Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Responses

Vicki WARD (Eltham – Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Natural Disaster Recovery, Minister for Equality) (19:23): I thank members for their contributions. We heard from the member for Gippsland South, and his action was for the Minister for Energy and Resources to address the issue of renewable energy use across properties with multiple titles. The member for Bass sought the Minister for Health to come and celebrate her new community hospital and recognise the contribution of local residents, including the community consultative committee. The member for Benambra had an action for the Minister for Children, seeking an explanation for the reduction in support for his community regarding the car allowance. The member for Monbulk directed an action to the Minister for Children to visit the Mount Dandenong Preschool and see firsthand the fantastic work at this preschool.

The member for Evelyn had an action for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety regarding the safety of Leith Road near Montrose Primary School, seeking a review of the safety of roads around this school. The member for Ripon sought the Minister for Education to write in acknowledgement of the exceptional service of the late and renowned educator, Ms Sue Horsley. The member for Richmond had an action matter for the Minister for Health, seeking her advocacy for the ending of the Operation Inglenook by federal agencies. The member for Footscray asked the Minister for Environment to meet with her and the Maribyrnong Action Group and listen to their perspectives on a variety of issues, including road upgrades and the West Gate Tunnel. The member for Warrandyte sought the Minister for Public and Active Transport to look at how public transport can be improved in her community. The member for Pascoe Vale’s adjournment matter was for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety to provide an update on the government’s work to improve road safety across his community. All of these matters will be referred on to the relevant ministers.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Thank you very much, Minister. Just for clarification, member for Bass, was your question to the minister for –

Jordan Crugnale: health infrastructure.

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

House adjourned 7:25 pm.