Wednesday, 19 November 2025

 Moira DEEMING (Western Metropolitan) (12:50): My question is for the Minister for Education. Constituents in my region have reported that the government’s own school maintenance plans –

Members interjecting.

The PRESIDENT: Can we reset the clock? Mr Galea, please. Ms Bath, please. Everyone, please. Reset the clock. Mrs Deeming, without people yelling across at each other.

Moira DEEMING: My question is for the Minister for Education. Constituents in my region have reported that the government’s own school maintenance plans and the department’s asbestos management framework are not being implemented by the Victorian School Building Authority as promised. Parents in Hoppers Crossing, Melton, Footscray and across Brimbank are reporting leaking roofs, mould and ageing ceilings containing asbestos. Some have told me that their children’s classrooms become so hot in summer that the smoke alarms false-trigger constantly and the batteries get removed just so lessons can continue. What will the minister do to ensure that these repairs and upgrades are actually delivered so that parents can trust that their children are safe in school?