Thursday, 20 February 2025

 Sarah CONNOLLY (Laverton) (14:59): (1009) My question is for the Minister for Consumer Affairs. Last month our government announced that we would be tackling fuel prices at the pump by limiting how service stations raise their prices. Under this new policy, petrol stations will be banned from increasing the price of petrol under 24 hours. More importantly, they will be required to publicly report changes in prices the day before, which we can check on our phones through the Service Victoria app to make the best choice on where we need to go nearby. This policy will help folks save money at the bowser because they will know in advance what the price will be at the servo, which will not be able to increase it for a whole day. This policy is not a silver bullet in tackling the cost of petrol, but it will mean that people, including in my electorate, will be able to see what the petrol is going to cost the next day and make a decision on where to fill up in advance. My question for the minister is this: how will these changes work to benefit commuters and drivers in my electorate of Laverton?

Will Fowles: On a point of order, Speaker, I asked a question on notice last year to the Minister for Consumer Affairs. It was question 1829, and I would ask that you please write to the minister and give her a nudge along.

Bridget Vallence: On a point of order, Speaker, I also have a number of questions unanswered which I would ask you to follow up, please. There are 15 questions to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs: adjournment 833 and questions on notice 1621–3, 1763, 1897–9 and 1931–7. And there are two outstanding questions to the Minister for Water, constituency question 942 and question on notice 1930. I would appreciate you following those up with the ministers, please.

The SPEAKER: I ask you to give your list to the clerks.