Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Responses

Vicki WARD (Eltham – Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality) (19:22): The member for Bulleen had an adjournment matter for the Minister for Education to raise with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools the opportunities that could arise from the unoccupied land they own, which is adjacent to Serpell Primary School, and how it could benefit the primary school. The member for Broadmeadows sought for the Minister for Public and Active Transport to fund additional bus services in the electorate of Broadmeadows. The member for Morwell has asked the Minister for Police for a review of protective services officers in Victoria, particularly for the Latrobe Valley. The member for Point Cook had an adjournment matter for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, seeking to receive a petition that the member has generated regarding Newland Street exit improvements. The member for Caulfield sought for the Minister for Police to appropriate funding for 1100 officers.

The member for Cranbourne asked the Minister for Local Government to give an update on how the government is supporting the Casey LGA to be an inclusive community. I know the member values very highly and really appreciates that work on inclusivity. The member for Melbourne sought for the Premier to create a new police ombudsman so that police are not investigating themselves. The member for Wendouree had a matter for the Minister for Public and Active Transport, inviting her to come to Wendouree to see how bus services could be reformed and improved in her community. The member for Shepparton had a matter for the Minister for Regional Development, inviting her to a meeting with the member and local government regarding the closure of Bega in her community and the effects of that. The member for Bellarine had an adjournment matter for the Minister for Ports and Freight, inviting the minister to St Leonards to come and see and discuss plans for the St Leonards Pier and precinct redevelopment project. I will pass them all on to the relevant ministers.

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

House adjourned 7:24 pm.