Legislative Council Unanswered Questions On

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Edition No. 56

As at 3 September 2020

(Notice received 19 December 2018)

8924 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to conversion therapy: (1) How many complaints has the health commissioner had regarding conversion therapy and of those complaints — (a) how many related to psychological treatment; (b) how many related to pharmacological treatment; and (c) how many related to both psychological and pharmacological treatment.

(Notice received 19 March 2019)

28525 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many paramedics in Victoria are employed, in total, in each of the 79 Local Government Areas.

(Notice received 28 May 2019)

40925 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many staff from the North Richmond Community Health Centre have assisted with attending to people who have overdosed on drugs within the vicinity of the North Richmond Community Health Centre between — (a) 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018; (b) 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018; and (c) 1 January 2019 to 30 April 2019.

(Notice received 13 August 2019)

630 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package which describes the deliverables of this project as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’ on page 25 in the 2015-16 Budget Paper No. 3: (1) Could the Minister provide, expressed in table form — (a) the cut services that were restored in — (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; (iii) 2017-18; (iv) 2018-19; 3 September 2020 2

(b) the commencement date of each cut service that was restored; and (c) the output cost for each cut service restored, in the year it started and each successive year to 2018-19. (2) What is the ongoing cost for restoring each cut service in 2019-20, and over the forward estimates, expressed in table form. (3) Do the output costs include annual indexation, and if so — (a) what is the percentage indexation; (b) what is the indexation dollar amount per year in — (i) 2015-16; (ii) 2016-17; (iii) 2017-18; and (iv) 2018-19. (4) What is the percentage indexation in 2019-20 and the assumed base indexation over the forward estimates. (5) If annual indexation has not been factored into the output cost, how have these costs been met by the service provider.

63820 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Bairnsdale Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 234,000 annual entries by 2031.

63921 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Ballarat Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 802,000 annual entries by 2031.

64021 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Bendigo Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; 3 September 2020 3

(b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 535,000 annual entries by 2031.

65521 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Wodonga Railway Station: (1) Between 2011-12, the year the station opened, and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 30,000 annual entries by 2031.

65621 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Warrnambool Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 201,000 annual entries by 2031.

65721 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Traralgon Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — 3 September 2020 4

(i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 234,000 annual entries by 2031.

65821 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Swan Hill Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 50,000 annual entries by 2031.

65921 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to daily passenger movements, that is passengers moving into and out of the station and actual daily passenger interchanges, at Seymour Railway Station: (1) Between 2009-10 and 2019 — (a) when have changes in methodology for tracking passenger movement occurred; (b) what were the changes in methodology and what was the impact on the accuracy of the data collected; (c) notwithstanding the changes in methodology, by year, what are the actual daily passenger movements, expressed in table form; (d) by year, what are the average passenger movements, expressed in table form — (i) on weekdays; (ii) on weekends; and (iii) between mid-December and the end of January. (2) What methodology was used and what assumptions were made in forecasting passenger movements to be 84,000 annual entries by 2031.

(Notice received 29 October 2019)

101822 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015- 16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: (1) How many cut services were restored. (2) What are the route numbers of each cut service that was restored. (3) When did each restored service commence delivering passenger services. (4) What is the weekday and weekend timetable for each bus service restored. (5) Which bus company is delivering each individual cut service that was restored.

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102022 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015- 16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: What were the actual output costs between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2019, by year, of this initiative.

102122 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015- 16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: What were the actual output costs between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2019, by year, for additional bus routes delivered.

102222 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015-16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: What were the actual output costs between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2019, by year, for expanded bus routes delivered.

102322 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015- 16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: What were the actual output costs between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2019, by year, for bus services that were cut and have been restored.

102722 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 2015-16 Bus Package where the deliverables are described on page 25 of the 2015- 16 Budget papers as ‘Victoria’s bus networks will be improved by adding more routes, expanding others, restoring cut services and fixing missing links in Melbourne’s growth areas’: (1) When considering funding, how many bus route expansions were identified as necessary to improve bus networks. (2) What are the bus route numbers for each bus route expansion identified in Question 1. (3) What were the start and end points of each bus route expansion, as identified in Question 1.

(Notice received 30 October 2019)

105936 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Alamein Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106036 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Belgrave Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works.

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(3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106136 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Craigieburn Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106236 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Cranbourne Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106336 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Frankston Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106436 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Glen Waverley Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106536 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Hurtsbridge Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106636 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Lilydale Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

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106736 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Mernda Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106836 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Pakenham Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

106936 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Sandringham Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

107036 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Stony Point Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

107136 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Sunbury Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

107236 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Upfield Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

107336 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Werribee Line: 3 September 2020 8

(1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

107436 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the scheduled works on the Williamstown Line: (1) How many instances of scheduled works are planned during the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. (2) What is the scheduled start date and scheduled completion date of each instance of scheduled works. (3) What works are to be undertaken during each instance of scheduled works. (4) What is the budget for each instance of scheduled works.

(Notice received 31 October 2019)

1078 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Workplace Safety): In relation to an agreement between the Environment Protection Authority and Veolia that resulted in hazardous waste being transported to South Australia in August 2019 due to the recent discovery of stockpiles: (1) Did WorkSafe Victoria pay for the transfer, and if not, which Government department or statutory body paid for this transfer. (2) How much did this transfer and treatment cost.

(Notice received 12 November 2019)

112122 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to metropolitan bus network punctuality: Could the Minister provide, in table form, the whole of metropolitan bus network punctuality, by month, from December 2015 to October 2019.

112222 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to metropolitan bus network punctuality: Could the Minister provide, in table form, the whole of metropolitan bus network punctuality, by day, from 1 January 2019 to 31 October 2019.

112323 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the monthly metropolitan bus network punctuality: (1) What is the methodology used to calculate the monthly bus network punctuality figure. (2) What are the counting rules used to calculate the monthly bus network punctuality figure. (3) Has there been a change in methodology for calculating the monthly punctuality, and if so, please provide details about the change.

112423 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the daily metropolitan bus network punctuality: (1) What is the methodology used to calculate the daily bus network punctuality figure. (2) What are the counting rules used to calculate the daily bus network punctuality figure. (3) Has there been a change in methodology for calculating the daily punctuality, and if so, please provide details about the change.

(Notice received 26 November 2019)

113426 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2015 contract awarded to the John Holland and KBR consortium for the removal of level crossings at Centre Road in Bentleigh, North Road in Ormond, McKinnon Road in McKinnon, and Burke Road in Glen Iris: (1) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, at contract close. 3 September 2020 9

(2) For each level crossing, on what dates — (a) were regular services disrupted due to level crossing removal works; and (b) did regular services resume post level crossing removal. (3) How many jobs were created under this contract.

113527 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2015 contract awarded to the Leighton Contractors, Aurecon and Hyder Consulting alliance for the removal of level crossings at Blackburn Road in Blackburn, Heatherdale Road in Mitcham, and Furlong and Main Roads in St Albans: (1) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, at contract close. (2) For each level crossing, on what dates — (a) were regular services disrupted due to level crossing removal works; and (b) did regular services resume post level crossing removal. (3) For the vehicles that use each level crossing, by how much has road congestion been reduced. (4) Since the completion of works, how many additional services have been run on the Belgrave and Sunbury lines.

113627 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2017 contract awarded to the Laing O’Rourke, Fulton Hogan and Jacobs alliance for the removal of level crossings at Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna, Grange Road in Alphington, the rebuild of Rosanna Station, and duplication of the Hurstbridge line: (1) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, at contract close. (2) For the Lower Plenty Road and Grange Road level crossings, on what dates — (a) were regular services disrupted due to level crossing removal works; and (b) did regular services resume post level crossing removal. (3) For the rebuild of Rosanna Station, on what date — (a) did works begin; (b) was it open to commuters; (c) did car park works begin; and (d) were the car park works completed. (4) For the Hurstbridge line duplication — (a) on what dates were regular services disrupted; (b) on what dates did regular services resume; (c) how many additional train services were added; and (d) what is the increase in service frequency since the removal of the level crossings and line duplication.

113728 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2016 contract awarded to the Lendlease, CPB Contractors, WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff, Aurecon and Metro Trains Melbourne alliance for the Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project: (1) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, at contract close. (2) On what date were regular services disrupted due to the level crossing removal works. (3) On what date did regular services resume post level crossing removals. (4) How has this project improved the reliability of metropolitan, regional and freight services, including trains arriving on time and more often.

113829 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2017 contract awarded to the McConnell Dowell, Arup and Mott McDonald alliance for the removal of the level crossing at Kororoit Creek Road in Williamstown North, part duplication of the Altona loop, and potential removal of level crossings at Abbotts Road in Dandenong South, Aviation Road in Laverton, Ferguson Street in Williamstown and Cherry and Werribee Streets in Werribee: (1) What was the contract price for the delivery of the Kororoit Creek Road level crossing removal and part duplication of the Altona loop. 3 September 2020 10

(2) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, for works specified in question (1). (3) What additional funding was awarded for each listed potential level crossing removal. (4) What is the completion date scheduled for the removal of level crossings at — (a) Ferguson Street; (b) Cherry Street; and (c) Werribee Street. (5) What is the total spend for both components of the contract, as at 30 September 2019.

113929 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2017 contract awarded to the John Holland and KBR alliance for the removal of level crossings at Camp Road in Campbellfield, Skye/Overton Road in Frankston, Buckley Street in Essendon, and the potential removal of level crossings at Moreland Road in Brunswick, Bell Street in Coburg, and Glenroy Road in Glenroy: (1) What was the contract price for the delivery of the removal of level crossings at Camp Road, Skye/Overton Road, and Buckley Street. (2) What was the total payment, including payments for contract variations, for works specified in question (1). (3) What additional funding was awarded for level crossing removals for each listed potential level crossing removal. (4) What is the scheduled completion date for each listed potential level crossing removal. (5) What is the total spend for both components of the contract, as at 30 September 2019.

114027 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2018 contract awarded to the John Holland, KBR and MTM alliance for the removal of the level crossing at High Street in Reservoir: (1) What is the total spend under this contract to 30 September 2019. (2) What is the scheduled completion date.

114127 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 2018 contract awarded to the Laing O'Rourke, Jacobs and Metro (MTM) alliance for the removal of the level crossing at Toorak Road in Kooyong:

(1) What is the total spend under this contract to 30 September 2019. (2) What is the scheduled completion date.

114237 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to 2019 contract awarded to the Lendlease, Acciona Coleman Rail, WSP and Metro Trains alliance for the removal of level crossings at Park and Charman Roads in Cheltenham and Balcombe Road in Mentone: (1) What is the total spend under this contract to 30 September 2019. (2) What is the scheduled completion date for each level crossing removal.

(Notice received 4 February 2020)

147735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the 360 Marketing Communications consultancy expenditure of $133,923: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. 3 September 2020 11

(6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

147835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to 360 Marketing Communications contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that 360 Marketing Communications were awarded one consultancy contract of $133,923: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

147935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the AALTO Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $90,755: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the AALTO Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $88,182: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to AALTO Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that AALTO Pty Ltd were awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $178,937: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

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148235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ACIL Allen Consulting consultancy expenditure of $160,523: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ACIL Allen Consulting consultancy expenditure of $59,914: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ACIL Allen Consulting contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that ACIL Allen Consulting were awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $220,437: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

148535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Advisian Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $160,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract. 3 September 2020 13

148635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Advisian Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $23,370: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Advisian Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018- 19 which shows that Advisian Pty Ltd were awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $183,370: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

148835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Aither Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $104,560: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

148935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Aither Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Aither Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $104,560: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

149035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Allens consultancy expenditure of $20,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. 3 September 2020 14

(3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

149135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Allens contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Allens was awarded one consultancy contract of $20,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

149235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Alphabet Advisors Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $20,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money.

149335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Alphabet Advisors Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Alphabet Advisors Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $20,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

149435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Andrew Bleby and Associates Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $23,700: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. 3 September 2020 15

(5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

149535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Andrew Bleby and Associates Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Andrew Bleby and Associates Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $23,700: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

149635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Anstra Associates Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $22,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

149735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Anstra Associates Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Anstra Associates Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $22,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

149835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ArcBlue consultancy expenditure of $31,450: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

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149935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ArcBlue consultancy expenditure of $25,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ArcBlue consultancy expenditure of $20,160: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ArcBlue contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that ArcBlue was awarded three consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $76,610: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

150235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Artisan Recruitment Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $19,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract. 3 September 2020 17

150335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Artisan Recruitment Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Artisan Recruitment Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $19,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

150435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Arup Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $1,258,657: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Arup Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $17,200: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Arup Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Arup Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $1,275,857: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

150735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ASG Group Ltd consultancy expenditure of $16,400: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. 3 September 2020 18

(2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the ASG Group Ltd consultancy expenditure of $156,288: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

150935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ASG Group Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that ASG Group Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $172,688: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

151035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Box Hill Institute of TAFE consultancy expenditure of $30,850: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

151135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Box Hill Institute of TAFE contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that the Box Hill Institute of TAFE was awarded one consultancy contract of $30,850: 3 September 2020 19

(1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

151235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Brave TV Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $110,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

151335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Brave TV Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $68,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

151435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Brave TV Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018- 19 which shows that Brave TV Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $178,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

151535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Capire consultancy expenditure of $90,263: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — 3 September 2020 20

(a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

151635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Capire contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Capire was awarded one consultancy contract of $90,263: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

151735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Carfi consultancy expenditure of $94,534: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract. 151835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Carfi contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Carfi was awarded one consultancy contract of $94,534: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

151935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Centre for International Economics consultancy expenditure of $306,989: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

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152035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Centre for International Economics contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Centre for International Economics was awarded one consultancy contract of $306,989: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

152135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Christopher Jordan Architecture and Design consultancy expenditure of $58,182: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

152235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Christopher Jordan Architecture and Design contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Christopher Jordan Architecture and Design was awarded one consultancy contract of $58,182: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

152335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Civinfra Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $479,300: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

152435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Civinfra Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Civinfra Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $479,300: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — 3 September 2020 22

(a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

152535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the CLE Consulting Australia consultancy expenditure of $45,418: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

152635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to CLE Consulting Australia contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that CLE Consulting Australia was awarded one consultancy contract of $45,418: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

152735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Clear Horizons Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $90,195: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

152835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Clear Horizons Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $61,046: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and 3 September 2020 23

(b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

152935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Clear Horizons Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $43,340: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation Clear Horizons Consulting Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Clear Horizons Consulting Pty Ltd was awarded three consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $194,581: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

153135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Clockwork Projects and Events consultancy expenditure of $149,036: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Clockwork Projects and Events contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Clockwork Projects and Events was awarded one consultancy contract of $149,036: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded. 3 September 2020 24

1533 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Coffey Services Australia Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $86,364: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Coffey Services Australia Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $22,674: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Coffey Services Australia Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Coffey Services Australia Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $109,083: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

153635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Colere Group Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $210,910: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. 3 September 2020 25

(7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Colere Group Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Colere Group Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $210,910: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

153835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Corrs Chambers Westgarth consultancy expenditure of $16,500: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

153935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Corrs Chambers Westgarth consultancy expenditure of $15,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Corrs Chambers Westgarth contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Corrs Chambers Westgarth was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $31,500: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

154135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the CPSU SPSF Group Victorian Branch consultancy expenditure of $50,000: 3 September 2020 26

(1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to CPSU SPSF Group Victorian Branch contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that CPSU SPSF Group Victorian Branch was awarded one consultancy contract of $50,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

154335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Crossbow Consulting Services consultancy expenditure of $13,275: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Crossbow Consulting Services contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Crossbow Consulting Services was awarded one consultancy contract of $13,275: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

154535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the CSIRO consultancy expenditure of $220,617: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. 3 September 2020 27

(4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the CSIRO consultancy expenditure of $85,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to CSIRO contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that CSIRO was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $305,617: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

154835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Cube Group Management Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $151,450: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

154935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Cube Group Management Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $90,625: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. 3 September 2020 28

155035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation Cube Group Management Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Cube Group Management Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $212,075: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

155135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deakin University consultancy expenditure of $135,627: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

155235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Deakin University contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018- 19 which shows that Deakin University was awarded one consultancy contract of $135,627: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

155335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $149,960: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and 3 September 2020 29

155435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $81,411: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

155535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Deloitte Access Economics Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts of $231,371: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

155635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $2,721,970: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

155735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $571,001: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — 3 September 2020 30

155835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $409,091: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

155935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $147,682: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $131,557: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

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156135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $70,650: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu consultancy expenditure of $22,727: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu was awarded seven consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $4,074,678: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

156435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Donald Cant Watts Corke (Infrastructure) Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $996,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. 3 September 2020 32

(7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Donald Cant Watts Corke (Infrastructure) Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Donald Cant Watts Corke (Infrastructure) Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $996,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

156635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Earl Brand Space consultancy expenditure of $188,788: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Earl Brand Space contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018- 19 which shows that Earl Brand Space was awarded one consultancy contract of $188,788: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

156835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Effective Change Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $107,100: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

156935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Effective Change Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Effective Change Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $107,100: 3 September 2020 33

157035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Ernst & Young consultancy expenditure of $1,814,637: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

157135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Ernst & Young consultancy expenditure of $1,705,419: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

157335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Ernst & Young consultancy expenditure of $20,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

157435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Ernst & Young contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 3 September 2020 34

which shows that Ernst & Young was awarded four consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $4,070,056: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

157535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Essential Economics Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $25,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

157635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Essential Economics Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Essential Economics Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $25,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

157735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Eyres and Associates consultancy expenditure of $18,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

157835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Eyres and Associates contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 3 September 2020 35

2018-19 which shows that Eyres and Associates was awarded one consultancy contract of $18,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

157935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Federation University Australia consultancy expenditure of $18,182: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

158035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Federation University Australia contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Federation University Australia was awarded one consultancy contract of $18,182: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

158135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the First Point Consulting consultancy expenditure of $20,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

158235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to First Point Consulting contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 3 September 2020 36

2018-19 which shows that First Point Consulting was awarded one consultancy contract of $20,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

158335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Fishbowl PR consultancy expenditure of $24,998: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

158435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Fishbowl PR contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Fishbowl PR was awarded one consultancy contract of $24,998: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded. 158535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the FPL Advisory Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $22,500: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

158635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to FPL Advisory Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that FPL Advisory Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $22,500: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — 3 September 2020 37

158735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Galexia Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $69,030: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

158835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Galexia Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Galexia Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $69,030: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

158935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Geosim Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $18,181: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

159035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Geosim Consulting Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Geosim Consulting Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $18,181: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. 3 September 2020 38

(2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

159135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the GHD Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $424,070: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

159235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the GHD Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $68,950: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

159335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to GHD Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that GHD Pty Ltd was awarded two consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $493,020: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

159435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Gippsland Tech Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $100,000: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. 3 September 2020 39

159535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Gippsland Tech Consulting Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Gippsland Tech Consulting Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $100,000: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

159635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Greenshot Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $53,019: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

159735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Greenshot Consulting Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Greenshot Consulting Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $53,019: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

159835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Grosvenor Management Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $104,744: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. 3 September 2020 40

159935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Grosvenor Management Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $46,037: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

160035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Grosvenor Management Consulting Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $19,090: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

160135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Grosvenor Management Consulting Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Grosvenor Management Consulting Pty Ltd was awarded three consultancy contracts with a combined fee of $169,871: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

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160235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the GTA Consultants consultancy expenditure of $22,329: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

160335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to GTA Consultants contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018- 19 which shows that GTA Consultants was awarded one consultancy contract of $22,329: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

160435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the consultancy expenditure shown in Appendix 9 of the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 and the Hillside Advisory Services Pty Ltd consultancy expenditure of $20,320: (1) What outcome of the needs identification process justified the purchase of consultancy services. (2) What needs were identified during the needs analysis of the procurement process. (3) What were the defined deliverables and outcomes of the procurement process. (4) Was the consultancy subject to a competitive tender process, and if not, why not, and if so — (a) how many bids were received; and (b) what evaluation criteria was used to evaluate each bid. (5) How was it established that the procurement delivered value for public money. (6) How were probity requirements maintained and conflicts of interests managed during the procurement and delivery phases of the consultancy. (7) What criteria was applied to evaluate delivery of the consultancy contract.

160535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Hillside Advisory Services Pty Ltd contractors for 2018-19 and the Department of Transport Report, 2018-19 which shows that Hillside Advisory Services Pty Ltd was awarded one consultancy contract of $20,320: (1) Were any consultancy contracts of less than $10,000 awarded, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) what is the total approved project fee for each consultancy. (2) Have any contractor contracts been awarded, and if so, what is the total approved project fee for each contractor contract awarded.

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1641 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the dental vans program: How many phone calls from treatment staff were made to parents relating to their children requiring further dental care action.

1749 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) originating in Wuhan, China: (1) What is the Government doing to ensure the virus does not spread throughout Victoria. (2) What advice has the Department of Health and Human Services received from — (a) the Commonwealth Government; (b) other state governments; (c) the World Health Organisation; and (d) other public health entities. (3) Has the Government allocated any funding to implement preventative measures to stop the spread of the virus.

(Notice received 19 February 2020)

1818 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the Coghlan Review, established in 2017 to advise the Government on how Victoria’s bail system should be reformed to best manage risk and to maximise community safety: (1) Which of the 37 recommendations of the Coghlan Review did the Government — (a) reject; (b) accept in full; and (c) accept in principle. (2) Which of the recommendations were accepted in full and have been wholly implemented. (3) Which of the recommendations were accepted in full but have not been wholly implemented and why. (4) Has the Government wholly implemented any of the recommendations that it accepted in principle, and if so, which ones. (5) Has the Government only partly implemented any of the recommendations that it accepted in principle, and if so, which ones. (6) Have any of the recommendations that were accepted in principle still not been implemented in any way by the Government, and if so, which ones. (7) Has the Government implemented Recommendation 37, and if not, what are the reasons for that decision. (8) How can a member of the public access, at any time, the most up-to-date report of the Government’s progress in implementing each of the recommendations of the Review.

1820 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to a $28.8 million commitment referenced in the 2019-2020 Budget Overview, aimed at decreasing re-offending and keeping communities safe with programs targeting young people at risk within the Attorney-General’s portfolio: (1) Given that they pertain to the Bail Access Program and the Bail and Remand Court, have these initiatives subsequently decreased the time spent by Victorians on remand, and, if so, by how much. (2) What have been the outcomes since the inception of the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP), in particular in Northern Victoria. (3) Which organisations provide CISP to offenders.

1821 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the incarceration of Indigenous people in Victoria: (1) Since 2014, how many different programs has the Government administered that have been directly aimed at reducing the number of Indigenous people incarcerated in Victoria, and — (a) what are the names of each of these programs; and 3 September 2020 43

(b) what has been the total funding allocated to each of these programs, per financial year. (2) What was the total number of Indigenous people in incarceration in Victoria at 1 January 2015. (3) What was the total number of Indigenous people in incarceration in Victoria at 20 February 2020.

(Notice received 3 March 2020)

182535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows that 64,415 services were scheduled in January 2020 and that 57,426 of scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 6,989 were either cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 2,115 missing services out of the 6,989: (1) How are performances on cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the metro system. (2) For the January 2020 performance data — (a) why have 4,874 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 1,087 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 690 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 233 bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the 105 station skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

182635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Alamein Line, 3,800 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 3,747 of scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 53 were either cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV shows that 93 services went missing: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Alamein Line. (2) Why does it appear that 40 more services were reported as cancelled, short trips, bypassed or skipped. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

182735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Belgrave Line, 3,380 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 3,227 of scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 153 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips, or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 115 missing services out of the 153: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Belgrave Line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Belgrave Line — (a) why have 38 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 40 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 45 short services reported; 3 September 2020 44

(d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 27 bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the three station skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

182835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Craigieburn Line, 3,840 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 3,741 of scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 99 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips, or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV shows that 130 services went missing: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Craigieburn Line. (2) Why does it appear that 31 more services were reported as cancelled, short, bypassed or skipped. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

182935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Cranbourne Line, 3,515 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 2,441 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 1,074 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips, or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 116 missing services out of the 1,074: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Cranbourne Line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Cranbourne Line — (a) why have 958 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 86 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 10 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 77 bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the three station skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Frankston Line, 5,746 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 3,344 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 2,402 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips, or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 264 missing services out of the 2,402: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Frankston line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Frankston Line — (a) why have 2,138 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 204 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 38 short services reported; 3 September 2020 45

(d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 17 bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the five station skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Glen Waverley Line, 4,245 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 4,197 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 48 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV shows that 118 services went missing: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Glen Waverley line. (2) Why does it appear that 70 more services were reported as cancelled, short services, bypassed or skipped. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Hurstbridge Line, 4,322 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 4,182 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 140 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or not delivered scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 88 missing services: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Hurstbridge Line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Hurstbridge Line — (a) why have 52 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 34 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 52 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the one bypass reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the one station skip reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Lilydale Line, 5,231 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 4,968 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 263 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or not delivered scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV shows that 319 services went missing: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Glen Waverley line. (2) Why does it appear that 56 more services were reported as cancelled, short, bypassed or skipped. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Mernda Line, 4,460 services were scheduled in January 3 September 2020 46

2020 and 4,251 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 209 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or otherwise not delivered scheduled services, and also noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 140 missing services out of the 209: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Mernda line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Mernda Line — (a) why have 69 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 47 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 86 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the five bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the two skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, shows that, for the Pakenham Line, 4,437 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 2,571 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 1,866 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or otherwise failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 246 missing services out of the 1,866: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Pakenham line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Pakenham Line — (a) why have 1,620 scheduled missing services not been accounted; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 188 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 24 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 32 bypasses report; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the two skips reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Sandringham Line, 4,868 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 4,700 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 168 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or otherwise failed to run scheduled services, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 105 missing services: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Sandringham Line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Sandringham Line — (a) why have 63 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 65 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 37 short services reported; 3 September 2020 47

(d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the two bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the one skipped service reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

183735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s (PTV) Public transport monthly operational performance report, January 2020, that shows, for the Werribee Line, 5,575 services were scheduled in January 2020 and 5,256 of the scheduled services reached their destination, meaning that 319 were cancelled, short trips, bypasses, station skips or otherwise failed to run scheduled service, and noting that the data reported by PTV only accounts for 162 missing services: (1) How are cancelled, short trips, bypasses and station skips recorded on the Werribee Line. (2) For the January 2020 performance data on the Werribee Line — (a) why have 157 scheduled missing services not been accounted for; (b) how many additional services were cancelled and not reported in the 70 cancelled services reported; (c) how many additional short trips occurred and were not included in the 61 short services reported; (d) how many additional bypasses occurred and were not included in the 27 bypasses reported; and (e) how many additional station skips occurred and were not included in the four skipped service reported. (3) How accurate is the PTV performance data.

(Notice received 17 March 2020)

1867 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: Will the Minister reconsider the current logging occurring in the Toolangi and Rubicon State Forests and push for a moratorium on this until fire damage is finalised and damage assessed.

1878 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) who can give financial assistance to victims of crime in Victoria: In the 2019 calendar year, how many victims of crime received financial compensation from VOCAT.

1879 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) and the maximum amount of financial assistance a victim of crime can receive, which depends on the details of the crime and if they are a primary, secondary or related victim: On average, what level of funding do primary victims of sexual offences receive.

(Notice received 18 March 2020)

1904 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 10 March 2020.

1905 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 11 March 2020.

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1906 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 12 March 2020.

1907 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 13 March 2020.

1908 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 14 March 2020.

1909 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 15 March 2020.

1910 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 16 March 2020.

1911 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the average wait time for patients at the COVID-19 Screening Clinics located at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, Monash Clayton, Northern Hospital and Sunshine Hospital on 17 March 2020.

1923 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many phone calls have been made to Victoria’s Nurse on Call Hotline for COVID-19 from its first day of operation to 17 March 2020 inclusive.

1941 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: If drive through COVID-19 clinics are established what are the time frames to have those clinics operational and where will they be situated.

1953 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Government providing additional funding to assist with testing and a new Victorian consortium led by the Doherty Institute and Burnet Institutes receiving $4 million to develop novel diagnostics and point-of- care tests, new therapeutics and to support clinical trials and public health initiatives to reduce transmission of the COVID-19: When will the novel diagnostics and point-of-care tests be in operation.

1956 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How will the Government manage vulnerable communities such as the homeless and will dedicated shelters and clinics be set up for these vulnerable cohorts and will they be actively monitored.

1964 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: Has the Government identified additional premises to be utilised as dedicated COVID-19 hospitals.

(Notice received 23 April 2020)

1987 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and noting that we have seen increasing levels of social restrictions, the continued panic buying of staple goods in supermarkets and further noting apparent restrictions on testing for the virus: 3 September 2020 49

(1) How is the Government conducting COVID-19 tests and how many are being done each day. (2) What is the cost per test. (3) How many test kits are available. (4) How many tests can be processed each day. (5) How will the Government detect the disease spreading in the community if only people with known contact with confirmed carriers are tested. (6) Are pathology labs across Victoria processing tests or is there a central facility.

1994 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Regional Development (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to vegetation in Melbourne’s suburbs: (1) Is the Minister aware of the importance of preserving and enhancing tree cover in Melbourne’s suburbs in the light of climate change and the urban heat island effect, noting that this means that vegetation is necessary to prevent suburbs, and people, from overheating in the future. (2) Is it correct that vegetation cover in Melbourne’s suburbs has been declining over the past 20 years, particularly on private land, and if so — (a) what information does the Government collect concerning the extent of Melbourne’s vegetation cover over time, suburb by suburb; (b) will the Minister make that information available; and (c) what steps will the Government take to protect our remaining vegetation cover, including on private land.

199635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the North East Link Project listed on page 76 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019- 20 Budget: (1) What is the 2019-20 budget for this project. (2) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (3) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020.

199735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the ‘75 by 2025’ project listed on page 76 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $230 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

199835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Hall Road upgrade listed on page 76 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $400,000: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date for this project.

200135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the South Road upgrade listed on page 76 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019- 20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $400,000: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date for this project.

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200335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Level Crossing Removal Program listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $1.01 billion: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

200435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Metropolitan Network Modernisation Program listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $208.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

200535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the M80 Ring Road upgrade listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $52.8 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

200735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Monash Freeway upgrade – Stage Two listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $207.1 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

200835 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Mordialloc Freeway listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $209.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

200935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Plenty Road upgrade – Stage Two listed on page 79 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $36.7 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and 3 September 2020 51

(b) when were they sought.

201135 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the West Gate Tunnel Project listed on page 82 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $1.6 billion: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

201335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Better Train Services for Bendigo project listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $12.6 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

201635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Hurstbridge Line upgrade – Stage Two listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $21.5 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date for this project.

201735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the new trains for the Sunbury line listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $202 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

202335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Frankston Line stabling (Kananook) listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $124 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

202435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Trains project listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $296 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. 3 September 2020 52

202535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Metro Tunnel project listed on page 159 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019- 20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $1.59 billion: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

202935 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Murray Basin Rail Project listed on page 159 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $178.4 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) When will this project be completed in accordance with the full initial scope.

203235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Ballarat Line Upgrade – Stage One project listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $158.3 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

203335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Ballarat Line Upgrade – Stage Two project listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $3.2 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

203435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Bendigo/Echuca Line upgrade listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $41.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

203535 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Geelong Line upgrade: Waurn Ponds Duplication – Stage One listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $41 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — 3 September 2020 53

(a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

203635 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Gippsland Line Upgrade – Stage One listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $44.4 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

203735 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Warrnambool Line upgrade listed on page 161 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $55.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

204035 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Wyndham Vale Stabling Yard project listed on page 161 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $76.5 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

204130 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Suburban Rail Loop project listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget, and noting that there is no estimated expenditure listed for this project: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date.

204235 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Melbourne Airport Rail project listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated budget for the project of $50 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date. (4) What was to be delivered for the $50 million that was allocated in 2019-20.

204335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Western Rail Plan listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $18.6 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) What is the expected completion date. 2044 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC): (1) How much funding was allocated to the VLRC in the 2019-20 Budget. 3 September 2020 54

(2) How many reports consisting of legal recommendations have been tabled by the VLRC since 2000. (3) In relation to the reports produced by the Victorian Law Reform Commission, how many have been publicly referred.

2077 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to assaults on emergency workers in Victoria and consistent with the definitions of ‘custodial officer’, ‘youth justice custodial officer’ and ‘emergency worker’ on duty in section 10AA of the Sentencing Act 1991 and the definitions of ‘injury’ and ‘serious injury’ in section 15 of the Crimes Act 1958: (1) For each of the five years from 2015 to 2019 inclusive, and for the 2020 calendar year to date — (a) how many occasions have detainees in Victorian correctional facilities caused injury, including serious injury, to a custodial officer or officers on duty; (b) how many of the perpetrators have been formally charged in relation to these attacks on custodial officers on duty; (c) how many of the perpetrators of these attacks have been sentenced to additional time in detention for these offences; and (d) for those identified in (c), what has been the average additional sentence for their attacks on a custodial officer or officers on duty. (2) For each of the five years from 2015 to 2019 inclusive, and for the 2020 calendar year to date — (a) how many occasions have detainees in Victorian correctional facilities caused injury, including serious injury, to a youth justice custodial officer or officers on duty; (b) how many of the perpetrators have been formally charged in relation to these attacks on youth justice custodial officers on duty; (c) how many of the perpetrators of these attacks have been sentenced to additional time in detention for such offences; and (d) for those identified in (c), what has been the average additional sentence for their attacks on a youth justice custodial officer or officers on duty. (3) For each of the five years from 2015 to 2019 inclusive, and for the 2020 calendar year to date — (a) how many occasions have people in Victoria caused injury, including serious injury, to an emergency worker or workers on duty; (b) how many of the perpetrators have been formally charged in relation to these attacks on emergency workers on duty; (c) how many of the perpetrators of these attacks have received a custodial sentence for such offences; and (d) for those identified in (c), what has been the average sentence for their attacks on an emergency worker or workers on duty.

2078 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Workplace Safety): In relation to WorkSafe Victoria improvement notices issued relating to workplace issues at Victoria’s correctional facilities: (1) How many improvement notices have been issued in total since 1 January 2015. (2) Which prisons and other correctional facilities were improvement notices issued to, and on what date in each case, have these notices been issued. (3) How many occasions in total has a recipient of an improvement notice in these cases been charged with an indictable offence for failure to comply with the notice, and at what facility and on what date did each case occur. (4) What has been the — (a) highest penalty applied to those found guilty of failing to comply with the improvement notices, and at which facility and on what date was the penalty applied; and (b) average penalty applied to those found guilty of failing to comply with the improvement notices, and at which facility and on what date was the penalty applied.

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2081 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services’ modelling: How many daily new infections, or total live cases or any other measures coming from the modelling, would mean that the Victorian healthcare system is overwhelmed.

2100 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 Pandemic Plan for the Victorian Health Sector and noting that page 9 of the Plan states ‘work is currently underway to increase capacity in Victoria’s reference laboratory, followed by quality assurance of commercial assays for use in metropolitan hospitals, before expansion to all primary laboratories, contingent on the Therapeutic Goods Administration approval (or exemption) and the National Association of Testing Authorities accreditation of testing at national level’: (1) Have any other laboratories in Victoria required expansion, and if so, which laboratories. (2) How many laboratories exist in the public system in Victoria and what is their combined testing capacity for COVID-19. (3) How many laboratories exist in the private system in Victoria and what is their combined testing capacity for COVID-19.

2122 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and information provided to general practitioners by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): (1) How many have participated in webinars conducted by the Government. (2) Is DHHS following up with all general practitioner clinics to ensure they have received the appropriate information when dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19.

2128 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What funding is allocated to the Victorian Personal Protective Equipment taskforce.

2137 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: On what date will planning for the Frankston Hospital be complete.

2139 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: When will the $2.4 million business case for a new hospital at Toolern be complete.

2140 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: By what date will the new paediatric emergency departments be complete at — (a) Frankston Hospital; (b) Geelong Hospital; (c) Maroondah Hospital; (d) Casey Hospital; and (e) The Northern Hospital.

2141 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: By what date will the new Maryborough Hospital upgrade be complete.

2143 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: When will the Geelong Women’s and Children’s Hospital be operational.

2146 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: At what stage would the Government consider wide spread community testing.

(Notice received 27 April 2020)

2153 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to hospital admissions: (1) What was the rate of Emergency Department presentations in the Northern Victoria electorate for each month of 2019. 3 September 2020 56

(2) What has been the rate of Emergency Department presentations in the Northern Victoria electorate for each month of 2020 to date. (3) What was the number of inpatient admissions in the Northern Victoria electorate for each month of 2019. (4) What has been the number of inpatient admissions in the Northern Victoria electorate for each month of 2020 to date.

2154 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the response in Northern Victoria to the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) How many tests have been conducted by each Local Government Area and/or by each testing facility for COVID-19 in the Northern Victoria electorate for each month of 2020 to date. (2) What is the current number of ventilators in hospitals in the Northern Victoria electorate. (3) How many extra ventilators have been provided to each hospital in the Northern Victoria electorate during the 2020 calendar year. (4) What has been the total cost to the Victorian Government for supplying all the additional ventilators to hospitals in the Northern Victoria electorate. (5) What is the average expected ‘lifespan’ of the additional ventilators. (6) Will the same broad amount of ventilators now continue to be retained in hospitals in the Northern Victoria electorate, particularly in preparation for potential future pandemics.

2155 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Ambulance Services: In relation to records of triple zero (000) phone calls made to request an ambulance: (1) How long are audio records of triple zero call requests for an ambulance retained. (2) How long are any kind of written records of triple zero call requests for an ambulance retained. (3) Are full audio recordings made of triple zero call requests for an ambulance, and if so, of which calls. (4) Are full written transcripts made of triple zero call requests for an ambulance, and if so, of which calls.

2157 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the delivery of mobile police stations: (1) Is the Government still budgeting to spend a total of $5 million on the delivery of five mobile police stations, and if not, what is the current amount of planned expenditure on these stations. (2) On what date is the operation of each of these mobile police stations currently scheduled to begin. (3) Will each of these mobile police stations be used throughout Victoria or only in certain parts of Victoria once operational, and if so, in which parts of Victoria.

(Notice received 29 April 2020)

2181 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the various coronavirus strains: Has the Government received advice about how many different mutations there are of COVID-19 and, if so — (a) on what date or dates was this advice received; (b) from whom was this advice received; and (c) what does the Government currently accept the total number of mutations to be.

2183 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to mental health support: (1) During the 2018-19 financial year, how many people accessed publicly funded mental health support from — (a) within the Northern Victoria electorate only; and (b) across the state as a whole. 3 September 2020 57

(2) During the 2019-20 financial year, how many people accessed publicly funded mental health support from — (a) within the Northern Victoria electorate only; and (b) across the state as a whole. (3) How much of the funding commitment of $28.7 million from the 2019-20 Budget to provide 7,000 extra Victorians with earlier access to clinical mental health support and care has, to date, been spent —

(a) in total; and (b) in respect only of patients living in the Northern Victoria electorate.

2186 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the number of people who have died at the ‘home/residence’ classification in the ‘place of death’ statistics recorded by Births, Deaths and Marriages: (1) In total, how many people died at their home or another private residence in Victoria in the following calendar years — (a) 2018; and (b) 2019. (2) In total, how many people have died at their home or another private residence in Victoria since 24 March 2020 inclusive.

(Notice received 4 May 2020)

2189 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to Community Corrections Orders (CCO): (1) How many CCOs were issued in 2019. (2) How many CCO breaches were registered in 2019. (3) To what extent are breaches of CCOs contributing to a higher recidivism rate in Victoria.

2194 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to cyberbullying, image-based abuse and sex-based extortion: Noting the comments made by the National e-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, on 22 April 2020, that there has been a 40 per cent overall increase across Australia in these three forms of abuse from the time that COVID-19 movement restrictions began in March: (1) Are the national figures cited by the National e-Safety Commissioner consistent with the figures specifically for Victoria during this period, and if not, what are the correct figures for Victoria in these categories since COVID-19 related movement restrictions commenced. (2) What specific practical actions have been taken by the Government during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic to date, to address any increases in these three forms of abuse.

(Notice received 7 May 2020)

2213 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to numbers of ventilators in public hospitals: (1) What was the total number of ventilators in Victorian public hospitals on each of the following dates — (a) 1 January 2015; (b) 1 January 2016; (c) 1 January 2017; (d) 1 January 2018; (e) 1 January 2019; (f) 1 January 2020; and (g) 1 May 2020. (2) What was the total number of ventilators in public hospitals in the Northern Victoria electorate on each of the following dates — (a) 1 January 2015; 3 September 2020 58

(b) 1 January 2016; (c) 1 January 2017; (d) 1 January 2018; (e) 1 January 2019; and (f) 1 January 2020.

(Notice received 8 May 2020)

221938 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to Mooroolbark Railway Station: (1) How many — (a) parking spaces are currently available to commuters; (b) free parking spaces are currently available to commuters; and (c) free parking spaces will be available in the proposed multistorey car park upgrade. (2) What delivery model will be used to construct the multistorey carpark and how will it be funded. (3) What are the dates for key delivery milestones, for example, planning, consultation, tender, contract award, start of works and completion. (4) Will there be any excess land once the multistorey car park is complete and if so, what will it be used for.

222139 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Lilydale Railway Station: (1) How many — (a) parking spaces are currently available to commuters; (b) free parking spaces are currently available to commuters; and (c) free parking spaces will be available to commuters once the elevated Lilydale station is completed. (2) Will there be any excess land once the multistorey car park is complete, and if so, what will it be used for.

222335 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Manchester Road, Mooroolbark, and Maroondah Highway, Lilydale, level crossing removals: (1) Who are the members of the Stakeholder Liaison Groups formed for Mooroolbark and Lilydale. (2) What are dates and times of each meeting held by the Stakeholder Liaison Groups for Mooroolbark and Lilydale.

(Notice received 11 May 2020)

2243 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Creative Industries): In relation to the VicArts grants announced on the Creative Victoria website and referred to in the 26 April 2020 media release titled ‘Survival Package to Help Save Arts Jobs’: (1) Are the recently announced VicArts grants part of an existing ongoing program and not additional funding. (2) What is the dollar value of metropolitan based grants. (3) What is the dollar value of Regional Victoria based grants.

(Notice received 12 May 2020)

2245 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Regional Development (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to rehabilitation services in Victorian prisons: (1) What is the average amount of funding that is directed to a Victorian prisoner per year. (2) What percentage of Victorian prisoners do not engage with any rehabilitation services whilst in prison. 3 September 2020 59

(3) Is the Government considering funding additional animal-related rehabilitation programs in order to reduce the rate of recidivism.

(Notice received 14 May 2020)

225242 MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Local Government (for the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation): How many inspections of rooming houses in the area of Dandenong bounded by Jones Road, Railway Parade/Foster Street, Robinson Street and Princes Highway were undertaken by Consumer Affairs Victoria in — (a) July 2019; (b) August 2019; (c) September 2019; (d) October 2019; (e) November 2019; (f) December 2019; (g) January 2020; (h) February 2020; (i) March 2020; and (j) April 2020.

(Notice received 15 May 2020)

2262 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to the operation of the medically supervised injecting room at the North Richmond Community Health: (1) How many users of the injecting room, over the entire history of the facility, have been referred to rehabilitation centres and what has been the total financial cost of those users (2) Are there limits to the number of times in one day that users can visit the injecting room in order to inject, and if so, what are those limits. (3) What is the medical definition of an overdose within the confines of the injecting room. (4) How many users who have overdosed, over the history of the facility, have been specifically referred to alcohol and other drug support services and what is that figure as a percentage of all users who have overdosed at the injecting room. (5) Comparing the entire history of the time that the injecting room has been open with the same time period prior to its opening, what has been the percentage changes in — (a) recorded instances of crime within a three-kilometre radius of the medically supervised injecting room; and (b) recorded reports of crime within a three-kilometre radius of the medically supervised injecting room.

(Notice received 22 May 2020)

2265 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the Magistrates’ Court as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020.

2266 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the Children’s Court as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020. 3 September 2020 60

2267 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the County Court as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020.

2268 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the Supreme Court as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020.

2269 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the Coroners Court as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020.

2270 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): What is the target percentage capacity (forecast actual number of hearings/maximum number of hearings) for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal as at — (a) 30 May 2020; (b) 30 June 2020; and (c) 30 September 2020.

2271 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How long will it take to clear the backlog of court cases impacted by the COVID-19 measures.

2272 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): Will you ensure that the caseload backlogs for 2020-21 are no more than those in 2018-19 in the Children’s Court.

2273 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): Will you ensure the caseload backlogs for 2020-21 are no more than those in 2018-19 in the Magistrates’ Court.

2274 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): Will Victorian courts have extended sittings, including January 2021, to help address the caseload backlog.

(Notice received 25 May 2020)

2275 MR LIMBRICK — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to altering records of sex on birth certificates under the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Amendment Act 2019: Since the commencement of the Act: (1) How many birth certificates have been altered to update sex descriptors. (2) What sex descriptors have been changed and what sex descriptor have they been changed to. (3) What are all the listed sex descriptors.

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(Notice received 26 May 2020)

2276 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Local Government (for the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation): In relation to the tenant landlord provisions under the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020: Since the commencement of the Act: (1) How many arrangements have been registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria. (2) How many matters for resolution have been received per calendar month. (3) How many matters for resolution have been received this month to date. (4) What is the average time taken to finalise and close a dispute matter, by month. (5) How many matters were referred to the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, by month. (6) How many matters were referred to the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria this month to date. (7) What is the average time taken to finalise and close a dispute matter at the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria, by month. (8) How many orders have been issued by the Chief Dispute Resolution Officer for Residential Tenancies, by month. (9) How many orders have been issued by the Chief Dispute Resolution Officer for Residential Tenancies this month to date. (10) What is the average time taken for a determination.

2277 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business: In relation to the tenant landlord provisions under the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020: Since the commencement of the Act: (1) How many disputes have been registered and received by the Victorian Small Business Commissioner. (2) How many disputes have been heard at mediation, by calendar month. (3) How many disputes have been heard at mediation this month to date. (4) What is the average time taken from receiving a matter for mediation to finalising and closing the matter, by month. (5) How many matters since the new laws commenced were not resolved using the mediation service.

(Notice received 28 May 2020)

228740 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the media release on 25 May 2020 titled ‘Massive Bendigo Rail Project Complete’, and noting the claims that the benefits of the maintenance works were ‘more reliable and comfortable journeys’: According to Public Transport Victoria performance data, the Bendigo line failed its reliability target every month in 2020 and for 6 out of the 12 months from May 2019 to April 2020: (1) How much of a reliability improvement will the Minister commit to going forward. (2) On how many months from May 2020 to 30 June 2021 will the reliability target be met.

228840 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the media release on 25 May 2020 titled ‘Massive Bendigo Rail Project Complete’, and noting the claims that the benefits of the maintenance works were ‘more reliable and comfortable journeys’: According to Public Transport Victoria performance data, the Bendigo line failed its punctuality target 11 out of the 12 months from May 2019 to April 2020, with April 2020 being the only month with an acceptable standard in punctuality due to the COVID- 19 movement restrictions: (1) How much punctuality improvement will the Minister commit to as a result of these maintenance works. (2) On how many months from May 2020 to 30 June 2021 will the punctuality target be met.

228941 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the media release on 25 May 2020 titled ‘Massive Bendigo Rail Project Complete’, and 3 September 2020 62

noting the claims that the benefits of the maintenance works were ‘more reliable and comfortable journeys’: (1) What measure of ‘passenger comfort’ is being used to access ‘passenger comfort’ improvement. (2) How much improvement will the completed maintenance works make.

229040 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the media release on 25 May 2020 titled ‘Massive Bendigo Rail Project Complete’, and noting the claim that 50 workers were employed starting in January: (1) What was the number of full time equivalent (FTE) and the head count on the project at project start, and of these — (a) how many were contractors; (b) how many were direct V/Line employees; and (c) how many were VicTrack employees. (2) What was the number of FTE and the head count on the project at each month end during the project, and of these — (a) how many were contractors; (b) how many were direct V/Line employees; and (c) how many were VicTrack employees. (3) What was the number of FTE and the head count on the project at completion, and of these — (a) how many were contractors; (b) how many were direct V/Line employees; and (c) how many were VicTrack employees.

229140 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the media release on 25 May 2020 titled ‘Massive Bendigo Rail Project Complete’, and noting the claim that this project is part of a broader annual network maintenance program with $103 million allocated for this financial year: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for this financial year, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) regional line on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2292 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ongoing annual V/Line network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for each financial year from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2019, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) regional line on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2293 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual V/Line network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for the financial year 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) regional line on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; 3 September 2020 63

(d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2294 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual V/Line network maintenance programs: What is the budget per year over the forward estimates.

2295 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ongoing annual Metro network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for each financial year from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2020, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) metro line on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2296 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual Metro network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for the financial year 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) metro line on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2297 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual Metro network maintenance programs: What is the budget per year over the forward estimates.

2298 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ongoing annual tram network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for each financial year from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2020, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) tram route on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; (e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2299 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual tram network maintenance programs: What is the full schedule of maintenance works for the financial year 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021, expressed in table form, identifying the — (a) tram route on which the works are undertaken; (b) nature of the works; (c) funding allocation; (d) actual expenditure; 3 September 2020 64

(e) scheduled completion date; (f) actual completion date; and (g) benefits.

2300 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to maintaining transparency and accountability for ongoing annual tram network maintenance programs: What is the budget per year over the forward estimates.

(Notice received 29 May 2020)

2301 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to hospital bed numbers in Victoria that are required to manage the COVID-19 crisis: What was the total number of — (a) intensive care unit beds in public hospitals on 1 April 2020; (b) intensive care unit beds in private hospitals on 1 April 2020; (c) intensive care unit beds in public hospitals on 1 May 2020; (d) intensive care unit beds in private hospitals on 1 May 2020; (e) intensive care unit beds in public hospitals on 28 May 2020; (f) intensive care unit beds in private hospitals on 28 May 2020; (g) ward beds in public hospitals on 1 April 2020; (h) ward beds in private hospitals on 1 April 2020; (i) ward beds in public hospitals on 1 May 2020; (j) ward beds in private hospitals on 1 May 2020; (k) ward beds in public hospitals on 28 May 2020; and (l) ward beds in private hospitals on 28 May 2020.

2302 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the $65 million of capital works announced on 1 April 2020: (1) How much has been expended as at 28 May 2020 and on which capital works. (2) What capital works have commenced. (3) Which capital works have concluded. (4) What is the amount spent on workforce training. (5) Which workforce training programs have been included.

2303 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the stockpile figure for COVID-19 test kits on — (a) 17 March 2020; (b) 27 March 2020; (c) 31 March 2020; (d) 14 April 2020; (e) 28 April 2020; and (f) 28 May 2020.

2304 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the pop-up mobile testing sites: Which construction sites were visited by the Incolink Mobile COVID-19 Screening Bus from 29 April 2020 to 28 May 2020.

2305 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 screening tests: How many tests were conducted each day from 25 January 2020 to 28 May 2020, expressed in table form, at: (1) Metropolitan health services — (a) Alfred Hospital; (b) Austin Hospital; (c) Box Hill Hospital, Eastern Health; (d) Casey Hospital, Monash Health; (e) Dandenong Hospital, Monash Health; (f) Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health; (g) Monash Medical Centre Clayton, Monash Health; 3 September 2020 65

(h) Northern Hospital, Northern Health; (i) Royal Children's Hospital; (j) Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne Health; (k) St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne; and (l) Sunshine Hospital, Western Health. (2) Regional health services — (a) Barwon Health North, Geelong, Barwon Health; (b) Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong; (c) Bacchus Marsh, Djerriwarrh Health Services; (d) Ballarat Health Services; (e) Benalla Health; (f) Bendigo Hospital; (g) Kyneton District Health, Central Highlands Rural Health; (h) Echuca Hospital, Echuca Regional Health; (i) Hamilton, Western District Health Services; (j) Horsham, Wimmera Health Care Group; (k) Maryborough District Health Service; (l) Melton, Djerriwarrh Health Services; (m) Phillip Island Health Hub, Bass Coast Health; (n) Portland District Health; (o) Shepparton Hospital, Goulburn Valley Health; (p) Stawell Regional Health; (q) Swan Hill District Health; (r) Wangaratta Hospital, Northeast Health; (s) Warrnambool, South West Healthcare; (t) Wodonga Campus, Albury Wodonga Health; and (u) Wonthaggi Hospital, Bass Coast Health. (3) Community testing locations — (a) Bayside Shopping Centre, Frankston; (b) Bunnings, West Footscray; (c) Chadstone Shopping Centre; (d) Doncaster Shopping Centre; (e) Highpoint Shopping Centre; (f) Northland Shopping Centre; (g) Pacific Werribee; (h) Pacific Epping; (i) Watergardens Town Centre; and (j) Westfield Fountain Gate.

2306 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: Has the Minister ever met with Mr Tony Kairouz of Cedar Meats prior to and during the outbreak of the COVID-19 cluster in April 2020.

2307 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: Has the Minister ever received campaign donations from Mr Tony Kairouz of Cedar Meats or any member of his family.

2308 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: Has the Minister ever received a campaign donation from Cedar Meats.

2309 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many COVID-19 quarantine exemptions were granted from 16 March 2020 to 28 May 2020 for — (a) health related issues; (b) mental health related issues; and (c) compassionate care related issues.

2310 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the operation of Southern Cross Station by Civic Nexus Pty Ltd (Civic Nexus): 3 September 2020 66

(1) Has Civic Nexus given formal notice of usage of Southern Cross Station being close to target capacity as required under Clause 27.2 of the Services and Development Agreement (SDA), and if so, on what date. (2) Was a Southern Cross Station passenger and user survey under Clause 27.1. of the SDA carried out by Civic Nexus and reported to the Department of Transport in the 2018- 19 financial year, and if so, what were the reported outcomes.

2311 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Civic Nexus Pty Ltd’s company accounts lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for the 2018-19 financial year making reference to the State confirming in April 2019 that peak hour target capacity at Southern Cross Station has be exceeded: Has formal usage verification testing been undertaken and recorded by the Department of Transport in or around April 2019, and if so, what were the results.

231240 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the operation of Southern Cross Station by Civic Nexus Pty Ltd (Civic Nexus): (1) Has Civic Nexus given formal notice of usage of Southern Cross Station being close to target capacity as required under Clause 27.2 of the Services and Development Agreement (SDA), and if so, on what date. (2) Was a Southern Cross Station passenger and user survey under Clause 27.1. of the SDA carried out by Civic Nexus and reported to the Department of Transport in the 2018- 19 financial year, and if so, what were the reported outcomes.

231340 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Civic Nexus Pty Ltd’s company accounts lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission for the 2018-19 financial year making reference to the State confirming in April 2019 that peak hour target capacity at Southern Cross Station has be exceeded: Has formal usage verification testing been undertaken and recorded by the Department of Transport in or around April 2019, and if so, what were the results.

2329 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Small Business: Has the Minister received any representation from the Member for Box Hill, Mr Paul Hamer MP, on behalf of traders or small businesses in the Box Hill electorate requesting financial or other assistance due to hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, and if so, how many representations has the Minister received from the Member.

2330 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Small Business: Has the Minister received any representation from the Member for Mount Waverley, Mr Matt Fregon MP, on behalf of traders or small businesses in the Mount Waverley electorate requesting financial or other assistance due to hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, and if so, how many representations has the Minister received from the Member.

2331 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Small Business: Has the Minister received any representation from the Member for Ivanhoe, Mr Anthony Carbines MP, on behalf of traders or small businesses in the Ivanhoe electorate requesting financial or other assistance due to hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic, and if so, how many representations has the Minister received from the Member.

2333 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Small Business: In relation to payments from the Business Support Fund: (1) How many businesses in the electorates of Box Hill, Ivanhoe and Mount Waverley have received a payment from the Business Support Fund as at 31 May 2020. (2) How many applications from businesses in the electorates of Box Hill, Ivanhoe and Mount Waverley were not approved, and what were the grounds for non-approval.

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2334 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Small Business: How many businesses in the electorate of Box Hill have registered for the Commercial Tenancy Relief as at 31 May 2020 and how many were approved.

2335 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers): In relation to aged care facilities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region: (1) What specific arrangements has the Minister made to assist aged care facilities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region. (2) In the local government areas of Whitehorse, Monash and Boroondara — (a) how many aged care facilities have had on-site testing for COVID-19 as at 31 May 2020; and (b) how many aged care facilities have been closed for cleaning due to COVID-19 as at 31 May 2020.

234142 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence): In relation the Orange Door family violence Support and Safety Hub in North Eastern Melbourne: (1) What was the average length of time a client waited to be assigned a practitioner between January and May 2020. (2) What was the longest period a client waited to be assigned a practitioner between January and May 2020.

(Notice received 1 June 2020)

2348 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard at the County Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2349 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2350 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

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2351 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard at the Supreme Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2352 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard at the Children’s Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2353 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were cancelled at the County Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2354 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were cancelled at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2355 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were cancelled at the Supreme Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2356 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were cancelled at the Children’s Court of Victoria — 3 September 2020 69

(a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2357 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were cancelled at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2358 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard via video link at the County Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2359 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard via video link at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2360 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard via video link at the Supreme Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2361 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard via video link at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in — (a) February 2019; 3 September 2020 70

(b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

2362 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How many matters were heard via video link at the Children’s Court of Victoria in — (a) February 2019; (b) March 2019; (c) April 2019; (d) May 2019; (e) February 2020; (f) March 2020; (g) April 2020; and (h) May 2020.

(Notice received 2 June 2020)

2369 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Government recently permitting the Australian Bow Hunters Association to hunt dingoes (‘wild dogs’) to collect a bounty and given that the Government’s own Order in Council only permit dingoes to be killed in prescribed places with firearms under specific circumstances: Are dingoes permitted to be shot with bow and arrow for a bounty.

2370 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to bureaucratic interference with patients trying to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD): (1) What prolonged time of weeks or months is the VAD Review Board imposing upon patients attempting to access the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017. (2) Is the Minister aware that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) recently had to review a residency issue because the VAD Review Board was repeatedly rejecting first assessments. (3) Is the Minister aware that the co-ordinating medical practitioner was required to apply to VCAT for review their own decision because the VAD Review Board prevented the co- ordinating practitioner from referring the patient to a consulting practitioner. (4) Under what power is the VAD Review Board rejecting first assessments. (5) Is the Minister aware that the VAD Review Board is rejecting first assessments, repeatedly in one case. (6) Is the Minister concerned that half of the patients attempting to use the VAD Legislation fail because the VAD Review Board process prevents doctors from proceeding through the stages required to obtain a permit. (7) Is the Minister taking any steps to correct the issues raised in the VCAT ruling with respect to the VAD Review Board exceeding its powers in refusing to allow the co- ordinating medical practitioner to lodge a first assessment. (8) What plans are there to address the fact that VAD is not available in Wodonga.

2372 MR ATKINSON — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Workplace Safety): In relation to the COVID-19 pandemic: (1) What advice has the Government received regarding the occupational health and safety implications of working from home instructions issued by the Government and employers to staff. (2) What advice has the Government received regarding the legal liability to employers for any ongoing working from home staffing arrangements after the current Government COVID-19 pandemic control orders are lifted.

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(Notice received 4 June 2020)

2374 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2019: (1) Six months prior to the introduction of the Bill in Parliament in November 2019, did the Premier meet with representatives from — (a) Maurice Blackburn; (b) Quinn Emanuel; (c) Shine Lawyers; (d) Slater & Gordon; (e) Maddens Lawyers; (f) Phi Finney McDonald; (g) Adero Law; (h) Johnson Winter & Slattery; (i) Corrs Chambers Westgarth; (j) Levitt Robinson; (k) Williams Roberts; and (l) Piper Alderman. (2) Has the Attorney-General ever received campaign donations from any of the representatives in (1).

2375 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Sunbury Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2376 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sunbury Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2377 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Diggers Rest Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2378 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Diggers Rest Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded. 3 September 2020 72

2379 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Watergardens Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2380 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Watergardens Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2381 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Keilor Plains Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2382 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Keilor Plains Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2383 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to St Albans Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2384 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to St Albans Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2385 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Ginifer Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. 3 September 2020 73

(2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2386 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Ginifer Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded. 2387 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Albion Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2388 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Albion Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2389 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Sunshine Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2390 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Sunshine Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2391 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Tottenham Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

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2392 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Tottenham Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2393 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to West Footscray Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2394 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to West Footscray Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2395 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Middle Footscray Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2396 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Middle Footscray Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2397 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Footscray Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2398 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Footscray Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 75

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2399 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to South Kensington Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2400 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to South Kensington Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2401 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to North Melbourne Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2402 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to North Melbourne Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

(Notice received 16 June 2020)

2403 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Cranbourne Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2404 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Cranbourne Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 76

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2405 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Merinda Park Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2406 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Merinda Park Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2407 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Lynbrook Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2408 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Lynbrook Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2409 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Pakenham Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2410 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Pakenham Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 77

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2411 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Cardinia Road Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2412 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Cardinia Road Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2413 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Officer Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2414 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Officer Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2415 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Beaconsfield Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2416 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Beaconsfield Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 78

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2417 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Berwick Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2418 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Berwick Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2419 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Narre Warren Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2420 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Narre Warren Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2421 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Hallam Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2422 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hallam Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 79

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2423 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Dandenong Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2424 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Dandenong Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2425 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Yarram Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works

2426 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Yarram Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2427 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Noble Park Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2428 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Noble Park Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 80

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2429 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Sandown Park Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2430 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sandown Park Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2431 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Springvale Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2432 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Springvale Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2433 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Westall Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2434 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Westall Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 81

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2435 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Clayton Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2436 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Clayton Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2437 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Huntingdale Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2438 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Huntingdale Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2439 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Oakleigh Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2440 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Oakleigh Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 82

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2441 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Murrumbeena Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2442 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Murrumbeena Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2443 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Hughesdale Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2444 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hughesdale Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. (3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2445 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to all works undertaken at the Carnegie Railway Station and station precinct, excluding track and rail infrastructure and level crossing removals, for each financial year between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2020: (1) What was the broad category of the works, i.e. scheduled maintenance, State Government funded budget initiative, State/Federal funded budget initiative, or other. (2) What is the initiative under the Victoria Budget Papers for the works funded by a State Government funded budget initiative or State/Federal funded budget initiatives. (3) What was done for all instances of railway station and precinct works. (4) What funds were allocated to each instance of station and precinct works.

2446 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Carnegie Railway Station and commuter car park, for each financial year between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2014: (1) What funding allocations were made for general maintenance. (2) What funding allocations were made for upgrades. 3 September 2020 83

(3) What works were done in instances where any upgrade was funded.

2449 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads: In relation to the Federal Government committing $50 million to immediately address the well documented and acknowledged traffic congestion issues on the Calder Freeway and the dangerous intersection at Calder Park Drive through the construction of the Keilor Park Drive overpass and noting the State Government has committed nothing: (1) When will construction on the Keilor Park Drive overpass begin. (2) When will the Keilor Park Drive overpass be completed. (3) Why has the State Government delayed this critical project which aims to improve safety and relieve congestion on our roads. 2450 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads: In relation to the Federal Government’s $10 million commitment to the urgent and important Jetty Road and Mornington Peninsula Freeway Intersection Upgrade Project which will improve congestion and safety issues between Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Jetty Road and noting that the State Government has yet to act: (1) When will this Project commence. (2) When will this Project be completed. (3) Why has the State Government delayed this critical project which aims to improve safety and relieve congestion on our roads. (4) Will the upgrade include an extension of the Morning Peninsula Freeway from Boneo Road to Truemans Road.

(Notice received 17 June 2020)

247742 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project: (1) What is the actual output expenditure for the financial year — (a) 2015-16; (b) 2016-17; and (c) 2018-19. (2) What is the actual capital expenditure for the financial year — (a) 2015-15; (b) 2016-17; and (c) 2018-19.

248142 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting page 10 states that the fleet will have 60 per cent local content and further noting on page 16 of the Local Jobs First Annual Report 2018-19, the local figure reported is 50 per cent, 10 per cent lower: What is the local content requirement for delivery of the fleet component of the High Capacity Metro Train Project.

248242 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: (1) What is the revised date for this milestone. (2) What has caused the delay. (3) Has the date for the milestone ‘Provisional acceptance of the Initial Fleet’, due by 2 August 2021 changed, and if so, what is the revised date. (4) Has the date for the milestone ‘Provisional acceptance of the Fleet’, due by 18 July 2023 changed, and if so, what is the revised date. (5) Has the date for the milestone ‘Provisional acceptance of the Project’, due by 18 July 2023 changed, and if so, what is the revised date. 3 September 2020 84

(6) Has the date for the milestone ‘Final acceptance of the Fleet’, due by 29 January 2024 changed, and if so, what is the revised date. (7) Has the date for the milestone ‘Maintenance phase’, initially listed as 14 December 2018 to 18 July 2053 changed, and if so, what are the revised dates.

248342 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Roads (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train contracts, specifically Schedule 5, Change Compensation Principles: (1) How many change notices have been submitted by Project Co., to date. (2) What is the ‘Change Compensation Event’, as defined in Table 1 of Schedule 5, and the date of each change notice. (3) Which change notices were accepted by the State. (4) What is the effect on project milestones or amounts payable by the State, over the life of the contract, of each accepted change notice. (5) How many ‘Modification Orders’ and ‘Modification Requests’ have been issued by the State to date, and what is the date of issue of each ‘Modification Order’ and ‘Modification Request. (6) What is the technical specification number involved, for example the ROL number, and what is the new specification where a technical specification change has occurred, either by a change requested, or an order/modification initiated by the State, as per PartC1 of Schedule 27. (7) What effect, if any, will the accepted change notices, modification requests and modification orders have on the reliability and disruption requirements under the contract.

2484 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to fines issued on breaches of COVID-19 restrictions: (1) What is the breakdown of data by age of the fines for breaches of COVID-19 restrictions. (2) How many aboriginal people were issued fines for breaches of the COVID-19 restrictions. (3) What is the breakdown of data by ethnicity of the fines for breaches of COVID-19 restrictions. (4) What percentage of the fines have been paid. (5) What was the reasoning behind making the fine amount $1,652 and did the Minister consider other amounts.

2486 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to beds allocated to alcohol and other drug (AOD) patients: (1) How many long-term AOD beds are in Victoria. (2) How many long term AOD beds are in the Northern Metropolitan Region. (3) What is the average wait time for an AOD bed in Victoria.

2487 MS PATTEN — To ask Minster for Roads (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to unicycles: (1) Where is it legal to ride unicycles in Victoria. (2) Where is it legal to ride electric unicycles in Victoria. (3) What is the rationale behind banning unicycles on bike paths.

2489 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the sale of fentanyl on the dark web: (1) Is the Government aware that fentanyl is being sold on the dark web from inside Australia and if so, were any sold within Victoria. (2) How many fentanyl parcels have been detected in Victoria.

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2492 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): How does the Government anticipate that the legal needs of Aboriginal Victorians will be met during the COVID-19 pandemic under already strained resources.

(Notice received 4 August 2020)

2512 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Federal Government committing $50 million to immediately address the well documented and acknowledged traffic congestion issues on the Calder Freeway and the dangerous intersection at Calder Park Drive through the construction of the Calder Park Drive overpass and noting the State Government has committed nothing: (1) When will construction on the Calder Park Drive overpass begin. (2) When will the Calder Park Drive overpass be completed. (3) Why has the State Government delayed this critical project which aims to improve safety and relieve congestion on our roads.

2513 MR DAVIS — To the Minister for Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to the Premier’s 15 April 2020 media release titled ‘Supporting Tenants and Landlords Through Coronavirus’ regarding land tax relief for landlords: (1) How many applications to date have been received for land tax relief. (2) What is the total value received to date of all applications. (3) How many applications have been approved to date. (4) What is the total value of approved applications to date. (5) When was the Coronavirus Relief Deputy Commissioner appointed.

2514 MR DAVIS — To the Minister for Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to the Premier’s 15 April 2020 media release titled ‘Supporting Tenants and Landlords Through Coronavirus’ regarding land tax relief for landlords: (1) How many applications to date have been received relating to residential properties. (2) What is the total value of applications received to date relating to residential properties. (3) How many applications have been approved to date for residential properties. (4) What is the total value of approved applications to date for residential properties.

2515 MR DAVIS — To the Minister for Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to the Premier’s 15 April 2020 media release titled ‘Supporting Tenants and Landlords Through Coronavirus’ regarding land tax relief for landlords: (1) How many applications to date have been received relating to commercial properties. (2) What is the total value of applications received to date relating to commercial properties. (3) How many applications have been approved to date for commercial properties. (4) What is the total value of approved applications to date for commercial properties.

2516 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Tram procurement and supporting infrastructure project listed on page 161 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $68.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What remediation works were undertaken that warranted the revision of the completion date. (5) How has the availability of land for substation sights been resolved.

2517 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the train station car parking (state-wide) project listed on page 161 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $37.5 million: 3 September 2020 86

(1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 31 March 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What factors underpinned the revised delivery date.

2518 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the new VLocity carriages for the regional network listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $92.1 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What changes to the scope of this project have been made.

2519 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the new E-class trams listed on page 160 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $36.5 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2520 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the ‘More regional trains - New VLocity trains' listed on page 159 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $66 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2521 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to ‘More E-class trams and infrastructure' listed on page 159 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $69.3 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2522 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Metropolitan rail infrastructure renewal program listed on page 159 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $274.8 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2523 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the ‘Enhancing safety on the train network' project listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $20.1 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. 3 September 2020 87

(2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2524 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the E-class Tram Procurement - Stage Four listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $47.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2525 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the City Loop fire and safety upgrade - Stage Two listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $21.2 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What is the expected completion date for this project.

2526 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the additional X'Trapolis metropolitan trains listed on page 158 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $51.2 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) Is there a change to the expected completion date. 2527 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the new trams listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $68.5 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What is the expected completion date for this project.

2528 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Digital Train Radio System critical service upgrades listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $54.9 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2529 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Car Parks for Commuters project listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $12.5 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. 3 September 2020 88

(3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2530 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the additional V/Line VLocity trains listed on page 157 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019- 20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $178.4 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought. (4) What is the expected completion date for this project.

2531 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Metro bus service improvements listed on page 78 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019- 20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $2.14 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2532 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Box Hill to Ringwood Bikeway listed on page 77 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $2.46 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the current fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) Were any contract variations sought during the current fiscal period, and if so — (a) how many; and (b) when were they sought.

2533 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to metropolitan road maintenance listed on page 76 of Budget Paper No. 4 in the 2019-20 Budget and the estimated expenditure for the project of $12.2 million: (1) What is the budget per quarter for the 2019-20 fiscal period. (2) What is the year to date expenditure per quarter to 30 June 2020. (3) What was the schedule and location of works undertaken.

2534 MR LIMBRICK — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Black Lives Matter protest on 6 June 2020: What was the number of community transmissions of COVID-19 associated with the rally.

2535 MR LIMBRICK — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to a long-distance running race organised by a local community group: Would the activity be classed as an event or a sport for the purpose of ensuring compliance with COVID-19 restrictions.

2536 MR LIMBRICK — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to police data on cannabis offences for each year between 2014 and 2019: (1) What is the number of people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis. (2) What is the number of people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and convicted. (3) What is the number of people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and received a cannabis caution or drug diversion. 3 September 2020 89

(4) What is the number of indigenous people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis. (5) What is the number of indigenous people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and convicted. (6) What is the number of indigenous people under the age of 18 who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and received a cannabis caution or drug diversion. (7) What is the number of adults who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis. (8) What is the number of adults who were caught with small quantity of cannabis and convicted. (9) What is the number of adults who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and received a cannabis caution or drug diversion. (10) What is the number of indigenous adults who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis. (11) What is the number of indigenous adults who were caught with small quantity of cannabis and convicted. (12) What is the number of indigenous adults who were caught with a small quantity of cannabis and received a cannabis caution or drug diversion.

2537 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the recent survey for shooters regarding their ideas on the economic impact of shooting: What is the cost of the survey and when will a study be carried out on the social and economic impacts of duck shooting on the non-duck shooting wider community, including families, nearby residents, landowners, businesses and tourism organisations.

2538 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: Should hunting occur outside the areas shown on hunting maps.

2539 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): Should hunting occur outside the areas shown on hunting maps.

2540 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: When was the last risk assessment and desktop study carried out in relation to hunting areas and the current residential home developments.

2541 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): When was the last risk assessment and desktop study carried out in relation to hunting areas and the current residential home developments.

2542 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Summary Offences Act 1966, where the definition of ‘public place’ includes ‘any park garden reserve or other place of public recreation…any open place to which the public whether upon or without payment for admittance have or are permitted to access…any public place within the meaning of the words "public place" whether by virtue of this Act or otherwise’: Why do duck shooters continue to possess, carry and use a firearm in thousands of public places, despite the Game Management Authority website stating that firearms are not to be used in a ‘populous’ or ‘public’ place.

2543 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Summary Offences Act 1966, where the definition of ‘public place’ includes ‘any park garden reserve or other place of public recreation…any open place to which the public whether upon or without payment for admittance have or are permitted to access…any public place within the meaning of the words "public place" whether by virtue of this Act or otherwise’: Why do duck shooters continue to possess, carry and use a firearm in thousands of public places, despite the Game Management Authority website stating that firearms are not to be used in a ‘populous’ or ‘public’ place.

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2544 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1869: What are the ‘assessments’ that inform what activities should be permitted on those lands.

2545 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1869 referring to duck hunting being a ‘strictly monitored’ activity: How many compliance patrols were conducted each day of the 2020 shooting season, specifically for duck and quail, and at what percentage of the total number of public shooting areas.

2547 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What were the number of overseas arrivals to Victoria, by day, from 17 March 2020 to date.

2548 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many Victorian residents contacted the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 hotline between — (a) 1 and 29 February 2020; (b) 1 and 31 March 2020; (c) 1 and 30 April 2020; (d) 1 and 31 May 2020; and (e) 1 and 22 June 2020.

2549 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many people visiting COVID-19 testing centres were advised that they did not need to be screened or tested between — (a) 1 and 29 February 2020; (b) 1 and 31 March 2020; (c) 1 and 30 April 2020; (d) 1 and 31 May 2020; and (e) 1 and 22 June 2020.

2550 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many security personnel were employed or contracted to COVID-19 hotel and quarantine facilities.

2551 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: In relation to the provision of personal protection equipment (PPE) for security personnel at COVID-19 hotel and quarantine facilities: (1) What PPE was provided to each security member. (2) How was PPE distributed. (3) Who was responsible for the distribution of PPE. (4) How frequently was PPE changed.

2552 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 hotel quarantine safety and awareness training: (1) What training was conducted prior to taking on the role of hotel quarantine security services. (2) Who conducted the training. (3) What did the training consist of. (4) Was any follow-up training provided. (5) Did the Department of Health and Human Services identify any issues toward the training given to the security guards, and if so, what issues were identified. (6) Was there a competitive tender process for the provision for security services. (7) How many companies applied to undertake the training program. (8) What was the contract worth.

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2553 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to security personnel employed at hotel quarantine facilities: Were COVID-19 tests undertaken before beginning their employment.

2554 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many security personnel employed or contracted to the COVID-19 hotel and quarantine facilities have underwent a COVID-19 screening test between — (a) 17 and 31 March 2020 (b) 1 and 30 April 2020; (c) 1 and 31 May 2020; and (d) 1 and 26 June 2020.

2555 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many security personnel employed or contracted to the COVID-19 hotel and quarantine facilities have tested positive for COVID-19.

2556 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to security personnel employed at COVID-19 hotel and quarantine facilities: (1) How many security personnel employed or contracted to the COVID-19 and hotel quarantine facilities have self-isolated after returning a positive COVID-19 test. (2) How many family members have self-isolated as a result of a related security guard testing positive. (3) Did any of the security guards attend the Black Lives Matter protest on 6 June 2020.

2557 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 5 June 2020 cyber-security attacks at Alfred Health: What other health services were affected, and where were the details of those services.

2558 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 5 June 2020 cyber-security attacks at Alfred Health: Has any patient data been compromised.

2559 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What steps has Alfred Health taken to protect their information technology infrastructure following the 5 June 2020 cyber-security attacks.

2560 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 5 June 2020 cyber-security attacks at Alfred Health: What further investigations into computer and other information technology infrastructure vulnerabilities will be undertaken at all public health services.

2561 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 5 June 2020 cyber-security attacks at Alfred Health: How many elective surgeries were cancelled or had to be rescheduled.

2562 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What briefings developed by the Department of Health and Human Services on informing Victorian culturally and linguistically diverse communities to the testing, dangers, safety protocols and restrictions pertaining to COVID-19 were given.

2563 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to a Cabinet meeting held on 24 June 2020: Did the meeting discuss the deployment of Australian Defence Force personnel, and if so, was it a meeting with the entire Cabinet.

2564 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What operational activity was requested as part of the deployment of the Australian Defence Force in Victoria from 25 June 2020 to date.

2565 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What support will the Australian Defence Force provide to the Government as part of the COVID-19 response.

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2566 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: When did the Australia Defence Force begin advising the Government regarding the COVID-19 response.

2567 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 26 June 2020 announcement relating to the delivery of thermometers: What is the timeline for the delivery of the 4,800 thermometers to be provided to major tourist hotspots in regional Victoria and what accommodation operators have thermometers been provided to.

2568 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to new COVID-19 testing clinics: What locations and on what date will the testing clinics in the following areas be operational — (a) Lorne; (b) Apollo Bay; (c) Falls Creek; (d) Mount Hotham; and (e) Mount Buller.

2569 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Why have temperature tests not occurred at childcare centres and schools for childcare staff, children and parents or guardians.

2570 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Which hotels in Melbourne are the ‘hot hotels’ being utilised as quarantine facilities, as reported in the media on 25 June 2020.

2571 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What is the total number of all hotel staff, security staff and departmental liaison staff located at the ‘hot hotels’, as reported in the media on 25 June 2020.

2572 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What is the total number of travellers currently undergoing quarantine at the ‘hot hotels’ to date, as reported in the media on 25 June 2020.

2573 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What is the cost breakdown of the reported $36 million spent on the hotel quarantine programme since it began in March 2020.

2574 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 clusters in Victoria: (1) What are the details of all clusters identified by the Department of Health and Human Services. (2) What are the known numbers of each cluster, as at 26 June 2020.

2575 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Have any sub- clusters been identified at the following local government areas — (a) City of Hume; (b) City of Brimbank; (c) City of Casey; (d) Darebin City Council; (e) Moreland City Council; and (f) Cardinia Shire Council.

2576 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the industrial land in Cranbourne West, in the City of Casey, known as Planning Scheme Amendment C219: (1) Given that none of the then Melbourne Planning Authority, the Department of Economic Development, VicRoads, the Victorian Ombudsman and the Minister’s own Planning Department supported it — 3 September 2020 93

(a) why did the Minister refer the industrial land in Cranbourne West, in the City of Casey, to a Planning Panel in December 2015; and (b) are there any other instances of the Minister proceeding to send a rezoning request to a Planning Panel against the advice of the Victorian Planning Authority, VicRoads, the then Department of Economic Development and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and with the Victorian Ombudsman expressing concerns. (2) In September 2018, why did the Minister seek a brief from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), “providing a modified version of the amendment for approval”, when both the DEWLP and the Victorian Planning Authority remained opposed to it, with the Planning Department stating there was “no strategic justification” for the rezoning, and that it was contrary to state, metropolitan, regional and local planning policies, all of which promoted employment generation in job starved areas such as the City of Casey. (3) What representations did the Minister receive concerning Planning Scheme Amendment C219, from whom, and when.

2577 MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV): (1) Will CFA officers seconded from FRV to the CFA be expected to perform duties on behalf of FRV. (2) Will CFA-seconded officers be wearing CFA uniforms. (3) Will the CFA Chief Officer have a choice in the selection of seconded staff from FRV. (4) Can the CFA Chief Officer choose where seconded officers are located. (5) Can the CFA Chief Officer issue a directive to a seconded officer from FRV to take a certain action.

2578 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Government’s media release dated 17 February 2019 titled ‘New Police Firepower to Target Major Incidents’ and the announced $25 million expenditure on 600 longarm rifles for the Operations Response Unit of Victoria Police: (1) What model firearm was purchased. (2) What was the cost of each firearm. (3) How many optical sighting systems were purchased as a part of this expenditure. (4) What was the cost of each optical sighting system. (5) How many tactical lights were purchased as a part of this expenditure. (6) What was the cost of each tactical light. (7) How many slings were purchased as a part of this expenditure. (8) What was the cost of each sling. (9) How many carry cases were purchased as a part of this expenditure. (10) What was the cost of each carry case. (11) What other ancillary equipment was purchased as a part of this expenditure. (12) What was the cost of any other ancillary equipment that was purchased.

2579 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to correspondence to the National Secretary of the National Shooting Council dated 16 January 2020 about the ‘Longarm Firearm Announcement’ and the discussed $25 million expenditure on 600 longarm rifles for the Operations Response Unit of Victoria Police: (1) What was ‘the remainder of the $25 million’ that was spent on training and firearm parts replacements. (2) How much expenditure was used on specialist user training. (3) How many Victoria Police officers participated in the specialist user training. (4) How much expenditure was used on organisation-wide awareness training. (5) How many Victoria Police officers participated in organisation-wide awareness training. (6) What did ‘organisation-wide awareness training’ entail. (7) How much expenditure was used on firearm parts replacements. 3 September 2020 94

(8) How much expenditure was used on the ‘extensive five-day firearm training program’.

2580 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the travellers in hotel quarantine as at 29 June 2020: (1) How many children have entered. (2) How many children were tested. (3) How many parents refused to have their child tested. (4) Prior to 29 June 2020, what was the advice provided to travellers regarding testing.

2581 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many families in hotel quarantine refused for their child to undertake a COVID-19 test.

2582 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What is the breakdown of the 113,000 tests completed in the ‘Hot Zone’ locations, by Local Government Area, as at 1 July 2020.

2583 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Of the 113,000 tests undertaken by the Government in the ‘Hot Zone’ locations, how many had participated at the 6 June 2020 Black Lives Matter protest.

2584 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many of the 300,000 Victorians living in the restricted postcodes had undertaken a COVID-19 screening test as at 1 July 2020.

2585 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What has the cost been to clean each quarantine hotel and which companies have undertaken this service for each of the quarantine hotels.

2586 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What pathology companies are conducting the COVID-19 saliva screening test.

2587 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and the Premier’s statement of 1 July 2020 that “the key point yesterday was that for the first time we had the most comprehensive genomic sequencing report that I have certainly been briefed on throughout the entire pandemic”: As a result of this genomic sequencing testing: (1) How many cases have been uncovered through genomic sequencing testing linked to the security guard hotel quarantine cluster. (2) How many cases are there in the security guard hotel quarantine cluster.

2588 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to genomic sequencing testing for COVID-19: Have any more cases been identified to the Cedar Meats cluster of 111 cases.

2589 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Of the H&M cluster that was initially identified by a protestor attending the 6 June 2020 Black Lives Matter protest: (1) What genomic testing has been undertaken. (2) How many cases have been uncovered through genomic sequencing testing linked to this individual. (3) What is the number of cases related to this cluster.

2590 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: As at 1 July 2020, have any Indigenous Australian clusters been identified in Victoria.

2591 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 250 Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members on 30 June and 1 July 2020 who breached the ten person public gathering limit as outlined in the 21 June 2020 Direction: What advice has been received from the Chief Health Officer as to the risk of spreading COVID-19 from that mass public gathering. 3 September 2020 95

2592 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 250 Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) members who participated in a mass public gathering on of 30 June and 1 July 2020: Have all of those 250 CFMMEU members undertaken a COVID-19 test, and — (a) if not, why not; and (b) if so, how many had been tested for COVID-19 as at 1 July 2020.

2593 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to Victorians who have been tested for COVID-19 and have indicated that they attended the 6 June 2020 Black Lives Matter protest: How many reside within the COVID-19 ‘Hot Spot’ localities.

2594 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to Holden's Lang Lang Proving Ground in the Bass Coast Shire: (1) Is the Minister aware that the site is potentially available to be purchased by the Government. (2) Is the Minister aware that acquiring the site would add 877 hectares, or 2152 acres, of predominantly native bush land to the conservation estate and secure the future of threatened species found on the site such as the Strzelecki Gum, the long-nosed bandicoot, the southern brown bandicoot and threatened vegetation types unique to the Bass Coast. (3) Is the Minister aware that on 20 May 2020, the Bass Coast Shire voted unanimously to ask the Government to purchase the site for the preservation and recognition of the site’s environmental, cultural and coastal habitat values, and will the Minister sympathetically consider this request.

2595 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change): In relation to the Victorian Auditor-General’s Report Protecting Critically Endangered Grasslands regarding the delivery of grasslands reserves promised by the Government by 2020 as compensation for the development of new suburbs as a consequence of Melbourne’s rapid population growth: (1) Is the Auditor-General correct that the Government has acquired 1,568 hectares of the 15,000 hectares promised for the western grassland reserve. (2) Is the Auditor-General correct that the Government has acquired none of the 1,200 hectares required for the grassy eucalypt woodlands reserve. (3) Is it correct that less than five per cent of the natural temperate grassland and the grassy eucalypt woodlands of Victorian volcanic plain remain as a result of clearing and invasive weeds. (4) What actions does the Government propose to take to deliver the 15,000 hectares for the western grassland reserve and the 1,200 hectares promised for the grassy eucalypt woodlands reserve.

2596 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to a statement made by former Victorian Premier, the Hon Steve Bracks, in Parliament on 5 October 2004, that “…we took action to cancel one of our regional forest agreements here in Victoria, which I committed to at the last election when I committed to creating a new National Park in the Otway Ranges…”: (1) Was Mr Bracks referring to the West Victorian Regional Forest Agreement (RFA), and if so, why is the Government considering renewing the West Victorian RFA. (2) Is the West Victorian RFA included in the Government’s phase out of native forest logging by 2020.

2597 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Regional Development: In relation to the $10 million ‘National Stronger Regions’ Federal funding that Development Victoria and the City of Wodonga received six years ago for the City Heart Infrastructure Project (Reference NSRF000171) which had a total project cost of $20,764,660 and noting that Development Victoria contributed $2 million to this and the Project included the completion of the Promenade and Richardson Park, with unspent money diverted to complete a car park and 3 September 2020 96

Sidings Park in the development area: What is the final financial acquittal of this funding, including how funds were spent by sub-project.

2598 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Regional Development: In relation to the Wodonga ratepayers who claim to have funded additional work for the completion of Richardson Park in the form of additional carparking and green space within the development, and noting that the Project was supposedly completed using the ‘National Stronger Regions’ fund money: Was the Richardson Park project completed using the National Stronger Regions fund money, and if so, should money from Wodonga ratepayers be used to carry out additional work on Richardson Park.

2599 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to a Wodonga resident who suffered a heart attack on 30 April 2020 and is on the waiting list for an angiogram at Albury Wodonga Health, who are only performing two angiograms per week: (1) Why has there been an eight-week delay for treatment. (2) When will Albury Wodonga Health be performing more than two angiograms per week. (3) How long are the waiting lists for surgery at Albury Wodonga Health. (4) Will the New South Wales and Victoria border closure extend waiting times and impact further on Victorians needing to cross into New South Wales for medical treatment.

2600 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to reports in the Australian Associated Press that Australian scientist, Ms Lidia Morawska, a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Environmental Engineering, is one of 239 researchers from 32 countries who has written an open letter to the World Health Organisation urging it to issue warnings on the risk of spreading COVID-19 through aerosols particles, microscopic versions of standard respiratory droplets hanging in the air for long periods and floating for several metres, and causing poorly ventilated rooms, public transport and other confined spaces to be dangerous even when people stay 1.8 metres away from one another: (1) Is the Minister aware of this open letter to the World Health Organisation. (2) Has the Department of Health and Human Services or the Chief Health Officer investigated this risk, and if so, what conclusions were drawn. (3) What steps are being taken to ensure that Plan Melbourne in particular, and Victoria’s planning policies in general, reflect the threat of aerosol particles if it is correct that they can survive for long periods and float for several metres.

2601 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Workplace Safety): In relation to the Black Saturday Bushfires in Kilmore East and the Murrindindi Mill: Why has WorkSafe Victoria prosecuted the Hazelwood Power Corporation for occupational health and safety breaches over the fire at its open cut mine, which lead to a guilty verdict on ten charges, but has not prosecuted SP AusNet for occupational health and safety breaches committed before, during, and after these fires.

2602 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1846 relating to the North East Link: (1) What is the expected number of trucks that will be using the North East Link at night time. (2) Will the Government consider building superior noise walls in order to comply with the 63 dB(A) policy under the VicRoads Traffic Noise Reduction Policy (2005), in view of the fact that at-property treatment, while cheaper, does not preserve outdoor living areas and will lead to inferior living standards for many affected local residents. (3) Is the Minister aware that her claim that full compliance with World Health Organisation 2009 standards will be achieved for night time road traffic noise conflicts with World Health Organisation 2009 Table 5.5, which recommends 40 dB for night time road traffic noise, noting the Minister for Planning has approved 55 dB(A) for night time road traffic.

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2603 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1847 relating to the North East Link: (1) Is the Minister aware that current air quality data along the North East Link, obtained from the North East Link Project, indicates that the State Environment Protection Policy was exceeded on a number of occasions in 2019, suggesting existing levels of particle pollution are unhealthy. (2) Is it correct that the North East Link will quadruple the number of diesel cars and trucks in this area. (3) Is the Minister aware that a number of studies suggest that between 1,700 and 2,000 Australians die from vehicle pollution each year, a number which is greater than Australia’s road toll.

2604 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 819 which stated that enforcement statistics show that most duck shooters use non-toxic alternatives: (1) Can the Minister provide these statistics. (2) Is the toxic shot still allowed to be used for quail shooting, and if so, why is this the case.

2606 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 668 which refer to the Government’s ability to cancel a duck shooting season and noting that the 2020 duck hunting season was not cancelled and that environmental conditions and duck numbers were poorer than some previous seasons, which were cancelled: What level of decline in duck abundance, breeding and habitat will it take for a season to be cancelled.

2607 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to duck hunting: What non- Government, non-shooting organisations has the Game Management Authority met with.

2608 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 817 which advised that the Game Management Authority monitors and conducts research into waterfowl abundance and duck and quail harvest levels: (1) How many patrols were carried out in the 2020 duck hunting season. (2) What was the number of shooting areas which were monitored, as a percentage of the total. (3) What data is kept on the number of protected species shot each season.

2609 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1863: (1) What research has been carried out into the proximity of either family homes or public recreation areas to areas where duck shooters are allowed unmonitored. (2) How many patrols are carried out at areas where shooting is allowed.

2610 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1625 which refers to the Australian Labor Party’s Animal Welfare Action Plan, which states that 98 per cent of Victorians say that animal welfare is a big concern: (1) Is it correct that the Game Management Authority has not initiated a single prosecution for animal cruelty. (2) How many animal cruelty cases have been given to the Game Management Authority in the past five years.

2611 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Minister’s answer to Question on Notice No. 1848: (1) Is it correct that Field and Game Australia report the number of waterways where duck shooting is allowed at as 35,000, while the Game Management Authority has advised stakeholders that the number is between 8,000 and 15,000. 3 September 2020 98

(2) Will the Minister seek to clarify the number and provide a best estimate and maps of the areas where shooting is permitted.

2614 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to office space vacancies: (1) Is the Treasurer aware of reports of widespread office space vacancies in the Central Business District (CBD), Bayside and other areas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Has the Government done any research into the extent of vacant office space in the CBD and the Melbourne metropolitan area as a consequence of the pandemic, and if so, what are the results. (3) Does the Government plan to limit the extent of the office space glut by discouraging new office building construction, and if not, why not.

2615 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Assistant Treasurer): In relation to VicTrack: (1) Why is VicTrack, under its statutory powers, permitted to own and sell land independently. (2) Why does the Department of Treasury and Finance not manage VicTrack's land sales as it does with the majority of land owned by state government entities.

2616 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Assistant Treasurer): In relation to VicTrack: (1) Why are VicTrack’s land sales not always conducted by means of a public process. (2) What is the public interest in allowing VicTrack, a government entity, to conduct land sales privately. (3) Has there been any assessment of the corruption risks that may attach to Vic Track selling land privately and if so, what are the risks.

2617 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Assistant Treasurer): In relation to the Auditor-General's Report on Managing Surplus Government Land, March 2018, it was stated that in the view of the Department of Treasury and Finance, land is a whole-of- government asset, noting that agencies which cannot hold land would be disadvantaged if landholding agencies who sold land retained 100 per cent of the proceeds of their land sales: Why is VicTrack one of the few government entities permitted to keep 100 per cent of the proceeds of its land sales.

2618 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minster for Public Transport): In relation to public transport inspectors: (1) How many public transport inspectors permanently service the Geelong region. (2) How many fines were issued to those on buses in the Geelong region due to underpayment in the 2019-20 financial year.

2619 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the use of Victoria Police Officers and Protective Services Officers in the hotel quarantine program: (1) How many Officers from regional Victoria are assisting the program. (2) Where are Officers from regional Victoria being accommodated in Melbourne. (3) Are Officers from regional Victoria returning to their home communities at the conclusion of their shifts. (4) Do Officers from regional Victoria that return to their home communities on weekends or days off, await negative test results before returning. (5) How many officers from regional Victoria have tested positive for COVID-19 after assisting in the program.

2620 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – COVID-19): In relation to the use of private security guards in the hotel quarantine program: 3 September 2020 99

(1) How many private security guards from regional Victoria are assisting the program. (2) Where are officers and private security guards from regional Victoria being accommodated in Melbourne. (3) Are private security guards from regional Victoria returning to their home communities at the conclusion of their shifts. (4) Do private security guards from regional Victoria that return to their home communities on weekends or days off, await negative test results before returning. (5) How many private security guards from regional Victoria have tested positive for COVID- 19 after assisting in the program.

2621 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to the use of Corrections Victoria staff in the hotel quarantine program: (1) How many Corrections Victoria staff from regional Victoria are assisting the program. (2) Where are Corrections Victoria staff from regional Victoria being accommodated in Melbourne. (3) Are Corrections Victoria staff from regional Victoria returning to their home communities at the conclusion of their shifts. (4) Do Corrections Victoria staff from regional Victoria that return to their home communities on weekends or days off, await negative test results before returning. (5) How many Corrections Victoria staff from regional Victoria have tested positive for COVID-19 after assisting in the program.

2622 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to the potential risk of COVID-19 spreading in Victorian prisons: (1) Have any inmates been infected with COVID-19. (2) What is the process if an inmate is infected with COVID-19. (3) Have any staff or corrections officers been infected with COVID-19.

2623 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to prisoners held in police cells as at 7.00 a.m. on 30 June 2020: How many prisoners were — (a) female; and (b) male.

2624 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to matters heard in the County Court of Victoria in June 2020: How many matters were — (a) in person; (b) via video link; and (c) cancelled.

2625 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to matters heard in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in June 2020: How many matters were — (a) in person; (b) via video link; and (c) cancelled.

2626 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to matters heard in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in June 2020: How many matters were — (a) in person; (b) via video link; and (c) cancelled.

2627 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to matters heard in the Supreme Court of Victoria in June 2020: How many matters were — (a) in person; (b) via video link; and 3 September 2020 100

2628 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to matters heard in the Children’s Court of Victoria in June 2020: How many matters were — (a) in person; (b) via video link; and (c) cancelled. 2629 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2019 Victorian Labor Party conference which overwhelmingly supported a motion for the Government to hold a review into duck shooting and whether it aligns with the Animal Welfare Action Plan: When will this review be completed.

2630 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Regional Development: In relation to recently published statistics that indicate farmers are more concerned with shooters trespassing on their land than animal activists: What social and economic impact studies, other than a survey of shooters, will the Minister rely on in her future considerations of shooting.

2631 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Regional Development: In relation to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s latest survey of hunters: What is the cost to taxpayers of this survey.

2633 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the accessibility to desexing for people with companion animals. Does the Government have plans to make desexing more geographically and financially accessible for all Victorians, including those living regionally.

2634 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the lack of requirement for animal pounds and shelters to report on their euthanasia statistics: Will the Minister make the reporting of euthanasia statistics mandatory, as has been done overseas, which will result in increased transparency and lower euthanasia rates.

2635 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the practice of euthanising treatable animals instead of surrendering them to rescue groups that will take the time to rehabilitate and find a suitable home: Will the Minister consider implementing a model in Victoria which allows rescue groups to take shelter animals facing euthanasia for treatable issues, as has been implemented overseas.

2636 MR MEDDICK — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation): In relation to the illegal labelling and sale of fur products labelled as “faux” in Melbourne into which Consumer Affairs Victoria was directed to launch an investigation: What update can be provided on the Victorian investigation.

2638 MR QUILTY — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 testing: (1) Why have casual and close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases been denied access to COVID-19 testing if they do not exhibit symptoms and have to lie about their symptoms in order to get tested. (2) Have clear directions on the testing criteria been issued to all medical clinics to prevent this situation occurring.

2639 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Customer Satisfaction Monitor for metropolitan rail services: (1) What questions are asked. (2) What is the sample size. (3) How is the geographical location of the sample group determined. (4) Does the geographical location of the sample group change with each survey. (5) How are respondents chosen. 3 September 2020 101

(6) By what method are the monthly survey results consolidated into the quarterly results published in Public Transport Victoria’s Track Record report. (7) Who conducts the survey. (8) What is the annual cost of conducting the survey.

2640 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Customer Satisfaction Monitor survey for metropolitan rail services: What, by suburb is the geographic spread of the sample, and the total sample size, by month for the period between 1 December 2014 and 31 July 2020.

2641 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Customer Satisfaction Monitor survey for the period between 1 December 2014 and 31 July 2020: What are the survey results by month for — (a) overall satisfaction; (b) running of services; (c) personal security; (d) design, space and comfort; (e) information; (f) train stations; (g) myki ticketing; (h) price; (i) train drivers; (j) other train staff; and (k) authorised officers.

2642 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Public Transport Victoria’s Annual Report, 2018-19, page 22, which states that “running of services” in the context of the Customer Satisfaction Monitor survey includes “service frequency, services running on time, journey travel time, number of cancellations, and being able to get on first arriving services”: What is included in the Customer Satisfaction Monitor survey matrix of — (a) personal security; (b) design, space and comfort; (c) information; (d) train stations; (e) myki ticketing; (f) price; (g) train drivers; (h) other train staff; and (i) authorised officers.

2643 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Australian titled ‘Outbreak state not fit to trace’ dated 9 July 2020: (1) Was a shortage of public health professionals who work as contact tracers in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) a significant factor in the large increase in numbers of people infected with the COVID-19 virus in the ‘second wave’ which occurred in Melbourne in July 2020. (2) Was the inability to meet the increased demand for contact tracers within Victoria during the ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 virus in July 2020 caused by a lack of established public health professionals at the DHHS who can train sufficient additional numbers of people in the time frame needed. (3) Did the inability of the DHHS to increase the number of contact tracers in Victoria to meet the large increase in numbers of people infected in the ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 virus in July 2020 lead to the State having to request assistance from other states.

2644 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Australian titled ‘Outbreak state not fit to trace’ dated 9 July 2020: What is the Minister's 3 September 2020 102

response to Melbourne University epidemiologist, Professor Tony Blakely, who told The Australian on 9 July 2020, that the ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 virus in July 2020 was partly due to poor management, because the Victorian public health workforce was "spread thin" and did not have "established expertise".

2645 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Age titled ‘Politics lies beneath Victorian Health’s woes’ dated 8 July 2020: What is the Minister's response to the claims made by Dr Lindsay Grayson that the funding for the Department of Health and Human Services is so lean that if major problems appear such as swine flu, the storm asthma outbreak or COVID-19, only band-aid solutions are available.

2646 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Age titled ‘Politics lies beneath Victorian Health’s woes’ dated 8 July 2020, and noting the claims made by Dr Lindsay Grayson that Victoria is the only state where the responsibility for public health and hospital care is allocated to two separate people: What is the Minister's response to Dr Grayson's claim that this structure is "crazy", can cause a "disjointed health response" and that the structure employed in Victoria meant that there was not the necessary team structure to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in "a co-ordinated, integrated manner”. 2647 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Australian titled ‘Nation holds its breath’ dated 11 July 2020, which stated that during the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 infections in July 2020, health officials of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) did not adhere to national guidelines for COVID-19 contact tracing, which specify that close contacts should be followed up for daily flu-like symptoms: (1) Did the shortage of contact tracers in the DHHS cause the absence of daily follow-ups for flu-like symptoms of close contacts of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in July 2020. (2) Did the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee identify this as one of the several areas of improvement in its recent assessment of the situation in Victoria.

2648 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to an article published in The Australian titled ‘Nation holds its breath’ dated 11 July 2020, which reported that the contact tracing section of the public health team at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March had 57 people and has now expanded to some 1,300 people: (1) Are the reports that there were 57 people employed in the public health team in the Department of Health and Human Services at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic correct, and if not, how many people were employed in the public health team. (2) Did the allocation of personnel to the public health team at the start of the pandemic represent a short fall in numbers, given that by 11 July 2020, some 1,300 people were needed for contact tracing alone.

2649 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to claims of insufficient resources made by Robert Redlich, the Commissioner of the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC): Will the Attorney-General investigate this claim and take action to ensure that IBAC is properly resourced to investigate corruption in Victoria.

2650 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: (1) Have there been any changes to the specifications of the first and/or subsequent High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) relative to the initial Agreement, and if so, what specification changes have been made. (2) Is the first HCMT complete and fit for purpose, except for minor defects, and if so — (a) on what date was it deemed fit for purpose; 3 September 2020 103

(b) what minor defects were identified and what is the start and closing date of the minor defects rectification period; and (c) which defects have been rectified and which defects are yet to be rectified.

2651 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: (1) Has satisfactory acceptance of type, static, dynamic and other testing in accordance with the Verification Plan (VP) been achieved, and if so, on what date, and if not — (a) what component of the VP remain to be achieved; and (b) when will all components be achieved. (2) Has the VP undergone any changes relative to the initial VP at signing of contracts, and if so, what changes have been made. (3) Can the Minister provide a copy of the current VP being used as part of HCMT acceptance.

2652 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: Has the first High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) ran in any period after the last service for any day and before the first service for the following day, and if so — (a) how many running kilometres has it clocked-up to date; (b) what was the start and end time, and on which date did each incident of the first HCMT run take place; and (c) were any timetable adjustments made to accommodate the running of the HCMT under these conditions, and if so, what adjustments were made on which days.

2653 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: Has the first High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) run outside the peak period, and if so — (a) how many running kilometres has it clocked-up; (b) what was the start and end time, and on which date did each incident of the first HCMT run take place; and (c) were any timetable adjustments made to accommodate the running of the HCMT under these conditions, and if so, what adjustments were made on which days.

2654 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, due by 29 March 2019, which has not occurred: Has the first High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) run in a simulated passenger service replicating relevant services provided under the Master Timetable, and if so — (a) how many running kilometres has it clocked-up; (b) what is defined as a ‘service incident’ and how many hours has it clocked up without a ‘service incident’; (c) what was the start and end time, and on which date did each incident of the first HCMT run take place; and (d) were any timetable adjustments made to accommodate the running of the HCMT under these conditions, and if so, what adjustments were made on which days.

2655 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st 3 September 2020 104

HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, overdue since 29 March 2019, where the acceptance involves the train running 10,000 kilometres under a variety of conditions, as scheduled in the Master Timetable: What is the daily and weekend running schedule for the first High Capacity Metro Train.

2656 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, overdue since 29 March 2019, where a key platform of provisional acceptance includes the Minimum Operating Standards (MOS): Have there been any changes or updates to the MOS of the High Capacity Metro Trains, and if so, what changes have been made and on what date were they made.

2657 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting that it details a number of project milestones, including the ‘Provisional acceptance of the 1st HCMT (commencement of revenue service)’, overdue since 29 March 2019, where a key platform of provisional acceptance is desktop and in-field training of the relevant Franchisee personnel in the operation of the High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) in accordance with Management Requirements and relevant Management Plans: (1) In list form, what exactly are the ‘Management Requirements’ in relation to personnel training referred to in the Schedule 10 – Acceptance, of the Contract. (2) What are the desktop training requirements and how long does a course of training take. (3) How many personnel have completed the desktop training. (4) How many personnel are yet to complete the desktop training. (5) What are the in-field training requirements and how long does a course of training take. (6) How many personnel have completed the in-field training. (7) How many personnel are yet to complete the in-field training.

2658 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting pages 14 and 15 refer to abatement regimes which are these being ‘designed to minimise fault attribution with the Franchisee’, and including a delivery phase component: (1) What is the delivery phase abatement regime, provided in list form. (2) What abatement has been applicable and enforced, given that delivery of the first High Capacity Metro Train is reportedly up to two years late.

2659 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting pages 14 and 15 refer to abatement regimes which are these being ‘designed to minimise fault attribution with the Franchisee’, and including a ‘reliability and disruptions adjustment’ component: (1) What is the ‘reliability and disruptions adjustment’ abatement regime, provided in list form. (2) Have there been any changes or adjustments to this abatement regime since the date of the signing of contracts, and if so, what changes or adjustments were made and on what date were they made.

2660 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project Summary – February 2017 and noting pages 14 and 15 refer to abatement regimes which are these being ‘designed to minimise fault attribution with the Franchisee’, and including a ‘Key Performance Indicator adjustment’ component: (1) What are the ‘Key Performance Indicators’ and the target for each indicator, provided in list form. (2) What is the abatement regime for the ‘Key Performance Indictor’ component. 3 September 2020 105

(3) Have there been any changes or adjustments to this abatement regime since the date of the signing of contracts, and if so, what changes or adjustments were made and on what date.

2661 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the Owners Corporations Act 2006: Are there any provisions in the Act that require landlords to keep tenants safe in the event of a pandemic, and if not, will landlords be required to assist with pandemic responses by implementing measures recommended by health professionals including signage about social distancing, mask wearing in common areas, additional cleaning and the provision of hand sanitiser stations.

2662 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2016-17 Budget, ‘More metropolitan train services’, committing $35 million over four years, to meet increasing demand for metropolitan rail services: (1) On which metropolitan lines have more services been added. (2) What times are the additional services on each line scheduled. (3) When did each additional service begin to run. (4) Has any additional service funded by this initiative been paused or discontinued, and if so, which one has been paused and which one has been discontinued.

2663 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2016-17 Budget, ‘More metropolitan train services’, committing $35 million over four years, to partly fund an investigation into optimal train frequencies: (1) Who led the investigation. (2) What were the terms of reference for the investigation. (3) Who were the members of the working group or committee that underpinned the investigation. (4) What were the investigation delivery milestones, and the dates for each milestone. (5) How many meetings were held by the working group or committee. (6) Which stakeholders were consulted during the process. (7) What were the final optimal train frequencies identified by the investigation, by service line. (8) What was the cost.

2664 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2016-17 Budget, ‘New bus services’, committing $10.1 million over four years, to fund bus service improvements on selected routes to ensure a connected transport system and improved passenger accessibility: (1) On what routes have service improvements funded under this initiative been made. (2) What was the start date for each service improvement. (3) How did each improvement ensure a connected transport system. (4) How did each improvement improve passenger accessibility.

2665 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2017-18 Budget, ‘More train, tram and bus services’, committing $66.9 million over four years, and noting that eight additional train services on the Werribee line during the shoulder peak would be funded: (1) On what days, and at what time, were these additional train services scheduled. (2) On what date did each additional service funded under this package begin. (3) What is the annual cost of the additional train services.

2666 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2017-18 Budget, ‘More train, tram and bus services’, committing $66.9 million over four years, and noting that upgrades on selected metropolitan bus routes would be funded along with a series of route extensions, upgrades and new services to improve bus network coverage: 3 September 2020 106

(1) What upgrades and on which metropolitan bus routes were funded and have they all been delivered. (2) Which route extensions were funded and when did each route extension come into service. (3) Which new bus services were funded and when did each new service come into service.

2667 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2017-18 Budget, ‘Optimising transport network performance and productivity’, committing $35.8 million over four years, to fund amongst other things, the installation of tram and bus priority infrastructure along High Street, Kew: (1) What is the nature of the tram and bus priority infrastructure. (2) Has the infrastructure been installed, and if so, when was it completed, and if not, when will it be completed. (3) What improvement is expected along the street as a result of installing this infrastructure. (4) How will the level of optimisation or improvement be measured.

2668 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2017-18 Budget, ‘Optimising transport network performance and productivity’, committing $35.8 million over four years, to fund amongst other things, the installation of tram and bus priority infrastructure along Smith Street, Fitzroy: (1) What is the nature of the tram and bus priority infrastructure. (2) Has the infrastructure been installed, and if so, when was it completed, and if not, when will it be completed. (3) What improvement is expected along the street as a result of installing this infrastructure. (4) How will the level of optimisation or improvement be measured.

2669 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2017-18 Budget, ‘Optimising transport network performance and productivity’, committing $35.8 million over four years, to fund amongst other things, the installation of tram and bus priority infrastructure along Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows: (1) What is the nature of the tram and bus priority infrastructure. (2) Has the infrastructure been installed, and if so, when was it completed, and if not, when will it be completed. (3) What improvement is expected along the street as a result of installing this infrastructure. (4) How will the level of optimisation or improvement be measured..

2670 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘Enhancing public transport safety and security’, committing $16.9 million over four years, to fund the installation of the Train Protection Warning System at high risk sites: (1) What is the Train Protection Warning System. (2) Which sites, excluding the sites that have been funded under this initiative, have the Train Protection Warning System installed. (3) Which high risk sites have been identified to have the warning system installed. (4) Which sites under the initiative have had the warning system installed. (5) What reduction in crime against the person is projected as a result of installing the warning system at each high risk site. (6) What reduction in property and deception offences is projected as a result of installing the warning system at each high risk site.

2671 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘Enhancing public transport safety and security’, committing $16.9 million over four years, to fund safety upgrades at bus stops: (1) Which sites were identified as high risk. (2) What is the nature of the safety improvements at each site. (3) Which bus stop safety upgrades have been completed. 3 September 2020 107

(4) What reduction in crime against the person is projected as a result of the safety upgrade at each bus stop to be upgraded. (5) What reduction in property and deception offences is projected as a result of each upgrade at each site.

2672 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘More metropolitan train services’, committing $89.4 million over four years, to fund additional train services between Caulfield and Dandenong: (1) At what time, and on which day of the week, have the additional train services been scheduled. (2) On what date did each addition service begin.

2673 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘More metropolitan train services’, committing $89.4m over four years, to fund additional train services once the Mernda Rail extension is completed: (1) At what time, and on which day of the week, have the additional train services been scheduled. (2) On what date did each addition service begin.

2674 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘More metropolitan train services’, committing $89.4 million over four years, to fund additional train services once the Hurstbridge line upgrade is completed. (1) At what time, and on which day of the week, have the additional train services been scheduled. (2) On what date did each addition service begin. (3) Is each additional service along the entire length of the Hurstbridge line, and if not, what is the start and end point of each additional service.

2675 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2018-19 Budget, ‘Train station car parking’, committing $60 million over four years, to fund over 2,000 new and upgraded car parking spaces at key stations across the network: Can the Minister provide, in table form, full details of — (a) the name of each railway station whose car park will be upgraded and the number of parking spaces that will be available at each station; (b) the name of each railway station that will have new parking spaces and the number of new parking spaces that will be funded by this initiative at each station; and (c) the total number of parking spaces at the stations that are to have new parking spaces that will be available to commuters once the works are complete.

2676 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2019-20 Budget, ‘More Train Services’, committing $195 million over four years, to fund additional train services once the Cranbourne-Pakenham Line Upgrade and the High Capacity Metro Trains are completed: (1) What is the budget allocation across the forward estimates for the metropolitan component of this initiative. (2) On what day and at what time will the additional services run. (3) What is the scheduled date these services will commence.

2677 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2019-20 Budget, ‘Bus services recontracting’, committing $13.1 million over one year, to fund a dedicated team to support passenger-focused recontracting of regional and metropolitan bus services: Will additional funding for recontracting be sought due to disruptions caused by COVID-19 and other delays noted in recent media releases, and if so, how much.

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2678 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the initiative in the 2019-20 Budget, ‘Car parks for commuters’, committing $150 million over four years, to fund over 11,000 new and upgraded car spaces at train stations: Can the Minister provide, in table form, full details of — (a) the name of each railway station whose car park will be upgraded and the number of parking spaces that will be available at each station; (b) the name of each railway station that will have new parking spaces and the number of new parking spaces that will be funded by this initiative at each station; and (c) the total number of parking spaces that will be available to commuters once the works are complete for at the stations that are to have new parking spaces.

2679 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 28 July 2020 media release titled “Boosting Victorian Jobs and Upgrading Our Stations’ and noting that metropolitan and regional stations will be upgraded: (1) What funding allocation has been made for metropolitan stations. (2) What funding allocation has been made for regional stations. (3) What is the initiative output funding allocation in each year, over the forward estimates. (4) What is the initiative capital funding allocation in each year, over the forward estimates.

2680 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the 28 July 2020 media release “Boosting Victorian Jobs and Upgrading Our Stations’ and noting that 11 metropolitan train stations will be upgraded including Heathmont, Frankston, Melton and Moonee Ponds: (1) What are the other seven metropolitan stations that will be upgraded. (2) Which train stations were considered for upgrade. (3) What criteria was used to determine which stations will be upgraded. (4) What is the specific scope of works for each station.

2681 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 lockdown that commenced on Thursday, 9 July 2020: What was the medical reason for including the Mornington Peninsula in the Melbourne lockdown when on that date there were zero active cases of COVID-19 in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, while the City of Greater Geelong was not included even though there were six active cases there on that same day.

2682 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 lockdown that commenced on Thursday, 9 July 2020: What was the medical reason for including the Mornington Peninsula in the Melbourne lockdown when on Thursday, 23 July 2020 there were 12 active cases of COVID-19 in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, while the City of Greater Geelong was not included even though there were 23 active cases there on that same day.

2683 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 cases in the Mornington Peninsula Shire: How many of those found to be infected with COVID-19 between 13 July and 19 July 2020 had their principal place of residence in a location not in the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

2684 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 cases in the Mornington Peninsula Shire: How many of those found to be infected with COVID-19 between 20 July and 26 July 2020 had their principal place of residence in a location not in the Mornington Peninsula Shire.

2685 MR DAVIS — To ask Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the annual Adjudication Activity Statistics reports published by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and noting that the last report available on the VBA website is for 2015-16 with only high-level data to 30 June 2017 shown in the Historic Adjudication Activity Statistics report: (1) Has there been a directive, or approval of a proposal, that the building industry annual Adjudication Activity Statistic report was no longer required to be published, and if so — 3 September 2020 109

(a) when; and (b) what was the rationale behind the decision which has led to almost four years of building industry adjudication activity not being released to the public. (2) When will the missing reports be published on the VBA website.

2703 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Education): In relation to professional development courses for teachers: (1) How many approved courses are available to teachers in Victoria to fulfil the professional development requirement each year. (2) How many training organisations are accredited providers. (3) Where is a list of the available courses located.

2704 MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to prisoners held in police cells as at 7.00 a.m. on 31 July 2020: How many prisoners were — (a) female; and (b) male.

(Notice received 6 August 2020)

2705 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to requests made by Save Westernport, the Victorian National Parks Association, Environment Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula Shire to pause the Environment Effects Statement (ESS) process for the AGL Energy gas project in Westernport Bay: (1) Is the Minister aware of the requests to suspend the ESS process until the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted due to the difficulties of collaborating and processing 9,000 pages of material exclusively online. (2) Will the Minister agree to the requests.

(Notice received 7 August 2020)

2707 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the lockdown of the nine public housing estates in metro Melbourne: (1) On what advice from the health authorities did the Government decide to lockdown the nine public housing estates and can the Minister provide this written advice. (2) What was the worst-case scenario according to the health authorities if the Government did not institute the hard lockdown. (3) Given there are similar density apartment complexes in the same vicinity, why did the Government choose to hard lockdown the public housing tenants, but not private rental apartment complexes.

2708 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the lockdown of the nine public housing estates in metro Melbourne: Did the Government hire a team of translators and health communicators to assist alongside the police.

2709 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the lockdown of the nine public housing estates in metro Melbourne: What steps were taken to ensure people with addictions in the towers were provided appropriate Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) support.

2710 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the lockdown of the nine public housing estates in metro Melbourne: (1) Who was responsible for the logistic operations of providing food and medical supplies to the residents. (2) Given many residents reported non-Halal meat in the grocery supplies, were the residents consulted before the groceries were purchased. (3) What steps were taken prior to the purchasing of food supplies. 3 September 2020 110

2711 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: How many COVID-19 fines were issued, by post code, as at 6 August 2020.

2712 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: How many healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19, to date.

2713 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): Has the COVID-19 fine issued to homeless man, Mr Dwayne Kennedy, for not residing at his place of residence, been rescinded.

2714 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Interim Report on Inquiry into the Victorian Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, August 2020, which states ‘Victoria Police to monitor fines daily to ensure there was no disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities’: (1) How does Victoria Police monitor the fines. (2) What steps are taken to ensure the fines are not disproportionate.

2715 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to positive COVID-19 cases identified in the Corrections system: (1) How many cases have been identified as at 6 August 2020. (2) Can the Minister provide a breakdown of the cases.

2716 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Local Government: In relation to the Moorabool Shire Council: (1) Why is the Moorabool Shire Council prevented from properly consulting with its community, as required by the Local Government Act about the application to receive toxic waste from the West Gate Tunnel Project. (2) How is the Council able to adhere to good governance if technical reports which affect residents are unable to be discussed publicly.

2717 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to social and affordable housing: (1) How much funding is the Government estimated to have invested in 2019-20 towards increasing the number of social housing dwellings in Victoria. (2) Given the shortage in one-bedroom rentals in the Geelong region, what steps is the Government taking to ensure that more affordable one-bedroom housing is available in the private rental sector. (3) Has the State Government considered providing tax incentives for developers who include either social or affordable housing in new housing developments. (4) Given many community housing tenants are staying in their designated place of residence for longer periods than what has traditionally occurred, what additional ‘exit strategies’ are being considered by the Government to allow for a safe and orderly transition from community housing to private rentals for some residents.

2718 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to social and affordable housing: (1) How much funding is the Government estimated to have invested in 2019-20 towards increasing the number of social housing dwellings in Victoria. (2) Given the shortage in one-bedroom rentals in the Geelong region, what steps is the Government taking to ensure that more affordable one-bedroom housing is available in the private rental sector. (3) Has the State Government considered providing tax incentives for developers who include either social or affordable housing in new housing developments. 3 September 2020 111

(4) Given many community housing tenants are staying in their designated place of residence for longer periods than what has traditionally occurred, what additional ‘exit strategies’ are being considered by the Government to allow for a safe and orderly transition from community housing to private rentals for some residents.

(Notice received 10 August 2020)

2719 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to the number of lives lost to suicide in Victoria: (1) How many lives were lost in — (a) July 2020; (b) July 2019; (c) July 2018; (d) July 2017; (e) July 2016; and (f) July 2015. (2) How many lives were lost on — (a) 2 August 2020; (b) 3 August 2020; and (c) 4 August 2020. (3) How many lives on average were lost each day between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019.

2720 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister of Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to the congestion levy on Melbourne car parking spaces, raised in accordance with the Congestion Levy Act 2005: (1) What was the total sum raised by the levy in — (a) 2019-20; (b) 2018-19; (c) 2017-18; (d) 2016-17; and (e) 2015-16. (2) What amount of the sum raised by the levy was allocated to consolidated revenue in — (a) 2019-20; (b) 2018-19; (c) 2017-18; (d) 2016-17; and (e) 2015-16. (3) What amount of the sum raised by the levy was allocated to projects designed to relieve congestion in metropolitan Melbourne in — (a) 2019-20; (b) 2018-19; (c) 2017-18; (d) 2016-17; and (e) 2015-16.

2721 MRS MCARTHUR — To ask the Minister of Health (for the Treasurer): In relation to the review of the congestion levy, raised in accordance with the Congestion Levy Act 2005, on Melbourne car parking spaces: (1) On what date was the congestion levy policy last reviewed, to assess the success or otherwise of the tax in achieving the specified intent. (2) What were the criteria and results of the evaluation review. (3) When is the next review due.

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2722 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to a Design and Development Overlay (DDO) where a Heritage Overlay is in place: (1) What processes are in place to make sure that all amendments proposing a DDO ensure that the overlay does not conflict with the objectives of the Heritage Overlay. (2) Will DDO areas currently in place be reviewed to ensure that they do not have a detrimental impact on heritage conservation.

2723 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Local Government: In relation to the former Minister for Local Government, the Hon Adem Somyurek’s correspondence to the South Gippsland Shire Council of 2 April 2019, which stated “I will make the monitor report and any Council or Councillor responses public once any submissions from the Council have been duly considered”, and noting the Minister’s response to Question on Notice No. 1876, which stated that “It would not be appropriate for me to release correspondence that has not been endorsed by a Council”: (1) Does this response mean that the Minister does not intend to honour the undertaking of the former Minister and make publicly available the response by the South Gippsland Shire Council, the individual submission by Councillor Aaron Brown, and the legal submission by Kellehers Lawyers. (2) If Councillors release their own submissions, as the Minister’s response to Question on Notice No. 1876 suggests they are free to do, would this be a breach of the Local Government Act or any other local government rule.

(Notice received 11 August 2020)

2724 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to positive COVID-19 cases for June 2020: In table form, for each day — (a) how many new cases were identified; (b) how many of the newly identified cases in (a) were contacted within 24 hours; (c) what was the cumulative number of positive cases in quarantine; (d) how many visits by relevant Department of Health and Human Services staff, other officers including Australian Defence Force officials, or other secondment staff, were made to cases in quarantine or self-isolation; and (e) how many positive cases visited in (d) were found to be — (i) at home; and (ii) not at home.

2725 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to positive COVID-19 cases for July 2020: In table form, for each day — (a) how many new cases were identified; (b) how many of the newly identified cases in (a) were contacted within 24 hours; (c) what was the cumulative number of positive cases in quarantine; (d) how many visits by relevant Department of Health and Human Services staff, other officers including Australian Defence Force officials, or other secondment staff, were made to cases in quarantine or self-isolation; and (e) how many positive cases visited in (d) were found to be — (i) at home; and (ii) not at home.

2726 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to positive COVID-19 cases for the period between 1 August 2020 and 9 August 2020: In table form, for each day — (a) how many new cases were identified; (b) how many of the newly identified cases in (a) were contacted within 24 hours; (c) what was the cumulative number of positive cases in quarantine; 3 September 2020 113

(d) how many visits by relevant Department of Health and Human Services staff, other officers including Australian Defence Force officials, or other secondment staff, were made to cases in quarantine or self-isolation; and (e) how many positive cases visited in (d) were found to be — (i) at home; and (ii) not at home.

2727 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – COVID-19): In relation to the 8 April 2020 media release titled “Helping People Get Back to Work, Working for Victoria” and noting that 450 jobs were being created in Victoria’s COVID-19 hotel quarantine program: (1) Were international students and temporary migrants key targets under the jobs program. (2) Were any international students or temporary migrants employed in the COVID-19 hotel quarantine program, and if so, how many. (3) What was the role of Global Victoria in the administration of the COVID-19 hotel quarantine program. (4) What previous experience did Global Victoria have in either public health or hotel security.

2728 MS BATH —To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Education): In relation to individual assessments for Year 12 students in rural and regional Victoria for 2020, in line with the COVID-19 staged restrictions: (1) What specific factors will be considered in determining a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). (2) Can the application of a COVID-19 special consideration preclude a student from applying for other Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). (3) Can a COVID-19 special consideration be applied concurrently with other SEAS criteria. (4) What additional resources will be allocated to assist in the determination of individual assessments at — (a) secondary school level; and (b) university level. (5) What measures will be implemented by secondary schools to determine student ranking.

2729 MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Education): In relation to individual assessments for Year 12 students in Melbourne and metropolitan areas for 2020, in line with the COVID-19 staged restrictions: (1) What specific factors will be considered in determining a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) student’s Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). (2) What additional resources will be allocated to assist in the determination of individual assessments at — (a) secondary school level; and (b) university level. (3) What measures will be implemented by secondary schools to determine student ranking. (Notice received 12 August 2020)

2730 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the two incidents reported in the media on 2 June 2020, where two Victorians died from cardiac arrest while waiting within an ambulance at the Austin Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital: (1) What advice did the Department of Health and Human Services receive regarding the two incidents. (2) When will the Safer Care Victoria investigation conclude.

2731 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to ambulance ramping: (1) What delays have occurred in the transfer of patients into emergency departments due to ambulance ramping and the triage of patients. 3 September 2020 114

(2) How many patients have had adverse outcomes due to the delays.

2732 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the number of active COVID-19 cases by postcode for all of metropolitan Melbourne — (a) as at 1 July 2020; and (b) as at 1 August 2020.

2733 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What data and information was there during COVID-19 Stage 3 restrictions in relation to the — (a) ability of individuals located within the 10 COVID-19 ‘Hot Spots’ to travel to their place of employment outside of the ‘Hot Spot’ locations; and (b) ability of individuals located outside of the 10 COVID-19 ‘Hot Spots’ to travel to their location of employment inside the ‘Hot Spot’ locations.

2734 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the daily reporting period time frame for COVID-19 cases in Victoria: At what time does the reporting period begin and end.

2735 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the reporting process utilised by the Department of Health and Human Services for suspected COVID-19 cases under investigation.

2736 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: On average, how long does it take to establish the source of a new COVID-19 case in Victoria.

2737 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 July 2020, how many of the following roles were employed by the Department of Health and Human Services — (a) epidemiologists; (b) epidemiologist support officers; (c) case and contact management officers; and (d) specialist medical advice officers.

2738 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 June 2020, what was the total number of employed members of the contact tracing taskforce within the Department of Health and Human Services.

2739 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 July 2020, what is the cumulative number of Victorian health care workers who have tested positive to COVID-19. 2740 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 July 2020, what was the cumulative number of positive COVID-19 cases that have been traced to healthcare workers who have tested positive.

2741 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, how many of the following roles were employed by the Department of Health and Human Services — (a) epidemiologists; (b) epidemiologist support officers; (c) case and contact management officers; and (d) specialist medical advice officers.

2742 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what was the total number of employed members of the contact tracing taskforce within the Department of Health and Human Services.

2743 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the cumulative number of Victorian health care workers who have tested positive to COVID-19.

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2744 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the cumulative number of positive COVID-19 cases that have been traced to healthcare workers who have tested positive.

2745 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the total number of hospital beds across all of Victoria’s public health services, broken down by each health service.

2746 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 July 2020, what is the total number of Intensive Care Unit beds across all of Victoria’s public health services, broken down by each health service.

2747 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 July 2020, what is the total number of ventilators across all of Victoria’s public health services, broken down by each health service.

2748 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: When was the Department of Health and Human Services first notified of the positive COVID-19 case at the Australian Lamb Company meatworks in Colac.

2749 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Hospital for Heroes program announced on 5 April 2020: (1) For the period 5 April to 30 April 2020, how many — (a) doctors were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; (b) nurses were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; and (c) allied-health practitioners were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation. (2) For the period 1 May to 31 May 2020, how many — (a) doctors were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; (b) nurses were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; and (c) allied-health practitioners were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation. (3) For the period 1 June to 30 June 2020, how many — (a) doctors were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; (b) nurses were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; and (c) allied-health practitioners were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation. (4) For the period 1 July to 31 July 2020, how many — (a) doctors were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; (b) nurses were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; and (c) allied-health practitioners were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation. (5) For the period 1 August to 11 August 2020, how many — (a) doctors were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; (b) nurses were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation; and (c) allied-Health practitioners were in Hospital for Heroes accommodation.

2750 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to construction sites: (1) How many construction site workers, for the period 1 March 2020 to date, have — (a) tested positive for COVID-19; and (b) been a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. (2) Which construction sites have had confirmed COVID-19 cases.

2751 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What modelling and international evidence was utilised by the Victorian Chief Health Officer to inform the decision to put Metropolitan Melbourne into Stage 4 lockdown.

2752 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What would a Stage 5 lockdown entail. 3 September 2020 116

2753 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice was given by the Department of Health and Human Services to postpone non-urgent elective surgeries at all public health services, as at 1 August 2020.

2754 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the total number of hospital beds across all of Victoria’s public health services that have not been designated for COVID-19 patients, broken down by each health service.

2755 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the total number of hospital beds across all of Victoria’s public health services that have been specifically designated for COVID-19 patients, broken down by each health service.

2756 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the total number of Intensive Care Unit beds across all of Victoria’s public health services, broken down by each health service. 2757 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: As at 1 August 2020, what is the total number of ventilators across all of Victoria’s public health services, broken down by each health service.

2758 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What modelling was utilised by the Chief Health Officer and the Premier in making the lockdown decision that was announced on 30 June 2020.

2759 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the COVID-19 effective reproduction number in Victoria — (a) as at 1 July 2020; (b) as at 7 July 2020; (c) as at 14 July 2020; (d) as at 21 July 2020; (e) as at 28 July 2020; (f) as at 1 August 2020; and (g) as at 11 August 2020.

2760 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: When was the Government alerted to the surge of new cases now deemed a ‘public health bushfire’.

2761 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the operational hierarchy of Victoria’s COVID-19 crisis response and where have interstate health officials been placed within that chain of command.

2762 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases identified at the nine public housing towers that were locked down: Did any of the infected individuals — (a) work at the quarantined hotels; (b) work at Cedar Meats; or (c) attend the 6 June 2020, Black Lives Matter protest.

2763 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 12 postcodes locked down on 1 July and 4 July 2020: As at 6 July 2020, what was the total in each suburb of — (a) new COVID-19 positive cases; (b) active COVID-19 cases; (c) COVID-19 cases under investigation; (d) COVID-19 positive cases linked to known clusters; (e) COVID-19 positive cases linked to hotel quarantine clusters; (f) COVID-19 positive cases linked to the Cedar Meats cluster; and 3 September 2020 117

(g) COVID-19 positive cases that had attended the 6 June 2020, Black Lives Matter protest or had contacts that had attended the protest.

2764 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What was the advice given by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to the Chief Health Officer, regarding the DHHS subcontractor who tested positive for COVID-19 and had been contracted to work at the Richmond Social Housing Flats, 112 Elizabeth Street in Richmond.

2765 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice was given by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the potential threat and containment strategies of a COVID-19 outbreak at public housing estates located at — (a) 150 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park; (b) 351 Barkly Street, Brunswick; (c) 20 Elgin Street, Carlton; (d) 480 Lygon Street, Carlton; (e) 253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood; (f) 240 Wellington Street, Collingwood; (g) 90 Brunswick Street, Atherton Gardens, Fitzroy; (h) 12 Holland Court, Flemington; (i) 120 Racecourse Road, Flemington; (j) 126 Racecourse Road, Flemington; (k) 130 Racecourse Road, Flemington; (l) 125 Gordon Street, Footscray; (m) 56 Derby Street, Kensington; (n) 94 Ormond St, Kensington; (o) 12 Sutton Street, North Melbourne; (p) 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne; (q) 159 Melrose Street, North Melbourne (r) 9 Pampas Street, North Melbourne; (s) 76 Canning Street, North Melbourne; (t) 332 Park Street, Park Towers South Melbourne; (u) 200 Dorcas Street, Emerald Hill Court, South Melbourne; (v) 1 Holmes Street, Northcote; (w) 137 Evans Street, Port Melbourne; (x) 304 Ross Street, Port Melbourne; (y) 25 King Street, Prahran; (z) 27 King Street, Prahran; (aa) 112 Elizabeth Street, Richmond; (bb) 106 Highett Street, Richmond; (cc) 108 Highett Street, Richmond; (dd) 110 Highett Street, Richmond; (ee) 150 Inkerman Street, St. Kilda; (ff) 259 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (gg) 263 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (hh) 265 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (ii) 267 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (jj) 269 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (kk) 271 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (ll) 275 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (mm) 2 Simmons Street, South Yarra; (nn) 1 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (oo) 2 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (pp) 3 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (qq) 4 Simmons Court, South Yarra; 3 September 2020 118

(rr) 5 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (ss) 6 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (tt) 7 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (uu) 8 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (vv) 9 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (ww) 10 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (xx) 36 Hanmer Street, Floyd Lodge, Williamstown; (yy) 235 Nelson Place, Nelson Heights, Williamstown; and (zz) 49 Union Street, Windsor.

2766 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice was prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding potential and future outbreaks of COVID-19 at meatworks in Victoria.

2767 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice have you received from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in the Hunan province of the People’s Republic of China.

2768 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: Have you been briefed by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the new strain of swine flu G4 EA H1N1 discovered recently in China, and if so, can you provide the details of that advice.

2769 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many attempted escapes and/or forced exits by quarantined travellers from designated hotel quarantine facilities occurred between 17 March and 1 August 2020.

2770 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions – COVID-19): How many attempted escapes and/or forced exits by quarantined travellers from designated hotel quarantine facilities occurred between 17 March and 1 August 2020.

2771 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What information was provided to the Victorian Chief Health Officer for him to make his public comments that an elimination strategy towards COVID-19 is a “worthy consideration”.

2772 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What consultation took place with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia prior to any of Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions taking place.

2773 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the procurement process of personal protective equipment: What is the process for — (a) disposable face masks; (b) N95 face masks; and (c) face guards, face visors and/or face shields.

2774 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What procedures, if any, are in place that routinely test all deceased hospital patients for COVID-19 at all Victorian health services.

2775 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to information technology system upgrades at Alfred Health — (a) when did the most recent upgrades take place; and (b) were these upgrades funded from the $13 million cyber security package contained within the 2019-20 Budget, and if not, where did the funds for the upgrades come from.

2776 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to information technology system upgrades at Austin Health — (a) when did the most recent upgrades take place; and 3 September 2020 119

(b) were these upgrades funded from the $13 million cyber security package contained within the 2019-20 Budget, and if not, where did the funds for the upgrades come from.

2777 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to information technology system upgrades at Monash Health — (a) when did the most recent upgrades take place; and (b) were these upgrades funded from the $13 million cyber security package contained within the 2019-20 Budget, and if not, where did the funds for the upgrades come from.

2778 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to information technology system upgrades at Northern Health — (a) when did the most recent upgrades take place; and (b) were these upgrades funded from the $13 million cyber security package contained within the 2019-20 Budget, and if not, where did the funds for the upgrades come from.

2779 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to information technology system upgrades at the Royal Melbourne Hospital — (a) when did the most recent upgrades take place; and (b) were these upgrades funded from the $13 million cyber security package contained within the 2019-20 Budget, and if not, where did the funds for the upgrades come from.

2780 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the notification of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases: What was the average time between the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) receiving a positive test result from a pathology service to the DHHS informing the patient of their positive result between — (a) 1 March and 31 March 2020; (b) 1 April and 30 April 2020; (c) 1 May and 31 May 2020; (d) 1 June and 30 June 2020; and (e) 1 July and 31 July 2020.

2781 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the process for when a business entity contacts the Department of Health and Human Services seeking advice as to a COVID- 19 positive case known to the business entity.

2782 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the complaints process for a business who has not been able to get timely advice on what to do with known contacts who have tested positive for COVID-19.

2783 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice has been provided to the Department of Transport for passengers on public transport leaving the Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire areas.

2784 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What advice led to the decision to not question, or undertake COVID-19 testing of, public transport users who leave Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire areas and travel through regional Victoria.

2785 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How may personnel have been seconded to undertake COVID-19 contact tracing from — (a) the Child Protection unit from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); (b) the Drugs and Alcohol unit from DHHS; (c) the Mental Health unit from DHHS; (d) Ambulance Victoria; (e) the Office of Housing at DHHS; and (f) the Family Violence unit at DHHS.

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2786 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What other Victorian Government departments and/or agencies have been approached to provide staff and resources to the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 contact tracing taskforce.

2787 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many personnel from other Victorian Government departments and or agencies have been seconded to the Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 contact tracing taskforce.

2788 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many of the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases who have breached the Stay at Home Orders are known to police and have an existing police record.

2789 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What further advice can the Minister provide in relation to sewage testing for COVID-19 and the results of the testing that has occurred.

2790 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many of the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases are known to have drug abuse problems.

2791 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many individuals have been contact traced by the Department of Health and Human Services that have been linked to a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 with a criminal record.

2792 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): How many of the 800 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 who have breached the Stay at Home Orders are known to police and have an existing police record.

2793 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): How many arrests were made between 1 March and 5 August 2020 in relation to the sale of illicit drugs.

2794 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): How many attempted escapes and/or forced exits by quarantined travellers from designated hotel quarantine facilities occurred between 17 March and 1 August 2020.

2795 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Mental Health): How many of the confirmed COVID-19 positive cases are known to have drug abuse problems.

2796 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Housing): What advice was given by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to the Chief Health Officer regarding the DHHS subcontractor who tested positive for COVID-19 and had been contracted to work at the Richmond Social Housing Flats, at 112 Elizabeth Street in Richmond.

2797 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Housing): What advice was given by the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the potential threat and containment strategies of a COVID-19 outbreak at public housing estates located at — (a) 150 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park; (b) 351 Barkly Street, Brunswick; (c) 20 Elgin Street, Carlton; (d) 480 Lygon Street, Carlton; (e) 253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood; (f) 240 Wellington Street, Collingwood; (g) 90 Brunswick Street, Atherton Gardens, Fitzroy; (h) 12 Holland Court, Flemington; (i) 120 Racecourse Road, Flemington; (j) 126 Racecourse Road, Flemington; 3 September 2020 121

(k) 130 Racecourse Road, Flemington; (l) 125 Gordon Street, Footscray; (m) 56 Derby Street, Kensington; (n) 94 Ormond St, Kensington; (o) 12 Sutton Street, North Melbourne; (p) 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne; (q) 159 Melrose Street, North Melbourne; (r) 9 Pampas Street, North Melbourne; (s) 76 Canning Street, North Melbourne; (t) 332 Park Street, Park Towers South Melbourne; (u) 200 Dorcas Street, Emerald Hill Court, South Melbourne; (v) 1 Holmes Street, Northcote; (w) 137 Evans Street, Port Melbourne; (x) 304 Ross Street, Port Melbourne; (y) 25 King Street, Prahran; (z) 27 King Street, Prahran; (aa) 112 Elizabeth Street, Richmond; (bb) 106 Highett Street, Richmond; (cc) 108 Highett Street, Richmond; (dd) 110 Highett Street, Richmond; (ee) 150 Inkerman Street, St. Kilda; (ff) 259 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (gg) 263 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (hh) 265 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (ii) 267 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (jj) 269 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (kk) 271 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (ll) 275 Malvern Road, South Yarra; (mm) 2 Simmons Street, South Yarra; (nn) 1 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (oo) 2 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (pp) 3 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (qq) 4 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (rr) 5 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (ss) 6 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (tt) 7 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (uu) 8 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (vv) 9 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (ww) 10 Simmons Court, South Yarra; (xx) 36 Hanmer Street, Floyd Lodge, Williamstown; (yy) 235 Nelson Place, Nelson Heights, Williamstown; and (zz) 49 Union Street, Windsor.

2798 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Victorian Sex Offender Registry: (1) How many individuals were listed on the registry, as at 1 August 2020. (2) Can an individual apply to be removed from the registry, and if so, under what circumstances can an individual apply to be removed from the registry. (3) What criteria needs to be met for an offender to be removed from the registry. (4) Are victims notified if their perpetrator applies to be removed from the registry.

2799 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Breakwater chicken processing facility: 3 September 2020 122

(1) On what date was the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advised of the first COVID-19 positive case. (2) (3) On what date was the facility closed and for how long. (4) Was it the DHHS or the Turosi Food Solution Group who made the decision to close the facility. (5) Why were questions of public importance, which were directed to the DHHS, from the media following the outbreak of cases, refused to be answered. (6) Why did Chief Health Officer’s daily report not include the facility’s outbreak, given it had more cases on a given day than other outbreaks recorded. (7) What measures were undertaken by the State Government and the DHHS, specifically in relation to this facility, to limit the spread of coronavirus. (8) Given there has since been a tragic death and an arguably avoidable outbreak number since the first case was discovered, what was the timeline of key events relating to this outbreak. (Notice received 18 August 2020)

2800 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Education): In relation to a statement the Minister made on 18 May 2019 in the Sydney Morning Herald, that “the Education Department did not promote or endorse specific programs and schools were best-placed to make these decisions”: Why is the Department of Education and Training now allocating North Eastern Region Victoria (NEVR) special funding for the purchase of particular learning and assessments.

2801 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the revised forecast for production of wheat and canola and expected higher levels of rail freight transport: (1) Has the Department of Transport considered if the Murray Basin Rail Network can handle the increased freight demand, and what action is planned to meet the increased freight demand. (2) Has the Department of Transport considered the re-activation of the Inglewood-Eaglehawk cross country rail link in order to provide increased freight services to the agricultural sector.

2802 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to the public consultation process on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender conversion practices held by the Department of Justice and Community Safety between 14 October 2019 and 24 November 2019: (1) When will the report from the consultation process be published. (2) When will the Government present draft legislation to ban gay conversion therapy in Victoria.

2803 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Attorney-General): In relation to drug overdoses amongst infants: (1) In the 2018-19 financial year — (a) how many parents/guardians have been found guilty of supplying drugs to minors; (b) how many infants who died had traces of a drug of dependence in their system according to coronial reports; and (c) how many minors who died had traces of a drug of dependence in their system according to coronial reports. (2) Since 2015 — (a) how many people have been charged over the deaths of an infant or minor with traces of a drug of dependence in their system; and (b) what is the median sentence given to individuals who have been charged over the deaths of an infant or minor with traces of a drug of dependence in their system. 3 September 2020 123

(Notice received 19 August 2020)

2804 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the 24-hour, seven-day, construction period of the Bell to Moreland level crossing removal project: (1) Is the construction compliant with Victoria’s Environmental Protection Authority noise control guidelines. (2) Is the level of construction noise being measured throughout the project. (3) What levels of noise have been recorded throughout the project to date. (4) What efforts were made to schedule noise-generating activities within business hours. (5) Was the construction schedule modified after stay-at-home COVID-19 restrictions were introduced. (6) Were any noise-free night time gaps included in the construction schedule. (7) Are there any restrictions on resident relocation during construction. (8) Were any requests for resident relocation denied.

(Notice received 21 August 2020)

2805 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to Victoria’s post COVID-19 economic recovery and noting the potential for micromobility to create jobs and provide alternate forms of socially distanced transport: (1) Given the changes in the regulatory landscapes in the Australian Capital Territory with a shared micromobility scheme soon to commence and in New South Wales with an e- scooter trial recommendations report recently released, does the Minister consider micromobility a priority for Victoria and its economic recovery once it is deemed safe for people to be back on the streets. (2) Given there have been repeated calls from the City of Port Phillip to conduct a scooter trial, what is the current status of electric scooter regulations in Victoria. (3) Given the in-principle agreement between the Department of Transport, Transport Accident Commission and Victoria Police regarding the safety parameters of an e- scooter trial, including helmet requirements, speed limits and legal riding locations, why has there been no progress towards an e-scooter trial. (4) Will the Minister consider a temporary or permanent exemption granted by the Governor in Council under section 3(2)(b) of the Road Safety Act 1986, allowing motorised scooters to be ridden in a certain area, thereby allowing a trial. (5) Given the time frames associated with enacting legislative change, if legislative change is required to legalise e-scooter use, will an e-scooter trial be a priority in the Government’s legislative program, once it is deemed safe for people to be back on the streets.

2806 MS MAXWELL — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Premier): In relation to an The Sydney Morning Herald article published online on 26 March 2020 titled Chinese-backed company's mission to source Australian medical supplies: (1) Is the Premier aware of any attempts made by any individual or organisation to send bulk supplies of medical items out of Victoria during — (a) December 2019; (b) January 2020; (c) February 2020; and (d) March 2020. (2) If the Premier is aware of any such attempts — (a) what was the nature of each of these activities; and (b) what actions has the Government taken in response to them.

2807 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what briefings, outlined in table form, were provided to the Chief Health Officer or his legal deputy under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, including 3 September 2020 124

the date, title and briefing/correspondence number (if applicable) of each briefing provided that relates to each of the public health orders.

2808 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what briefings, outlined in table form, were provided to the Chief Health Officer, including the date, title and briefing/correspondence number (if applicable), that do not relate to the public health orders.

2809 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to briefings provided to and/or by the Chief Health Officer concerning contact tracing during the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what formal briefings, outlined in table form, including the date, title and briefing/correspondence number (if applicable), were provided that relate to contact tracing.

2810 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what briefings, outlined in table form, including the date, title, briefing/correspondence number (if applicable) and recipient of briefings/advice from the Chief Health Officer were provided to the — (f) Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), or her delegate; (g) DHHS Executive; and (h) to you and/or your ministerial office.

2811 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what briefings, outlined in table form, including the date, title, briefing/correspondence number (if applicable) and recipient of briefings/advice from the Chief Health Officer were provided to the — (a) Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) and/or the DPC Executive members; and (b) Premier and/or the Premier’s office, including the Premier’s private office.

2812 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what briefings, outlined in table form, including the date, title, briefing/correspondence number (if applicable) and recipient of briefings/advice from the Chief Health Officer were provided to the — (a) Department of Justice and Community Safety and/or the Department Executive members; (b) Victoria Police; (c) Emergency Services Commissioner and/or his office; and (d) Commonwealth Department of Defence and/or the Australian Defence Force.

2813 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19 crisis: For the period 1 January 2020 to date, what formal briefings, provided in table form, were provided to the Minister for Health, including the date, title, briefing/correspondence number (if applicable) and the name and title of the Department of Health and Human Services Executive that approved each briefing.

2814 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services to ensure that all public and private health services had a plan in place to assess how patients with COVID-19 symptoms were admitted into care.

2815 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What infection control measures were put in place at all Emergency Departments in Victoria’s public and private health services.

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2816 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment process was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to coordinate and prioritise hospital activities to maintain essential services and support quality care during the Stage Three and Stage Four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne.

2817 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment process was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to divert resources from less urgent care, implement alternate models of care, staff surge strategies and appropriate management of supplies during the Stage Three and Stage Four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne.

2818 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment process was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to focus laboratory testing on areas of critical need during the Stage Three and Stage Four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne.

2819 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment process was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to coordinate and prioritise hospital activities to maintain essential services and support quality care during Stage Three restrictions in regional Victoria.

2820 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: Can the Minister please provide the details of the assessment process undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to divert resources from less urgent care, implement alternate models of care, staff surge strategies and appropriate management of supplies during Stage Three restrictions in regional Victoria

2821 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What assessment process was undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services towards efforts to focus laboratory testing on areas of critical need during Stage Three restrictions in regional Victoria.

2822 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What efforts were undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services, when Stage Three restrictions was announced on 7 July 2020, to ensure sufficient testing capacity for COVID-19.

2823 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: What incidents, from 1 March to date, were a confirmed case of COVID-19 admitted to a public health service in a negative pressure isolation room.

2824 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020 and the implementation of ‘Other strategies for preserving clinical resources’: What actions did the Department of Health and Human Services take to — (a) transfer elective surgeries to other public or private hospitals; (b) discharge or transfer patients early when safe to do so; and (c) prioritise emergency care.

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2825 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the COVID-19: Pandemic plan for the Victorian Health Sector, Version 1.0, published on 10 March 2020: Specifically, how many — (a) coronary care units were in operation on 1 August 2020; (b) high dependency units were in operation on 1 August 2020; and (c) non-commissioned physical intensive care bed spaces had been turned into intensive care unit beds or general wards.

2826 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 1,188 healthcare workers who had returned positive tests of COVID-19, as at 14 August 2020: What is the exact number of healthcare workers who had contracted COVID-19 at their place of work and at a location other than their workplace.

2827 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 1,188 healthcare workers who had returned positive tests of COVID-19, as at 14 August 2020: Of those that contracted COVID-19 at their workplace, being a health service, what is the exact number of healthcare workers who had contracted COVID-19 at — (a) an Emergency Department; (b) a COVID-19 designated ward; and (c) a ward not designated for COVID-19 patients.

2828 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the mystery cases of COVID- 19 in Victoria: What is the breakdown of where these mystery cases of COVID-19 are located, by local government area.

2829 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Why did the Department of Health and Human Services stop providing information on public spaces where individuals acquired COVID-19.

2830 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What date did Alfred Health take over responsibilities of infection control in the hotel quarantine programme.

2831 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: What Testing Implementation Strategy is being undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services that involves seconded staff from KPMG.

2832 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to the NUTECH HT2000 Series Body Inspection System and the MW1000AA Body Inspection Device: (1) How many of each device have been procured. (2) Which correctional facilities in Victoria have these devices been delivered to.

2833 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What is the breakdown of the number of the contact tracing taskforce as at — (a) 31 March 2020; (b) 30 April 2020; (c) 31 May 2020; (d) 30 June 2020; (e) 31 July 2020; and (f) 20 August 2020.

2834 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What is the breakdown of the sector experience of the contact tracers in the public health team as at — (a) 31 March 2020; (b) 30 April 2020; (c) 31 May 2020; 3 September 2020 127

(d) 30 June 2020; (e) 31 July 2020; and (f) 20 August 2020.

2835 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 2,600 contact tracers currently comprising the contact tracing taskforce, as stated by the Premier at a press conference on 20 August 2020: (1) What is the total number of contact tracers working in a call centre. (2) What is the location of each call centre. (3) What is the background and sector experience that each of these contact tracers working in a call centre have. (4) What required qualifications are needed for these contact tracers to be able to work within a call centre.

2836 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: How many of the contact tracers are employed on a — (a) permanent basis; (b) part-time basis; and (c) casual basis.

2837 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What questions are asked by the contact tracing taskforce of individuals traced.

2838 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What is the breakdown of contact tracers who are tasked with speaking to non-English speaking Victorians who have tested positive for COVID-19.

2839 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What cloud knowledge management solutions are being used by the Department of Health and Human Services for tracing calls and capturing relevant data.

2840 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: How is the validation of contact tracing undertaken by the contact tracing taskforce.

2841 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: Which Department of Health and Human Services official had oversight for the contact tracing logistics as — (a) 31 March 2020; (b) 30 April 2020; (c) 31 May 2020; (d) 30 June 2020; (e) 31 July 2020; and (f) 20 August 2020.

2842 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many international students have tested positive for COVID-19.

2843 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: How many specially trained nurses have been part of the surge-capacity workforce to deal with ongoing hospital requirements.

2844 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to a report in The Age on 17 July 2020 that noted that Victoria independently trained 1,629 additional nurses for intensive care unit wards in efforts to deal with surge-capacity: (1) When did the training of these nurses commence. (2) When did the training of these nurses conclude. (3) Where are the intensive care nurses located, by health facility. 3 September 2020 128

2845 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the 754 healthcare workers with an active confirmed positive case of COVID-19, as at 20 August 2020: What is the breakdown of the total infected number of — (a) aged care healthcare workers; (b) acute hospital system workers; (c) those working in emergency departments; (d) those working in intensive care units; (e) those working in specific COVID-19 wards; (f) paramedics; (g) general practitioners; (h) community healthcare nurses; (i) allied health professional; (j) doctors; and (k) nurses.

2846 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19: Can the Minister provide all genomic reports provided and/or produced by the Department of Health and Human Services, from 10 May to 20 August 2020.

2847 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: How long does the contract testing questionnaire and interview take.

2848 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: Are all people who have tested positive for COVID-19 being asked where they work.

2849 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: Are all people who have tested positive for COVID-19 being asked if they have attended public gatherings and/or events.

2850 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What questions do contract tracers ask confirmed positive cases of COVID-19.

2851 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: How many COVID-19 contact tracers are from interstate.

2852 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: At which interstate call centres are COVID-19 contact tracers located.

2853 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Resources: In relation to the lifting of the ban on onshore gas drilling in Victoria in 2021: (1) Will there be any prohibition, either legislative or regulatory, on the acidizing of onshore gas wells, to stimulate or improve the flow of gas in place of hydraulic fracturing in Victoria. (2) Will there be any prohibition, either legislative or regulatory, on horizontal drilling of onshore gas wells in Victoria.

2854 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Resources: In relation to the definition of hydraulic fracturing in the Petroleum Act 1998, which is defined as ‘the injection of a substance or substances into a bore under pressure for the purposes of stimulating a geological formation’: Is there any threshold for, or definition of, ‘pressure’ for the purposes of the Act.

2855 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister Resources: In relation to the recent Andrews Labor Government’s decision to lift the ban on onshore gas drilling in Victoria: (1) What gas resources are expected to be developed through onshore gas drilling in Victoria. (2) Will the extraction of tight gas be allowed. 3 September 2020 129

(3) Will the extraction of shale gas be allowed.

2856 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Solar Homes): In relation to the Solar Homes Program: Does the Government have any plans to provide rebates to Owners Corporations buying solar panels for their building in the future.

2857 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the removal of combustible cladding and the work of Cladding Safety Victoria: (1) How many buildings have been identified as having combustible cladding by Cladding Safety Victoria. (2) How many buildings with combustible cladding have had the cladding removed and replaced by Cladding Safety Victoria. (3) What is the process through which Cladding Safety Victoria has identified the highest priority buildings, and what is the process for removal. (4) What support is available to residents of these buildings that have been identified as having combustible cladding but have not been audited by Cladding Safety Victoria.

2858 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the West Gate Tunnel Project development, at the location where it will run parallel to Railway Place, West Melbourne, and noting that there is currently no plan to include a noise wall or sound barrier: (1) Is there a plan to include a noise wall or a sound barrier. (2) Will the West Gate Tunnel Project ensure that freeway noise is below 63dBA in this section of the West Gate Tunnel, and if so how. (3) What will be the process for monitoring this noise going forward. (4) Will the West Gate Tunnel Project erect a sound barrier if it is found that this section of road does exceed 63dBA.

2859 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to construction being undertaken during both the Stage Three and Stage Four restrictions: What measures has the Government put in place to ensure that construction workers are not at unnecessary risk of contracting COVID-19.

2860 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to increased construction hours and projects in the central business district (CBD): (1) What measures are being taken by the Government to protect the health and wellbeing of CBD residents during COVID-19 lockdown. (2) What support is available to CBD residents who are struggling with the impact of construction noise during the COVID-19 lockdown, particularly for those working at home or home-schooling their children.

2861 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the COVID-19 building works investment, noting that $5.6 million is being invested to remove rubbish and graffiti and manage vegetation along transport corridors: Will any of the $5.6 million be invested towards graffiti and vegetation management along the Moonee Ponds Creek, underneath Citylink.

2862 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the graffiti on public transport infrastructure, specifically the footbridge over the railway line at Arden Street, Kensington: What is the process for requesting the removal of this graffiti.

2863 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to trucks using Kensington Road, Epsom Road and Macaulay Road, in Kensington: Does the Department of Transport collect data on truck use of these roads, and if so, is this information publicly available. 3 September 2020 130

2864 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to trucks using Kensington Road, Epsom Road and Macaulay Road, in Kensington: (1) How many trucks are estimated to use these roads for the Metro Tunnel Project. (2) How many trucks are estimated to use these roads for the West Gate Tunnel Project. (3) Does the Government collect data on truck use of these roads for major transport infrastructure projects, including the Metro Tunnel Project and the West Gate Tunnel Project, and if so, is this data publicly available.

2865 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to COVID-19 and contact tracing: What is the follow up information taken by the contact tracers.

(Notice received 24 August 2020)

2866 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the total number of current intensive care unit beds at — (e) Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute; (f) University Hospital Geelong; (g) Bendigo Hospital; (h) Shepparton Hospital; (i) The Alfred Hospital; (j) Austin Hospital; (k) Monash Medical Centre Clayton; and (l) Casey Hospital.

2867 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the total number of current beds at — (a) Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute; (b) University Hospital Geelong; (c) Bendigo Hospital; (d) Shepparton Hospital; (e) The Alfred Hospital; (f) Austin Hospital; (g) Monash Medical Centre Clayton; and (h) Casey Hospital.

2868 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the total number of current intensive care unit trained nurses at — (a) Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute; (b) University Hospital Geelong; (c) Bendigo Hospital; (d) Shepparton Hospital; (e) The Alfred Hospital; (f) Austin Hospital; (g) Monash Medical Centre Clayton; and (h) Casey Hospital.

2869 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What capital works are being undertaken, and at what total cost, at — (a) Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute; (b) University Hospital Geelong; (c) Bendigo Hospital; (d) Shepparton Hospital; (e) The Alfred Hospital; 3 September 2020 131

(f) Austin Hospital; (g) Monash Medical Centre Clayton; and (h) Casey Hospital.

2870 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many mental health nurses have been assigned to hotels that have been, and continue to be, part of the hotel quarantine program.

2871 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: How many registered nurses have been assigned to hotels that have been, and continue to be, part of the hotel quarantine program.

2872 MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Health: What is the total number of assigned nursing staff and their qualifications, for each hotel that has been, and continues to be, part of the hotel quarantine program.

2873 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change): In relation to the Auditor-General’s June 2020 Report Protecting Critically Endangered Grasslands: (1) Will the Government reinstate upfront funding for the Melbourne Strategic Assessment Program. (2) Will the Government commission updated and targeted vegetation quality and weed surveys of the Western Grasslands Reserve. (3) Will the Government use the results of updated surveys to ensure high quality sections of the Western Grasslands Reserve are targeted for acquisition and effective interim management occurs before transfer or acquisition. (4) Will the Government protect high quality grassland sites on urban development land through development approval conditions and targeted acquisition.

2874 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to positive COVID-19 cases between 10 and 24 August 2020: Outlined in table form, for each day — (a) how many new cases were identified; (b) how many of the newly identified cases in paragraph (a) were contacted within 24 hours; (c) what was the cumulative number of positive cases in quarantine; (d) how many visits by relevant Department of Health and Human Services staff, other officers including Australian Defence Force officials, or other secondment staff, were made to cases in quarantine or self-isolation; and (e) how many positive cases visited in paragraph (d) were found to be — (i) at home; and (ii) not at home. 2875 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the Chief Health Officer: What informal briefings were provided concerning contact tracing during the COVID-19 crisis from 1 January 2020 to date, outlined in table form, including the date, the nature and the names/title of the committees or internal bodies involved in the briefing/discussions.

2876 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the High Capacity Metro Train Project and noting that the project is reportedly delayed by a minimum of 19 months: What are the revised capital and output budgets for this project, by financial year, over the forward estimates.

2877 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the Pakenham East Depot, which according to the 2017 High Capacity Metro Train Summary brochure was due to be completed (provisional acceptance) by 14 December 2018: Noting answers to Question on Notice Nos. 2478, 2479 and 2480 about the Pakenham East Depot which confirmed that the provisional acceptance milestone as at 14 August 2020 has not been met, what is the revised provisional acceptance date for the Pakenham East Depot. 3 September 2020 132

2878 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to rail bridge inspections and maintenance in Victoria: (1) What is the expenditure for each fiscal period from 2000 to 2019. (2) What is the budget for 2019-20. (3) What agency/organisation is currently responsible for the inspections and maintenance.

2879 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to rail bridges in Victoria, for each bridge — (a) what is the structure number; (b) where is it located; (c) what is it crossing (for instance, road, river, floodplain, etcetera); (d) what is the length of the bridge; (e) what is the height of the bridge; (f) what type of bridge is it (for instance, rail over road, road over rail, rail over river, etcetera); (g) when was it constructed; (h) what maintenance works, and on what dates has maintenance been carried out since 1 December 2014; (i) what agency/organisation is responsible for structural maintenance of the bridge; (j) what agency/organisation is responsible for general maintenance; (k) when was the date of its last structural inspection; and (l) what was its condition recorded as at the date of the last structural inspection.

2880 MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to rail bridges in Victoria: (1) What is the ongoing maintenance schedule for Victoria’s rail bridges. (2) What is the time span in between cycles. (3) How long does each cycle take. (4) How are maintenance issues identified in between maintenance cycles. (5) What was the number of full time equivalent and the head count involved in rail bridge maintenance, as at — (a) 1 December 2014; (b) 30 June 2019; and (c) 31 December 2019. (6) Were there any changes to maintenance schedules, and the nature of inspections (for instance, what was examined) since 1 December 2014.

(Notice received 25 August 2020) 2881 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation): In relation to the temporary rules for residential tenancy agreements during the COVID-19 pandemic as at 21 August 2020: (1) How many temporary rent agreements have been registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria, and of these agreements how many were registered without requiring dispute resolution services. (2) How many agreements were for a rent reduction, and what was the average reduction. (3) How many agreements were for a rent deferral. (4) What was the average length of an agreement. (5) What was the average start date for an agreement. (6) How many agreements where a rent reduction was negotiated were backdated to when the initial request for a reduction was made. (7) What is the average time taken to reach an agreement. (8) How many landlords were represented by a property manager in the mediation process. (9) How many disputes were referred to the Chief Dispute Resolution Officer for Residential Tenancies.

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2882 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to Health Privacy Principle 2.2(h) under Schedule 1 of the Health Records Act 2001, which allows disclosure of an individual’s health information to prevent a serious threat to public health, public safety or public welfare: (1) Has any individual’s COVID-19 test result been disclosed to other individuals, groups or private entities in order to undertake COVID-19 contact tracing. (2) Will the Government use this exemption during the COVID-19 crisis to facilitate contact tracing.

2883 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health: Is the Government undertaking any systematic testing of asymptomatic individuals or groups, other than immediate contacts of diagnosed cases of COVID-19.

2884 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health: Has the Government undertaken any sewage testing for SARS-CoV-2 in Victoria, and if so, what are the results.

2885 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health: Is fit-testing for N95 masks made available to public hospital staff who are at greatest risk of infection, such as those involved in prolonged face-to-face care of diagnosed COVID-19 patients.

2886 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Health: Is the Government providing any guidance or rules to public hospitals, that staff aged 60 years and over may or may not be involved in face-to-face care of patients with COVID-19.

(Notice received 31 August 2020)

2887 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Box Hill Transit Interchange Steering Committee — (a) how many times has the Committee met since 15 May 2018; (b) has the Committee met monthly since 15 May 2018; and (c) on what dates, provided in list form, did the Committee meet since it was established in May 2018.

2888 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to a Government media release of 15 May 2018, which advised that the business case for the redevelopment plan for Box Hill station and bus interchange was expected mid-2019: Has the Minister received the business case for the redevelopment of Box Hill station and bus interchange from the Box Hill Transit Interchange Steering Committee, and — (a) if yes, when will the business case be released; and (b) if no, what was the reason for the delay and when is the business case expected to be delivered.

2889 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Box Hill Transit Interchange Steering Committee: (1) When was the last time the Minister had email, written and/or verbal communications with the Chair of the Box Hill Interchange Steering Committee. (2) Will the minutes of all meetings of the Box Hill Transit Interchange Steering Committee be made public.

2890 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Box Hill Interchange site: (1) How many times has the Minister for Public Transport visited the site since 2018. (2) How many times has a Minister of other related portfolios visited the site since 2015.

2891 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): Will the Minister provide a list of the current members of the Box Hill Transit Interchange Steering Committee. 3 September 2020 134

2892 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to a written adjournment response of 30 April 2019 regarding the Box Hill Interchange, the then Minister for Public Transport advised that “The (Box Hill Transit Interchange) committee is working towards agreeing on short, medium and long-term actions” and “I look forward to receiving this advice from the Committee”: Has advice been provided by the Committee to the Minister on — (a) short-term actions; (b) medium-term actions; and (c) long-term actions.

2893 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the state budgets of 2018-19 and 2019-20 which made no allocation of funding towards improvements or forward planning for the Box Hill Interchange: Will funding be allocated in the next state budget.

2894 DR BACH — To ask the Minister for Health (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the terms of reference of the Box Hill Interchange Ministerial Advisory Group 2015, which state that the Advisory Group will report on ‘any submissions to the Advisory Group and how this has informed the options’ as well as ‘a list of persons and organisations who have made submissions to the Advisory Group’ — (a) did the Ministerial Advisory Group call for submissions; (b) how many submissions were received; and (c) provided in list form, what submissions were received.

(Notice received 1 September 2020)

2895 MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to Question on Notice No. 828, noting that the offender has now been convicted and sentenced in relation to the 18 July 2019 report made to Victoria Police in Cranbourne from a resident of Salandra Estate, Clyde North, alleging that three individuals attempted to break into cars parked on the street, and further noting a different resident on the estate offered CCTV footage of the incident on 19 July 2019, the name of one alleged offender on 21 July 2019 and additional information confirming the identity of one of the alleged offenders on 24 July 2019: (1) Why did Victoria Police not seek to obtain or view the CCTV footage of the alleged attempt to break into cars that was offered by the resident to Victoria Police on 19, 21 and 24 July 2019. (2) On how many occasions between 21 July and 12 August 2019 did Victoria Police attempt to contact, interview or apprehend the now convicted offender identified in the reports made to Victoria Police on 21 and 24 July 2019.

2896 MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to funding for palliative care announced in the 16 November 2017 media release titled ‘Palliative Care Boost To Support Terminally Ill Victorians‘: (1) How much of the $19.9 million support package for regional and rural home-based palliative care has been spent. (2) How many people have taken up the scheme. (3) Of the $10 million one-off grants for end of life auxiliary support services, how much, in dollar terms has been granted. (4) Of the $19.5 million announced for Regional Palliative Care Consultancy Services, how much has been spent.

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(Notice received 2 September 2020)

2897 DR RATNAM — To ask the Minister for Regional Development (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to the Tower Relocation Program: (1) How many public housing tenants have accepted a relocation under the program as of 28 August 2020. (2) How many public housing tenants are expected to be relocated under the program. (3) Which public housing estates are covered by the program. (4) What are the eligibility requirements for public housing tenants to be offered private rental housing under the program. (5) Which suburbs are the private rental properties being leased under the program located in. (6) Will tenants be eligible to return to the estates they are currently living in at the conclusion of the two-year program.

2898 MR GRIMLEY — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to presumptive compensation for healthcare workers since 1 March 2020: (1) How many Victorian healthcare workers have lodged a Workcover claim which relates to contracting COVID-19. (2) How many of the applications in paragraph (1) have been approved. (3) How many of the applications in paragraph (1) have been declined. (4) What reasons have been provided in instances where a COVID-19 related Workcover claim has been declined. (5) How long does it take on average for a COVID-19 related Workcover claim to be approved or declined.

2899 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Regional Development (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure’s answer to Question on Notice 2203, where the Minister advised that the Minister for Planning can provide further advice about population projections: What is the updated population projection for Melbourne going forward to 2030, in light of COVID-19.

2900 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Attorney-General): In relation to concessional fees at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT): Is it correct that holders of a current health care card issued by the Federal Government are eligible for concessional fees at VCAT but age pensioners and disability pensioners are not, and if so, what is the reason for the distinction.

2901 MR HAYES — To ask the Minister for Employment (for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure): In relation to the proposed two-kilometre-long Upfield rail track: Why is the proposed track to be a ballasted track when Metro Trains Melbourne’s Engineering Standards for bridge building mandates the use of ballastless tracks for elevated sections of rail greater than 500 metres in length.

2902 MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the Kangaroo Harvest Program permanently established on 1 October 2019 to enable the commercial harvesting of kangaroos for the purposes of processing pet food and noting the key objectives of the program are to maintain sustainable kangaroo populations, achieve good animal welfare outcomes and protect the livelihoods of our farmers: Given there are concerns from regional communities that the level of sustainable take within the seven harvest zones is well below the 10 per cent limit set by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, with some farmers reporting that permits are being issued favouring ‘shoot and drop’ rather than harvesting: (1) How many shoot and drop permits were issued in 2019-20. (2) How many tags were issued to professional shooters in 2019-20. 3 September 2020 136

(3) How many drop permits will be made available in 2020-21 (4) How many tags will be made available in 2020-21.

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20 Parts 1(d)(ii), 1(d)(iii) and Part 2 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 March 2020. 21 Parts 1(d)(ii) and 1(d)(iii) of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 March 2020. 22 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 March 2020. 23 Part 3 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 March 2020. 24 Part 1 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 17 March 2020. 25 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 17 March 2020. 26 Parts 1 and 2 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 3 June 2020. 27 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 3 June 2020. 28 Parts 1, 2 and 4 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 3 June 2020. 29 Parts 2, 4 and 5 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 3 June 2020. 30 Parts 1 and 2 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 18 June 2020. 35 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 August 2020. 36 Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 August 2020. 37 Part 1 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 August 2020. 38 Parts 1(b) and 1(c) and Part 3 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 August 2020. 39 Parts 1(b) and1(c) of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 4 August 2020. 40 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 18 August 2020. 41 Part 1 of Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 18 August 2020. 42 Question on Notice reinstated by Order of the President on 2 September 2020. * Question reallocated due to the resignation of the Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC.