Thursday, 20 November 2025

 Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:15): (1151) Hopefully this will not elicit so much yelling. My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Environment in the other place. Two years ago this house passed a motion to hold a sensible trial for the Hunters for the Hungry program to leverage tonnes of wild venison that is shot to waste in Victoria, along with surplus from the significant recreational harvest, to help address food insecurity in Victoria. Can the minister update the house on what progress the government is making with this worthy initiative?

 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (12:15): I thank Mr Bourman for his question. That will be referred to the Minister for Environment to provide an update on what has occurred.

 Jeff BOURMAN (Eastern Victoria) (12:15): At 12:30 pm on the rooftop terrace SSAA Victoria will be hosting a game meat barbecue, proudly sponsored by me. Will the minister and everyone else in the house join me to experience firsthand the delicious and nutritious protein that we could be sharing with those less fortunate, not to mention vegan and vegetarian options?

The PRESIDENT: It is very unique to be asking a question to everyone in the house.

 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (12:16): Again, this matter will be referred to the minister. Of course I am sure that those that look after his diary will be interested in whether that can occur.