Thursday, 5 October 2023

Responses

Ingrid STITT (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ageing, Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (18:40): There were 13 adjournment items this evening to nine separate ministers and one to the Premier. I will forward those in accordance with the standing orders.

In relation to Mrs Hermans’s matter directed to me in my capacity as Minister for Multicultural Affairs in relation to the Armenian community in Mrs Hermans’s electorate, I understand that there are deeply held views in those communities about events that have happened over the years. The government respects those views, and it has a longstanding and consistent position of encouraging dialogue amongst communities concerning these painful events. I am very committed to meeting with multicultural communities right across Victoria in my new portfolio. I would invite Mrs Hermans to provide some further details to my office, and I can consider her request for a visit.

The PRESIDENT: The house stands adjourned.

House adjourned 6:42 pm.