Wednesday, 12 August 2026

 Katherine COPSEY (Southern Metropolitan) (12:51): I have overdue questions I would like to seek an explanation on. They are 2539, 2568, 2567, 2662, 2326, 1374, 2147, 2539, 2520, 2034, 2585, 2424, 2774, 2662, 2773, 2780, 2779, 2446, 2429, 2397 and 2249. Many of them are for the former Minister for Environment.

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Finance, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Government Services) (12:51): I thank Ms Copsey for those. I am happy to take a list. I noticed that I did get a large volume during the Outdoor Recreation Victoria Bill 2026 debate in this chamber, and I am sure that we will try to get a response for you through the new minister’s office.

 Georgie CROZIER (Southern Metropolitan) (12:51): I also have a number of questions that remain unanswered by the Minister for Health, the Minister for Ambulance Services and the Minister for Mental Health: 2537, 2683, 2680, 2665, 2666, 2574, 2778, 2682, 2681, 2663, 2775, 2776 and 2595. I request, in accordance with standing order 8.11, that the ministers respond to those questions.

 Ingrid STITT (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Ambulance Services, Special Minister of State) (12:52): I have your correspondence as well, Ms Crozier, and we will follow them up for you.

 Sarah MANSFIELD (Western Victoria) (12:52): On a similar note, I have a number of outstanding questions: 2726, 2725, 2724, 2696, 2667, 2663, 2653, 2608, 2601, 2596, 2580, 2458, 2355, 2195 and 2165. In accordance with standing order 8.11, I also request that we get a response.

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Finance, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Government Services) (12:53): I thank Dr Mansfield. If I could get the full list, I will follow up a response from the appropriate minister.

 Anasina GRAY-BARBERIO (Northern Metropolitan) (12:53): Similar to Dr Mansfield, I also have some outstanding questions: 2722, 2719, 2660, 2654, 2642, 2474, 2464, 2453, 2437, 2374, 2316, 2220 and 2087. In line with the standing orders, if I could please have those questions answered.

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Finance, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Government Services) (12:54): I thank Ms Gray-Barberio for bringing that to our attention. If I could get the full list, I will be happy to chase that up with the appropriate minister’s office.

 Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:54): I also have a number of overdue questions for which I would seek explanations: 2765, 2671, 2648, 2472, 2451, 2433, 2418, 2360, 2335 and 2215. In accordance with the standing orders, I seek that these be responded to.

 Enver ERDOGAN (Northern Metropolitan – Minister for Finance, Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Government Services) (12:54): I thank Mr Puglielli for that list. If you could forward that on, I will be happy to follow up with the appropriate ministers for a response in line with the standing orders.

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:54): While we are on a roll, could I please ask the Minister for Environment for responses to questions 2508, 2509, 2512, 2515, 2126, 2334, 2451 and 2555.

 Jaclyn SYMES (Northern Victoria – Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for Environment, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (12:55): Ms Bath, it is a priority for me.

Sitting suspended 12:55 pm until 2:02 pm.