Wednesday, 4 March 2020

Responses

Mr WYNNE (Richmond—Minister for Housing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Planning) (19:20): The member for Bulleen raised a matter with the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change seeking an upgrade of the Main Yarra Trail at Templestowe, which he advises us is an unsealed area of the track of about 4.5 kilometres, and I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for Sydenham raised a matter for the Minister for Education seeking that the minister visit the Mackellar school—a wonderful little school there, doing great work—and I am sure that the minister will take up that invitation.

The member for Euroa raised a matter for the Minister for Water, seeking the opportunity for irrigators in her area, the Broken River irrigation group, to have input into the terms of reference for the review of some significant water issues in that particular region, which I know particularly well. I do.

The member for Frankston raised a matter for the Minister for Women seeking that the minister visit a wonderful project of his, the Women’s Spirit Project, to visit that facility and to meet with the staff, volunteers and some of the members there. It sounds like it would be a terrific opportunity for the minister to visit.

The member for Ripon raised a matter for the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, and I do remember this request because I covered it last time last year. The member for Ripon requested the installation of a hydrotherapy pool at the Maryborough sports complex, and that has been referred to the minister for sport now. I will make sure that the minister is aware of both the referral and her request, obviously, for support for what is a really important facility for people with particular chronic illnesses.

The member for Yuroke raised a matter for the Minister for Roads seeking an update on the review of speed limits on Mickleham Road, which of course as the member has indicated is now a very significant thoroughfare through her electorate, hosting a very significant amount of traffic. Obviously the interplay between the road and the very significant urban development that is occurring there is one that I know the member is particularly concerned about. I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for Polwarth raised a matter for the Minister for Education on two aspects for the Winchelsea community, seeking to have an opportunity to have a conversation around secondary education provision particularly, and clarifying zoning for students who are living in the Winchelsea precinct, as there are a number of opportunities for children’s education in a number of surrounding areas. I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for Buninyong raised a matter for the Minister for Mental Health seeking that the minister visit beautiful Ballarat, where I was only recently, to talk with her community around the critically important mental health interim report, and I will make sure that the minister is aware of that request.

The member for Shepparton raised a matter for the Minister for Health seeking support for a mother-baby unit in Shepparton. This would be a residential facility. It is really important. I am very much aware of Tweddle, the Queen Elizabeth Centre and other centres that do a mighty job here in the city to support young families, particularly as they are trying to deal with newborns. We know just how important these facilities are, and I will certainly make sure that issue is raised with the Minister for Health.

Finally, my colleague the member for Nepean raised a matter for the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers asking the minister to visit the Mornington Peninsula to meet with a range of his community groups—Probus groups and men’s shed groups and so forth—who do fantastic work in his area. I know the minister will be delighted to take up that opportunity as well. That is it.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Order! The house now stands adjourned until tomorrow.

House adjourned 7.26 pm.