in those areas which she wishes to raise, is allowed to stand it would set a precedent for people to come in and, under a broad topic, bundle up a whole range of issues. I think that would make the adjournment debate quite different to the way we have always seen it. I raise that as a point of order for you, Deputy Speaker, to take under consideration either now or in a future ruling.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: On the point of order, there was an action that related to the items you suggested. I think we can review the transcript and report back. The house stands adjourned until tomorrow morning.

House adjourned 7:24 pm.