Thursday, 19 March 2026

 Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services, Minister for Women) (17:24): The member for Kew raised a matter for the attention of the Premier concerning crime in Boroondara. The member for Albert Park raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Climate Action and has invited the minister to come and inspect some new EV charging stations in her electorate. The member for Mildura raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Roads and Road Safety regarding the Birchip five-ways intersection. The member for Glen Waverley raised a very important matter for the attention of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and specifically he is seeking an update on what our government is doing to tackle hate and division. The member for Berwick raised a matter for the attention of the Premier seeking for her to visit his electorate. The member for Footscray raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Police, and she was seeking an update on Operation Pulse, which has been very successful, and I am sure the Minister for Police looks forward to providing that update to her. The member for Richmond raised a matter for the Minister for Education regarding Collingwood College. The member for Narre Warren South, who I want to commend on his contribution, raised a very important matter for the attention of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and he is seeking that the minister come and meet with multifaith leaders in his community to assure them that our government will always stand against racism, hate and division. The member for Polwarth raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Police. The member for Box Hill raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, again recognising the cultural diversity in his community, and in particular he is seeking that the minister outline our ongoing support to multicultural communities.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: As is customary at the end of the week, I would like to thank our clerks, our attendants and all of our parliamentary staff for keeping the wheels running. The house stands adjourned until we come back.

House adjourned 5:27 pm.