Thursday, 18 May 2023

Eastern Victoria Region

Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:56): (192) My constituency question is for the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers. Last night, in response to an adjournment debate about the Traralgon Men’s Shed, the minister doubled down, stating that a new men’s shed, a new facility, will replace the existing men’s shed. The department has since corrected the minister this morning and her error, stating that the funding is actually $80,000 for a refit. It might seem like I am being pedantic, but this men’s shed is vital for the mental health, wellbeing and all-round sociability of these fantastic people. So what I ask is for the minister to come to Traralgon and explain to the people that she will provide that money in the upcoming budget.