Tuesday, 16 June 2026

 Bev McARTHUR (Western Victoria) (21:34): (2573) My adjournment is for the Deputy Premier, and the action I seek is that the minister takes a few moments from his undoubtedly busy schedule to listen carefully to the following ode:

Old mate Ben says he’s not inclined,

To seek the crown that’s on his mind.

“No vacancy!” he loudly cries,

While measuring curtains with his eyes.

Ben swears allegiance, firm and true,

“No, no, I will not challenge you.”

Yet every interview he gives,

Doubts and questions tend to live.

When Andrews ruled with iron glare,

Young Ben decided he’d have a dare.

The former Premier lost his cool,

And dressed him down before the school.

The caucus –

Ryan Batchelor: On a point of order, President, I am just not sure that the action that Mrs McArthur seeks is within the minister’s responsibilities under the general order.

The PRESIDENT: I was not going to put it through anyway. It is just weird. Have you actually got a real action?

Bev McArthur: Yes.

The PRESIDENT: Why don’t you try that first, and then we will see. What is your action?

Bev McARTHUR: That he listen carefully to what I have got to say, President.

The PRESIDENT: No. We will move on.