Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Responses

Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (19:23): The honourable member for Bulleen raised a matter for the Attorney-General regarding justices of the peace in Manningham and a desire to see at least 10 additional JPs appointed in these communities to provide support and reduce the stress and work burden on the existing JPs in his local government area of Manningham. I will be sure to pass that on to the Attorney. The member for Mordialloc raised a matter for the Minister for Health, seeking an update on the next steps for the women’s pain inquiry. The member for Euroa raised a matter for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence in relation to victim access to priority housing without having to sell assets to qualify, and I will be sure to pass that on. The member for Bellarine raised a matter for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure regarding actions on an update to see what the latest news is with regard to the completion of that investment in the duplication between South Geelong and Waurn Ponds and how those benefits will play out in the Bellarine across her electorate.

The honourable member for Croydon raised a matter for the Minister for Housing, seeking greater work with the Commonwealth, community housing providers and rental associations with the national rental affordability scheme properties for affordable and social housing in his electorate for those in need. The member for Footscray raised a matter for the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation in relation to the conduct of the Courthouse Hotel and serious concerns about antisocial behaviour and other regulatory matters. I look forward to joining the member for Footscray in her electorate with Victoria Police members next week. I look forward to looking further into some of the matters that relate to liquor licensing and the engagement police have with the Courthouse Hotel beyond just the concerns that have been raised with the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation. The member for South-West Coast raised a matter for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, seeking support for appropriate amenities to be provided, particularly around toilet facilities, for those who endure the 4-hour coach trip between Warrnambool and Melbourne, particularly during rail line works, and making sure there are appropriate facilities for commuters.

The member for Clarinda raised a matter for the Minister for Education, who is going to be quite busy following up a number of adjournment items, seeking a visit to St Andrew’s Primary School in Clayton South. He secured funding for his electorate and for St Andrew’s Primary School in relation to the $243 million contributions that the government is making towards Catholic schools and capital works programs. St Andrew’s Primary School will be winners there. The member for Warrandyte raised a matter for the Minister for Education with regard to Montessori kindergarten funding and making that a priority in her electorate. The member for Kororoit raised a matter for the Minister for Education, seeking an update on investments in the Education State here in Victoria, particularly around Albanvale Primary School. I will be sure to pass on all those matters to the responsible ministers.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The house stands adjourned until tomorrow morning.

House adjourned 7:27 pm.