LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT MATTERS AWAITING RESPONSE Edition No. 14

As at 30 April 2009

(Raised 5 February 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr P.R. Davis Public Transport Rail: Gippsland line Mr Pakula Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Williamstown Cricket Ground: Redevelopment Ms Lovell Roads and Ports Bridges:Yarrawonga-Mulwala Ms Tierney Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Albert Park, Warrnambool: trail network

(Raised 6 February 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Darveniza Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Chiltern: skate park

(Raised 7 February 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Kronberg Public Transport Disability services: taxis Mr Somyurek Roads and Ports Pounds–Shrives roads, Narre Warren South: traffic control

(Raised 28 February 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Roads and Ports Murray Valley Highway–Cullens Road, Yarrawonga: turning lane Ms Pennicuik Education Teachers: enterprise bargaining agreement Mr Eideh Public Transport Rail: level crossing safety Mr Koch Roads and Ports Port of Melbourne: Webb Dock 2 Legislative Council Adjournment Matters Awaiting Response Edition No. 14

Mr Elasmar Consumer Affairs Consumer affairs: lottery scams Mr Vogels Rural and Regional Development Bannockburn: community hub Mrs Petrovich Roads and Ports Northern Highway, Kilmore: traffic control

(Raised 11 March 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Aireys Inlet tennis club: facilities Mr Vogels Regional and Rural Development Anglesea: riverbank facilities Mr Finn Roads and Ports Sunbury Road, Bulla: traffic management

(Raised 12 March 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Coote Education Albert Park college: site Mr O'Donohue Roads and Ports Freeways: noise barriers

(Raised 13 March 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Finn Public Transport Buses: western suburbs Mrs Petrovich Planning Planning: Seymour development Mr Vogels Public Transport Rail: Wendouree station

(Raised 8 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Roads and Ports Transport: Bendigo study Mr Pakula Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Brimbank: sporting facilities

(Raised 9 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Petrovich Roads and Ports Maroondah Highway: Black Spur speed limits

(Raised 10 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Public Transport Rail: Shepparton line Mrs Coote Public Transport Rail: Frankston line Mr O'Donohue Public Transport Bena-Kongwak Road, South Gippsland: bridge Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: station bicycle lockers

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(Raised 15 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Darveniza Roads and Ports Bridges: Yarrawonga–Mulwala Mrs Coote Public Transport Rail: Oakleigh

(Raised 16 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Darveniza Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Indigo: sporting facilities

(Raised 17 April 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Finn Public Transport Rail: Werribee line Ms Pennicuik Public Transport Rail: Brighton level crossing Ms Tierney Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Golden Plains: sporting facilities Mrs Petrovich Public Transport Rail: Seymour line

(Raised 7 May 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Public Transport Rail: V/Line coach services Ms Hartland Police and Emergency Services Emergency services: telephone alerting system

(Raised 8 May 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Public Transport Rail: freight rebates Mr Elasmar Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs West Preston Cricket Club: funding Mr O'Donohue Public Transport Buses: Yarra Ranges

(Raised 27 May 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Public Transport Buses: Bendigo Mr Hall Roads and Ports Great Alpine Road: upgrade Mr Koch Roads and Ports Henty Highway: upgrade Mr Pakula Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Housing: Heathdale neighbourhood renewal project Mrs Peulich Public Transport Rail: Frankston line

(Raised 28 May 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Hall Public Transport Rail: Moe station

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(Raised 29 May 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Hartland Consumer Affairs Alcohol: late-night licences Mr Rich-Phillips Public Transport Rail: Frankston line Mr O’Donohue Public Transport Rail: Berwick station Mr Finn Public Transport Rail: St Albans level crossing

(Raised 10 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Vogels Public Transport Rail: Maryborough service Mr Dalla-Riva Roads and Ports EastLink: guardrail posts Mr O’Donohue Roads and Ports Belgrave: traffic congestion Mr Finn Racing Racing: Werribee track upgrade

(Raised 11 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Peulich Roads and Ports Roads: South Eastern Metropolitan Region Mr Rich-Phillips Roads and Ports EastLink: sound barriers

(Raised 12 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Public Transport Public transport: concession cards Mr Leane Public Transport Rail: travel passes Mrs Peulich Roads and Ports Roads: South Eastern Metropolitan Region Mr Atkinson Public Transport Public transport: early bird fares Mr Vogels Agriculture Primary Industries: funding Mr D.M. Davis Roads and Ports Clearways: Boroondara

(Raised 24 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Petrovich Roads and Ports Wallan–Kilmore bypass: construction Mr D.M. Davis Roads and Ports Roads: Boroondara

(Raised 25 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Pennicuik Roads and Ports Beach Park, Beaumaris: bicycle path Mrs Coote Public Transport Public transport: Prahran electorate

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(Raised 26 June 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Roads and Ports Calder Highway: Taradale signage Mr O’Donohue Public Transport Rail: Pakenham pedestrian crossing

(Raised 30 July 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Tee Roads and Ports Eastern Freeway: safety Mr O’Donohue Children and Early Childhood Lang Lang Kindergarten: funding Development Mr Atkinson Roads and Ports EastLink: tunnels

(Raised 31 July 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: Yarraville level crossing Mr Rich-Phillips Roads and Ports Frankston Freeway–Cranbourne Road, Frankston: upgrade

(Raised 19 August 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Education Apollo Bay P–12 College: funding Mrs Peulich Roads and Ports Dingley bypass: future Mrs Coote Public Transport Public transport: Bentleigh and Prahran electorates

(Raised 20 August 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Education Driver Education Centre of Australia: Careful Cobber program Mr O’Donohue Roads and Ports Princes Highway–Cardinia Road, Pakenham: signage Mr Vogels Roads and Ports Sunraysia Highway, Avoca: signage

(Raised 21 August 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Warrnambool: football and netball facilities Mrs Peulich Roads and Ports Roads: maintenance Ms Pennicuik Premier Rail: freight summit Mr O’Donohue Roads and Ports Cardinia Primary School: speed zones

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(Raised 9 September 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Regional and Rural Development Aireys Inlet: hall Mrs Coote Roads and Ports Clearways: Stonnington Mr P.R. Davis Public Transport Rail: Lindenow South level crossing Mr D.M. Davis Roads and Ports Monash Freeway: noise barriers

(Raised 10 September 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Regional and Rural Development Dartmoor sawmill: closure Mr Koch Public Transport Buses: Hamilton Mr Pakula Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Altona Primary School: bike shed Mr O’Donohue Roads and Ports Princes Freeway, Beaconsfield–Old Princes Highway: traffic control Mr Drum Agriculture Weeds: control

(Raised 11 September 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Koch Public Transport Rail: Geelong car parks Mr Vogels Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Wallace Recreation Reserve: funding Ms Pennicuik Roads and Ports Eastern and Monash freeways: noise barriers

(Raised 7 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Premier Drought: government assistance Ms Hartland Roads and Ports Moreland: North Coburg parkland Mr Rich-Phillips Roads and Ports Frankston bypass: funding

(Raised 8 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Kronberg Roads and Ports Eastern Freeway: noise barriers Mr Atkinson Public Transport Rail: Blackburn level crossing

(Raised 15 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Tierney Education Horsham Special School: funding Mr P.R. Davis Public Transport Buses: Buchan Ms Lovell Roads and Ports Calder Highway: funding Mr Hall Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club: funding

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Mrs Coote Roads and Ports Clearways: Stonnington Mrs Kronberg Public Transport Public transport: disabled access

(Raised 16 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Scheffer Environment and Climate Change Housing: energy and water program Mr Atkinson Roads and Ports Insurance: learner drivers Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: Melton–Bacchus Marsh line

(Raised 28 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Children and Early Childhood Verney Road School: early education Development program Mr Drum Regional and Rural Development Regional and rural Victoria: business excellence awards Mr Vogels Education Victoria University: campus closures Ms Pennicuik Roads and Ports Clearways: extension Mr P.R. Davis Senior Victorians Rail: seniors travel Mr O'Donohue Public Transport Rail: Lakeside station

(Raised 29 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Coote Roads and Ports Monash Freeway: noise barriers Mr Koch Roads and Ports Road safety: roadside vegetation

(Raised 30 October 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mrs Coote Public Transport Public transport: Bentleigh electorate Mrs Kronberg Environment and Climate Change Environment: St Helena development Mr Koch Education School buses: Dunkeld Mr Vogels Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic: funding Mr Rich-Phillips Roads and Ports Clayton: pedestrian crossings Mr Finn Police and Emergency Services Metropolitan Fire Brigade: Moonee Ponds station

(Raised 11 November 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Hartland Police and Emergency Services Emergency services: telephone alert Mr Atkinson Community Services Autism: student funding Mr Guy Public Transport Cycling: Diamond Creek–Hurstbridge path

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(Raised 12 November 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Housing Housing: Parkside estate, Shepparton

(Raised 13 November 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Hartland Roads and Ports Transport: east–west link needs assessment Mr P.R. Davis Public Transport Tourism: Gippsland Mrs Coote Public Transport Rail: Bentleigh electorate

(Raised 2 December 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Pakula Planning Yarraville: church hall maintenance Ms Tierney Regional and Rural Development Port Fairy: community centre funding Ms Hartland Roads and Ports Transport: east–west link needs assessment Mr P.R. Davis Roads and Ports Curlip II: crew certification Mrs Petrovich Roads and Ports Melbourne-Lancefield Road: upgrade

(Raised 3 December 2008)

Member Minister Topic Mr Hall Gaming Gaming: licences Mrs Kronberg Community Services Disability services: supported accommodation Mrs Coote Roads and Ports Clearways: Stonnington Mr Koch Roads and Ports Minister for Roads and Ports: correspondence Mr Drum Public Transport Rail: V/Line services

(Raised 4 December 2008)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Public Transport V/Line: Kyabram ticketing Mr Kavanagh Industry and Trade John Valves Pty Ltd: workers entitlements Mr Finn Local Government Moreland: elections Mrs Petrovich Health Kyneton hospital: obstetric services Mr Drum Public Transport Rail: level crossing safety

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(Raised 3 February 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Broad Education Schools: Netbook project Mr Finn Local Government City of Wyndham: election Mrs Coote Roads and Ports Monash Freeway: noise barriers

(Raised 4 February 2009)

Member Minister Topic Mr Vogels Senior Victorians Ballarat District Nursing and Healthcare: funding Ms Lovell Planning Parkside estate, Shepparton: street names Ms Hartland Education Libraries: Colac Mrs Coote Public Transport Public transport: Southern Metropolitan Region Mr Koch Roads and Ports Inverleigh-Winchelsea Road: traffic Mrs Petrovich Roads and Ports Wallan–Kilmore bypass: construction Mr D.M. Davis Environment and Climate Change Environment: waste recycling

(Raised 5 February 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Planning St Paul’s Cathedral, Bendigo: restoration Mrs Coote Housing Housing: disruptive tenants Ms Hartland Roads and Ports Roads: Footscray tunnel Ms Mikakos Housing Housing: Northern Metropolitan Region Mr O'Donohue Planning Crib Point: bitumen plant Ms Darveniza Children and Early Childhood Shepparton: children’s centre Development Mr Finn Public Transport Taxis: driver certification Ms Pennicuik Public Transport Public transport: rolling stock Mrs Kronberg Roads and Ports Bolton Street, Eltham: upgrade

(Raised 26 February 2009)

Member Minister Topic Mr Hall Education Schools: travel allowance Ms Lovell Public Transport Public transport: tertiary student passes Mrs Peulich Treasurer Land tax: rates Mr Kavanagh Racing Racing: alternate breeds Mr D.M. Davis Environment and Climate Change Land tax: rates

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(Raised 10 March 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Police and Emergency Services Country Fire Authority: Elphinstone and Bendigo brigades Mrs Coote Police and Emergency Services Police: cities of Glen Eira and Port Phillip Mr Atkinson Finance, WorkCover and the Transport WorkCover: claim Accident Commission Mr Drum Environment and Climate Change Bushfires: wildlife funding Mr Koch Environment and Climate Change Bushfires: land management Ms Hartland Roads and Ports Roads: Footscray tunnel Mr O'Donohue Planning VicUrban: Officer land Mr Hall Education Toongabbie Primary School: teacher recognition Mr P.R. Davis Roads and Ports Princes Highway: eastern upgrade Mr Finn Roads and Ports West Gate Bridge: safety rails Mr Vogels Housing Housing: shire of Pyrenees Mrs Petrovich Public Transport Rail: Sunbury line Mr Rich-Phillips Finance, WorkCover and the Transport Government: public finance Accident Commission legislation

(Raised 11 March 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Health Bendigo Hospital: redevelopment Mr Drum Community Services Parkinson’s Victoria: funding Mrs Coote Local Government City of Stonnington: councillor Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: cancellations Mr Koch Environment and Climate Change Otway Forest Park and Enfield State Forest: access Ms Pennicuik Environment and Climate Change Sandringham: beach renourishment Mr Vogels Health Warrnambool Hospital: radiotherapy treatment Mr O'Donohue Roads and Ports Koo Wee Rup bypass: funding Mrs Petrovich Health Medical practitioners: regional and rural Victoria Mrs Peulich Health Kingston Centre: kitchen Mrs Kronberg Roads and Ports Eltham: roads and bridges Mr D.M. Davis Roads and Ports Freeways: Noise attenuation Mr P.R. Davis Police and Emergency Services Police: Loch Sport

(Raised 12 March 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Housing Housing: complaints procedure Ms Darveniza Water Barmah State Forest: flooding Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: public safety Mr Vogels Water Water: Maryborough Ms Mikakos Housing Housing: maintenance Ms Tierney Health Western Victoria Region: health services 30 April 2009 11

Mrs Peulich Education Schools: mergers Mr Finn Police and Emergency Services Police: Sunshine

(Raised 31 March 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Housing Rooming houses: registration Ms Hartland Water Water: charges Ms Tierney Women's Affairs Women: suffrage centenary Mr Dalla-Riva Agriculture Melbourne Wholesale Fish Market: relocation Mr P.R. Davis Water Water: Macalister irrigation district drought reserve Mr Leane Children and Early Childhood Autism: student funding Development Mrs Coote Police and Emergency Services Litter: cigarette butts Mr Barber Consumer Affairs Real estate agents: advertising Mr Koch Roads and Ports Geelong Ring Road: community infrastructure Ms Pennicuik Tourism and Major Events Australian Formula One Grand Prix: economic benefits Mr Vogels Attorney-General Weeds: control Mr O’Donohue Environment and Climate Change Bushfires: Crown land fencing Mrs Petrovich Education Wallan Secondary College: funding Mr D.M. Davis Environment and Climate Change Commissioner for environmental sustainability: strategic audit

(Raised 1 April 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Housing Housing: Parkside estate, Shepparton Mr Hall Agriculture Melbourne Wholesale Fish Market: relocation Ms Darveniza Health Northern Victoria Region: health services Mr P.R. Davis Public Transport Rail: Freight Futures strategy Ms Hartland Public Transport Rail: public safety Mrs Kronberg Premier Bushfires: appeal fund Mrs Coote Police and Emergency Services Crime: Albert Park and Bentleigh electorates Mr Guy Mental Health Remar Australia: Kinglake rehabilitation facility Mrs Petrovich Gaming Gaming: poker machines Mr Finn Police and Emergency Services Police: licensing services division Mr O'Donohue Public Transport Rail: Cardinia Road, Officer, station

(Raised 2 April 2009)

Member Minister Topic Ms Lovell Health Bendigo Hospital: redevelopment 12 Legislative Council Adjournment Matters Awaiting Response Edition No. 14

Ms Hartland Water Pensioners: concessions Ms Darveniza Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs Wangaratta: skate park Mr Koch Police and Emergency Services Insurance: fire services levy Ms Pennicuik Environment and Climate Change Devilbend Natural Features Reserve: management plan Ms Broad Health Northern Victoria Region: health services Mr P.R. Davis Roads and Ports South Gippsland Highway: floodproofing Mr Barber Environment and Climate Change VicForests: Brown Mountain old-growth forest Mr Theophanous Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Lonsdale Street, Melbourne: Hellenic Affairs precinct Mrs Coote Water Drought: Southern Metropolitan Region sporting clubs Mrs Peulich Small Business Small business: retail lease guidelines Mr Finn Police and Emergency Services Police: western suburbs Mr Vogels Agriculture Shire of Pyrenees: drought coordinator Mr Rich-Phillips Roads and Ports Hallam Road, Hampton Park: upgrade Mr O'Donohue Premier Bushfires: clean-up program Mr D.M. Davis Environment and Climate Change Lake Connewarre: management plan