Thursday, 4 June 2026

 Nick McGOWAN (North-Eastern Metropolitan) presented a petition bearing 2001 signatures:

The Petition of certain citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Council to the matter of raising awareness of Prostate Cancer and men’s health within the wider community as there is very little awareness as compared to breast cancer and women’s health

The Petitioners therefore request that Parliament address the issue of Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health Awareness by encouraging sporting groups, including the AFL and Cricket Victoria to hold ‘Blue’ matches as a way of raising awareness. We would also like ALL members of Parliament to communicate with their constituents on this important topic.

Nick McGOWAN: As this is a petition qualifying debate for debate under standing order 11.03(10), I give notice that I intend to move ‘That the petition be taken into consideration’ on the next day of meeting.