Thursday, 26 May 2022

Western Metropolitan Region

Dr CUMMING (Western Metropolitan) (12:40): (1809) My question is for the Attorney-General, from resident Ken Betts of Footscray. When will this government recognise volunteers, especially justices of the peace, in Western Metro for the services that they provide the community? Ken has been a justice of the peace in my community for 13 years. It is an honorary role where he is responsible for witnessing legal documents for community members. A lawyer would charge a substantial amount for the same service. He was recently given a $50 voucher by this government to recognise his contribution and to cover his travel expenses. This does not even cover a tank of fuel and it would be lucky to cover a month of public transport cost. I say to this government: we should be able to look after our volunteers in a more substantial way and recognise what they do for our community.