Wednesday, 19 June 2024

 David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:22): (569) My question is for the Attorney-General. Back in March I asked the Attorney about the pending review of the change or suppression act, and the Attorney replied at the time with an answer to the effect that she was giving it careful consideration. I am wondering whether the Attorney has received any further advice or given further consideration to the timing of this statutory review, and would she be able to share the current plans with the house?

 Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (12:23): I thank Mr Limbrick for his question and his interest in this matter. As was confirmed in my response to you in writing, and to a number of other members who raised these issues, there has been no change since that response to you.

 David LIMBRICK (South-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:23): I thank the Attorney for her answer. One of the concerns about the potential review is that a number of groups and members of the public – I know that the Attorney has been contacted by a group called Parents of Adolescents with Gender Distress – would like to participate in this review. Has consideration been given to the possibility of various groups being able to participate in this review?

 Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Attorney-General, Minister for Emergency Services) (12:23): Consideration, yes – finalisation of that review is underway.