Wednesday, 5 March 2025

 Vicki WARD (Eltham – Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality) (19:21): The member for Caulfield sought for the Minister for Police to come to his electorate and listen to small business owners regarding the effects of crime in his community. The member for Greenvale called on the Minister for Public and Active Transport to meet with him regarding new bus route 543. The member for Shepparton asked the Minister for Transport Infrastructure to visit the Shepparton train station and understand the community’s needs regarding parking. The member for Bass called on the Minister for Energy and Resources, and the action that she sought was for the Earth Resources Regulator to meet with the Bass Coast Council.

The member for Evelyn had an ask for the Minister for Education. The action that she sought was that he fund a new STEM building for Wandin North Primary School in this year’s state budget. The member for Thomastown had an ask for the Minister for Community Sport, seeking that the minister visit the Lalor United Sloga Football Club to see their new infrastructure and discuss how to recruit more female players. The member for Ringwood had an ask for the Minister for Health Infrastructure, and the action that he sought was for her to give him an update regarding the Maroondah Hospital redevelopment.

The member for Wendouree had an action for the Minister for Education, asking him to come to visit and open the new classrooms at Mount Rowan Secondary College. The member for Brighton had an ask for the Premier, and the action he sought was for her to step in and ensure the viability of kindergartens in his community. The member for Pascoe Vale had an action for the Minister for Mental Health. He sought an update on the supports for workers in the health and community sector.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: The house stands adjourned until tomorrow.

House adjourned 7:23 pm.