Thursday, 28 November 2024

 Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Health Infrastructure, Minister for Ambulance Services) (17:45): The member for Caulfield, who I note is no longer in the chamber, raised a matter for the attention of the Premier. The member for Footscray raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education, and that is that she receive an update on the government’s work at Footscray West Primary School. The member for Footscray had the courtesy of advising me that she had to attend an event. The member for Gippsland East raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action that he sought is that she respond to motions that have been passed by CFA groups in his electorate.

The member for Laverton raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Education, and the action that she seeks is an update on the Allan Labor government’s commitment to building a tech school at Victoria University at Sunshine. The member noted that whilst it is not in her electorate it is obviously a facility that will deliver great benefits to her community. The member for Berwick raised a matter for the attention of the Treasurer, and the action he seeks is that the Treasurer respond to his constituent Mr White. The member for Pascoe Vale raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action that he seeks is that his community be provided with an update on investments and future plans to upgrade the Upfield and Craigieburn rail corridors. The member for Brunswick raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Energy and Resources, and the action that he sought is that the minister invest in electric vehicle infrastructure to encourage more EVs in the community.

The member for Albert Park also raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Energy and Resources, and she is seeking a visit for the minister to join her to see how the Allan Labor government’s program to support solar panels on apartment buildings is delivering real results in her community. The member for Kew raised a matter for the attention of the Premier. The action she sought is that the Premier meet and consult with local communities in relation to matters concerning planning. The member for Broadmeadows raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Creative Industries, and the action that she sought is that the minister join her at Musicland in Fawkner in order to see firsthand and hear about the way in which Musicland is contributing to our state’s brilliant live music culture.

Speaker, can I take this opportunity as Leader of the House to also endorse all the sentiments that you expressed in wishing the staff of the Parliament the very best for Christmas, the new year and the festive season, and can I take this opportunity to thank you and wish you the very best for Christmas and the new year – a well-deserved break. I could go on, Speaker, but I note that you and I are both due at an event in 10 minutes, so perhaps I will call it a day and wish everyone in this place a merry Christmas.

The SPEAKER: Thank you, Minister. Thank you, members. The house now stands adjourned.

House adjourned 5:50 pm.