Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Written responses

The PRESIDENT (12:12): Regarding questions and answers today: Mr Barton raised an issue for the Premier, Ms Symes, two days, question and supplementary; and Mr Bourman to the agriculture minister, Ms Tierney, two days, question and supplementary.

Ms Crozier: On a point of order, President, I would ask that you review the minister’s answers to my first question relating to the information around ESTA, the three call takers, and also how many 000 calls had to wait up to 20 minutes. That information is known, and I would ask that the minister provide that information to the house because it is incredibly important for the Victorian public to understand what is going on. And I am sure that the minister can get that information for the house.

The PRESIDENT: I was listening very carefully to the minister, but I am happy to review it.

Dr Cumming: On a point of order, President, I seek some clarification from you. In regard to masks, are we allowed to have a mask on that has symbols or political parties?

The PRESIDENT: You know the answer, Dr Cumming. During question time I did not want to interrupt the questions. But, Ms Patten, please change your mask.