Responses

 Mary-Anne THOMAS (Macedon – Leader of the House, Minister for Health, Minister for Ambulance Services, Minister for Women) (17:39): The member for Kew had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Transport Infrastructure concerning concerns expressed by her constituents regarding North East Link works. The member for Narre Warren South had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Small Business and Employment, and he is seeking that the minister join him to inspect the upgrades that are happening at Hampton Park shopping centre. The member for Gippsland East raised a matter for the attention of the Minister for Active and Public Transport. The action he is seeking is better services, both train and bus, for his community, his constituents. The member for Point Cook had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Police. The action he seeks is that the minister join him to see the works that are underway on building a brand new police station at Point Cook. The member for Malvern had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Police, and the action that he seeks is that there are increased resources to Victoria Police. The member for Box Hill had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Planning, and the action he seeks is that the minister take into consideration community views and concerns, specifically his community of Blackburn. The member for Brunswick had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and he is seeking subsidies and other supports to promote the use of e-bikes and other types of cycling. The member for Preston had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Carers and Volunteers, and the action he seeks is that the minister attend a local forum with the many community organisations in his electorate that are committed to the delivery of food relief. The member for Hawthorn had a matter for the attention of the Minister for Ageing, and the action that he seeks is that the minister take time out to meet with U3A and to discuss with them the many ways in which they assist, or to learn from them about the ways in which they promote, active ageing. The member for Broadmeadows has a matter for the attention of the Premier, and the action that she is seeking is that our Premier update her on the support that is being provided by our government to Christian communities, which seems like a very good time to join the member for Broadmeadows in wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Easter break, particularly our Parliament staff.

The DEPUTY SPEAKER: As we are entering a break for Easter, I would like to, as always, thank our clerks, our attendants and all of our parliamentary staff, especially our catering staff, who keep us caffeinated so this place works, and a special shout-out to Eleanor, the attendant whose birthday it is today, so say happy birthday to Eleanor as you are walking out of the room. On that note, I wish everyone a happy Easter, happy Passover, and we will see you all in May.

House adjourned 5:43 pm.