Book 2 Questions on Notice 9, 10 and 11 February 2016

PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

FIFTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT

FIRST SESSION

Book 2 Questions on Notice 9, 10 and 11 February 2016

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The Governor The Honourable LINDA DESSAU, AM The Lieutenant-Governor The Honourable Justice MARILYN WARREN, AC, QC

The ministry

Premier ...... The Hon. D. M. Andrews, MP

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education ...... The Hon. J. A. Merlino, MP

Treasurer ...... The Hon. T. H. Pallas, MP

Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Employment ...... The Hon. J. Allan, MP

Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade ...... The Hon. P. Dalidakis, MLC

Minister for Industry, and Minister for Energy and Resources ...... The Hon. L. D’Ambrosio, MP

Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and Minister for Ports ...... The Hon. L. A. Donnellan, MP

Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Minister for Sport and Minister for Veterans ...... The Hon. J. H. Eren, MP

Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Equality and Minister for Creative Industries ...... The Hon. M. P. Foley, MP

Minister for Emergency Services, and Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation ...... The Hon. J. F. Garrett, MP

Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services ...... The Hon. J. Hennessy, MP

Minister for Training and Skills ...... The Hon. S. R. Herbert, MLC

Minister for Local Government, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Minister for Industrial Relations ...... The Hon. N. M. Hutchins, MP

Special Minister of State ...... The Hon. G. Jennings, MLC

Minister for Families and Children, and Minister for Youth Affairs ...... The Hon. J. Mikakos, MLC

Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water ...... The Hon. L. M. Neville, MP

Minister for Police and Minister for Corrections ...... The Hon. W. M. Noonan, MP

Attorney-General and Minister for Racing ...... The Hon. M. P. Pakula, MP

Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Regional Development ...... The Hon. J. L. Pulford, MLC

Minister for Women and Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence ...... The Hon. F. Richardson, MP

Minister for Finance and Minister for Multicultural Affairs ...... The Hon. R. D. Scott, MP

Minister for Planning ...... The Hon. R. W. Wynne, MP

Cabinet Secretary ...... Ms M. Kairouz, MP

Legislative Council committees

Privileges Committee — Mr Drum, Ms Hartland, Mr Herbert, Ms Mikakos, Ms Pulford, Mr Purcell, Mr Rich-Phillips and Ms Wooldridge.

Procedure Committee — The President, Dr Carling-Jenkins, Mr Davis, Mr Jennings, Ms Pennicuik, Ms Pulford, Ms Tierney and Ms Wooldridge.

Legislative Council standing committees

Standing Committee on the Economy and Infrastructure — Mr Eideh, Mr Elasmar, Mr Finn, Ms Hartland, Mr Morris, Mr Ondarchie and Ms Tierney.

Standing Committee on the Environment and Planning — Ms Bath, #Mr Bourman, Mr Dalla-Riva, Mr Davis, Ms Dunn, #Ms Hartland, Mr Leane, #Mr Purcell, #Mr Ramsay, Ms Shing, Mr Somyurek and Mr Young.

Standing Committee on Legal and Social Issues — Ms Fitzherbert, Mr Melhem, Mr Mulino, Mr O’Donohue, Ms Patten, Mrs Peulich, #Mr Rich-Phillips, Ms Springle and Ms Symes.

# participating members

Legislative Council select committees

Port of Melbourne Select Committee — Mr Barber, Mr Drum, Mr Mulino, Mr Ondarchie, Mr Purcell, Mr Rich-Phillips, Ms Shing and Ms Tierney.

Joint committees

Accountability and Oversight Committee — (Council): Ms Bath, Mr Purcell and Ms Symes. (Assembly): Mr Angus, Mr Gidley, Mr Staikos and Ms Thomson.

Dispute Resolution Committee — (Council): Mr Bourman, Mr Dalidakis, Ms Dunn, Mr Jennings and Ms Wooldridge. (Assembly): Ms Allan, Mr Clark, Mr Merlino, Mr M. O’Brien, Mr Pakula, Ms Richardson and Mr Walsh

Economic, Education, Jobs and Skills Committee — (Council): Mr Bourman, Mr Elasmar and Mr Melhem. (Assembly): Mr Crisp, Mrs Fyffe, Mr Nardella and Ms Ryall.

Electoral Matters Committee — (Council): Ms Patten and Mr Somyurek. (Assembly): Ms Asher, Ms Blandthorn, Mr Dixon, Mr Northe and Ms Spence.

Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Committee — (Council): Mr Ramsay and Mr Young. (Assembly): Ms Halfpenny, Mr McCurdy, Mr Richardson, Mr Tilley and Ms Ward.

Family and Community Development Committee — (Council): Mr Finn. (Assembly): Ms Couzens, Mr Edbrooke, Ms Edwards, Ms Kealy, Ms McLeish and Ms Sheed.

House Committee — (Council): The President (ex officio), Mr Eideh, Ms Hartland, Ms Lovell, Mr Mulino and Mr Young. (Assembly): The Speaker (ex officio), Mr J. Bull, Mr Crisp, Mrs Fyffe, Mr Staikos, Ms Suleyman and Mr Thompson.

Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Committee — (Council): Mr Ramsay and Ms Symes. (Assembly): Mr Hibbins, Mr D. O’Brien, Mr Richardson, Ms Thomson and Mr Wells.

Law Reform, Road and Community Safety Committee — (Council): Mr Eideh and Ms Patten. (Assembly): Mr Dixon, Mr Howard, Ms Suleyman, Mr Thompson and Mr Tilley.

Public Accounts and Estimates Committee — (Council): Dr Carling-Jenkins, Ms Pennicuik and Ms Shing. (Assembly): Mr Dimopoulos, Mr Morris, Mr D. O’Brien, Mr Pearson, Mr T. Smith and Ms Ward.

Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee — (Council): Ms Bath and Mr Dalla-Riva. (Assembly): Ms Blandthorn, Mr J. Bull, Mr Dimopoulos, Ms Kilkenny and Mr Pesutto.

Heads of parliamentary departments

Assembly — Clerk of the Parliaments and Clerk of the Legislative Assembly: Mr R. W. Purdey Council — Clerk of the Legislative Council: Mr A. Young Parliamentary Services — Secretary: Mr P. Lochert

MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL FIFTY-EIGHTH PARLIAMENT — FIRST SESSION

President: The Hon. B. N. ATKINSON Deputy President: Ms G. TIERNEY Acting Presidents: Ms Dunn, Mr Eideh, Mr Elasmar, Mr Finn, Mr Morris, Ms Patten, Mr Ramsay Leader of the Government: The Hon. G. JENNINGS Deputy Leader of the Government: The Hon. J. L. PULFORD Leader of the Opposition: The Hon. M. WOOLDRIDGE Deputy Leader of the Opposition: The Hon. G. K. RICH-PHILLIPS Leader of The Nationals: The Hon. D. K. DRUM Leader of the Greens: Mr G. BARBER

Member Region Party Member Region Party

Atkinson, Mr Bruce Norman Eastern Metropolitan LP Mikakos, Ms Jenny Northern Metropolitan ALP Barber, Mr Gregory John Northern Metropolitan Greens Morris, Mr Joshua Western Victoria LP Bath, Ms Melina 2 Eastern Victoria Nats Mulino, Mr Daniel Eastern Victoria ALP Bourman, Mr Jeffrey Eastern Victoria SFP O’Brien, Mr Daniel David 1 Eastern Victoria Nats Carling-Jenkins, Dr Rachel Western Metropolitan DLP O’Donohue, Mr Edward John Eastern Victoria LP Crozier, Ms Georgina Mary Southern Metropolitan LP Ondarchie, Mr Craig Philip Northern Metropolitan LP Dalidakis, Mr Philip Southern Metropolitan ALP Patten, Ms Fiona Northern Metropolitan ASP Dalla-Riva, Mr Richard Alex Gordon Eastern Metropolitan LP Pennicuik, Ms Susan Margaret Southern Metropolitan Greens Davis, Mr David McLean Southern Metropolitan LP Peulich, Mrs Inga South Eastern Metropolitan LP Drum, Mr Damian Kevin Northern Victoria Nats Pulford, Ms Jaala Lee Western Victoria ALP Dunn, Ms Samantha Eastern Metropolitan Greens Purcell, Mr James Western Victoria V1LJ Eideh, Mr Khalil M. Western Metropolitan ALP Ramsay, Mr Simon Western Victoria LP Elasmar, Mr Nazih Northern Metropolitan ALP Rich-Phillips, Mr Gordon Kenneth South Eastern Metropolitan LP Finn, Mr Bernard Thomas C. Western Metropolitan LP Shing, Ms Harriet Eastern Victoria ALP Fitzherbert, Ms Margaret Southern Metropolitan LP Somyurek, Mr Adem South Eastern Metropolitan ALP Hartland, Ms Colleen Mildred Western Metropolitan Greens Springle, Ms Nina South Eastern Metropolitan Greens Herbert, Mr Steven Ralph Northern Victoria ALP Symes, Ms Jaclyn Northern Victoria ALP Jennings, Mr Gavin Wayne South Eastern Metropolitan ALP Tierney, Ms Gayle Anne Western Victoria ALP Leane, Mr Shaun Leo Eastern Metropolitan ALP Wooldridge, Ms Mary Louise Newling Eastern Metropolitan LP Lovell, Ms Wendy Ann Northern Victoria LP Young, Mr Daniel Northern Victoria SFP Melhem, Mr Cesar Western Metropolitan ALP

1 Resigned 25 February 2015 2 Appointed 15 April 2015

PARTY ABBREVIATIONS ALP — Labor Party; ASP — Australian Sex Party; DLP — Democratic Labour Party; Greens — Australian Greens; LP — Liberal Party; Nats — The Nationals; SFP — Shooters and Fishers Party; V1LJ — Vote 1 Local Jobs

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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 1715. Families and children ...... 347 1716. Families and children ...... 347 TUESDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2016 1717. Families and children ...... 348 1718. Families and children ...... 348 34. Equality ...... 327 1719. Families and children ...... 348 40. Health ...... 327 1720. Families and children ...... 348 41. Ambulance services ...... 328 1721. Families and children ...... 349 47. Youth affairs ...... 328 1722. Families and children ...... 349 443. Equality ...... 328 1723. Families and children ...... 349 444. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 329 1724. Families and children ...... 349 445. Creative industries ...... 329 1725. Families and children ...... 350 446. Mental health ...... 329 1726. Families and children ...... 350 456. Youth affairs ...... 330 1727. Families and children ...... 350 471. Planning ...... 330 1728. Families and children ...... 350 525. Equality ...... 330 1729. Families and children ...... 350 739. Roads and road safety ...... 330 1730. Families and children ...... 351 1244. Families and children ...... 331 1731. Families and children ...... 351 1245. Families and children ...... 331 1732. Families and children ...... 351 1246. Families and children ...... 332 1733. Families and children ...... 351 1247. Families and children ...... 333 1734. Families and children ...... 352 1248. Families and children ...... 333 1735. Families and children ...... 352 1249. Families and children ...... 334 1736. Families and children ...... 352 1250. Families and children ...... 334 1737. Families and children ...... 352 1251. Families and children ...... 335 1738. Families and children ...... 353 1252. Families and children ...... 336 1739. Families and children ...... 353 1253. Families and children ...... 336 1740. Families and children ...... 353 1254. Families and children ...... 337 1741. Families and children ...... 353 1255. Families and children ...... 337 1742. Families and children ...... 354 1256. Families and children ...... 338 1980. Planning ...... 354 1257. Families and children ...... 338 1981. Local government ...... 354 1265. Families and children ...... 339 1982. Planning ...... 355 1266. Families and children ...... 339 1983. Planning ...... 355 1267. Families and children ...... 339 1984. Planning ...... 355 1268. Families and children ...... 340 1985. Planning ...... 356 1269. Families and children ...... 340 1986. Planning ...... 356 1270. Families and children ...... 340 1987. Planning ...... 357 1271. Families and children ...... 341 1988. Planning ...... 357 1272. Families and children ...... 341 2013. Families and children ...... 357 1273. Families and children ...... 342 2014. Families and children ...... 358 1309. Families and children ...... 342 2015. Families and children ...... 358 1359. Families and children ...... 343 2016. Families and children ...... 359 1552. Local government ...... 343 2022. Families and children ...... 359 1555. Local government ...... 343 2023. Families and children ...... 360 1556. Local government ...... 344 2055. Families and children ...... 360 1559. Local government ...... 344 2056. Families and children ...... 361 1696. Families and children ...... 344 2062. Families and children ...... 363 1697. Families and children ...... 344 2063. Families and children ...... 364 1698. Families and children ...... 344 2064. Families and children ...... 364 1699. Families and children ...... 345 2065. Families and children ...... 365 1700. Families and children ...... 345 2066. Families and children ...... 366 1701. Families and children ...... 345 2067. Families and children ...... 366 1702. Families and children ...... 345 2068. Families and children ...... 367 1703. Families and children ...... 345 2069. Families and children ...... 367 1704. Families and children ...... 346 2070. Families and children ...... 368 1705. Families and children ...... 346 2071. Families and children ...... 369 1706. Families and children ...... 346 2072. Families and children ...... 369 1711. Families and children ...... 346 2073. Families and children ...... 370 1712. Families and children ...... 347 2074. Families and children ...... 370 1713. Families and children ...... 347 2075. Families and children ...... 371 1714. Families and children ...... 347 2076. Families and children ...... 372

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2113. Roads and road safety ...... 372 3185. Creative industries ...... 396 2413. Police ...... 373 3186. Creative industries ...... 396 2414. Police ...... 374 3187. Creative industries ...... 397 2415. Police ...... 374 3188. Creative industries ...... 397 2416. Police ...... 374 3189. Creative industries ...... 397 2417. Police ...... 375 3190. Creative industries ...... 397 2418. Police ...... 375 3207. Public transport ...... 398 2439. Sport ...... 375 3208. Public transport ...... 398 2440. Veterans ...... 376 3209. Public transport ...... 398 2448. Education...... 376 3210. Public transport ...... 398 2452. Local government ...... 376 3211. Public transport ...... 398 2476. Veterans ...... 377 3212. Public transport ...... 399 2487. Education...... 377 3213. Public transport ...... 399 2503. Families and children ...... 378 3214. Public transport ...... 399 2509. Families and children ...... 379 3215. Public transport ...... 399 2517. Families and children ...... 380 3216. Public transport ...... 399 2522. Families and children ...... 381 3217. Public transport ...... 400 2523. Families and children ...... 382 3218. Public transport ...... 400 2524. Families and children ...... 382 3219. Public transport ...... 400 2525. Families and children ...... 383 3220. Public transport ...... 400 2526. Families and children ...... 384 3221. Public transport ...... 400 2527. Families and children ...... 385 3222. Public transport ...... 401 2528. Families and children ...... 386 3223. Public transport ...... 401 2529. Families and children ...... 386 3224. Public transport ...... 401 2539. Families and children ...... 387 3225. Public transport ...... 401 2605. Education...... 388 3226. Public transport ...... 401 2608. Local government ...... 388 3239. Families and children ...... 402 3128. Planning ...... 389 3240. Families and children ...... 402 3129. Planning ...... 389 3241. Families and children ...... 402 3130. Planning ...... 389 3242. Families and children ...... 402 3155. Creative industries ...... 390 3243. Families and children ...... 402 3156. Creative industries ...... 390 3244. Families and children ...... 403 3157. Creative industries ...... 390 3245. Families and children ...... 403 3158. Creative industries ...... 390 3246. Families and children ...... 403 3159. Creative industries ...... 390 3247. Families and children ...... 403 3160. Creative industries ...... 391 3248. Families and children ...... 404 3161. Creative industries ...... 391 3249. Families and children ...... 404 3162. Creative industries ...... 391 3250. Families and children ...... 404 3163. Creative industries ...... 391 3487. Education ...... 404 3164. Creative industries ...... 392 3488. Education ...... 404 3165. Creative industries ...... 392 3489. Education ...... 405 3166. Creative industries ...... 392 3490. Education ...... 405 3167. Creative industries ...... 392 3491. Education ...... 405 3168. Creative industries ...... 392 3492. Education ...... 405 3169. Creative industries ...... 393 3493. Education ...... 406 3170. Creative industries ...... 393 3494. Education ...... 406 3171. Creative industries ...... 393 3495. Education ...... 406 3172. Creative industries ...... 393 3496. Education ...... 406 3173. Creative industries ...... 394 3497. Education ...... 406 3174. Creative industries ...... 394 3498. Education ...... 407 3175. Creative industries ...... 394 3507. Racing ...... 407 3176. Creative industries ...... 394 3508. Racing ...... 407 3177. Creative industries ...... 394 3509. Racing ...... 407 3178. Creative industries ...... 395 3510. Racing ...... 408 3179. Creative industries ...... 395 3511. Racing ...... 408 3180. Creative industries ...... 395 3512. Racing ...... 408 3181. Creative industries ...... 395 3513. Racing ...... 408 3182. Creative industries ...... 396 3514. Racing ...... 409 3183. Creative industries ...... 396 3771. Public transport ...... 409 3184. Creative industries ...... 396 3772. Public transport ...... 409

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3773. Public transport ...... 409 3967. Local government ...... 424 3774. Public transport ...... 409 3968. Local government ...... 424 3775. Public transport ...... 410 3969. Local government ...... 424 3776. Public transport ...... 410 3970. Local government ...... 424 3777. Public transport ...... 410 3971. Local government ...... 425 3778. Public transport ...... 410 3972. Local government ...... 425 3780. Environment, climate change and 3973. Local government ...... 425 water ...... 410 3974. Local government ...... 425 3782. Corrections...... 411 3975. Local government ...... 426 3783. Families and children ...... 411 3976. Local government ...... 426 3893. Small business, innovation and trade ...... 411 3977. Local government ...... 426 3912. Special Minister of State ...... 412 3978. Local government ...... 426 3913. Special Minister of State ...... 412 3979. Local government ...... 427 3920. Finance ...... 412 3980. Local government ...... 427 3921. Finance ...... 413 3981. Local government ...... 427 3922. Finance ...... 413 3982. Local government ...... 427 3923. Finance ...... 413 3983. Local government ...... 427 3924. Local government ...... 414 3984. Local government ...... 428 3925. Local government ...... 414 3985. Local government ...... 428 3926. Local government ...... 414 3986. Local government ...... 428 3927. Local government ...... 415 3987. Local government ...... 428 3928. Local government ...... 415 3988. Local government ...... 429 3929. Local government ...... 415 3989. Local government ...... 429 3930. Local government ...... 415 3990. Local government ...... 429 3931. Local government ...... 415 3991. Local government ...... 429 3932. Local government ...... 416 3992. Local government ...... 430 3933. Local government ...... 416 3993. Local government ...... 430 3934. Local government ...... 416 3994. Local government ...... 430 3935. Local government ...... 416 3995. Local government ...... 430 3936. Local government ...... 417 3996. Local government ...... 430 3937. Local government ...... 417 3997. Local government ...... 431 3938. Local government ...... 417 3998. Local government ...... 431 3939. Local government ...... 417 3999. Local government ...... 431 3940. Local government ...... 418 4000. Local government ...... 431 3941. Local government ...... 418 4001. Local government ...... 432 3942. Local government ...... 418 4002. Local government ...... 432 3943. Local government ...... 418 4003. Families and children ...... 432 3944. Local government ...... 418 4004. Families and children ...... 433 3945. Local government ...... 419 4005. Health ...... 433 3946. Local government ...... 419 4006. Health ...... 433 3947. Local government ...... 419 4009. Health ...... 434 3948. Local government ...... 419 4010. Health ...... 434 3949. Local government ...... 420 4011. Health ...... 434 3950. Local government ...... 420 4012. Health ...... 435 3951. Local government ...... 420 4013. Health ...... 435 3952. Local government ...... 420 4014. Health ...... 435 3953. Local government ...... 421 4015. Health ...... 436 3954. Local government ...... 421 4016. Health ...... 436 3955. Local government ...... 421 4017. Health ...... 436 3956. Local government ...... 421 4018. Health ...... 437 3957. Local government ...... 421 4019. Health ...... 437 3958. Local government ...... 422 4020. Health ...... 437 3959. Local government ...... 422 4021. Health ...... 438 3960. Local government ...... 422 4022. Health ...... 438 3961. Local government ...... 422 4023. Health ...... 438 3962. Local government ...... 423 4024. Families and children ...... 439 3963. Local government ...... 423 4045. Public transport ...... 439 3964. Local government ...... 423 4046. Public transport ...... 440 3965. Local government ...... 423 4048. Public transport ...... 440 3966. Local government ...... 424 4049. Public transport ...... 440

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4050. Public transport ...... 441 4110. Public transport ...... 461 4051. Public transport ...... 441 4111. Public transport ...... 461 4052. Public transport ...... 441 4112. Public transport ...... 461 4053. Public transport ...... 442 4113. Public transport ...... 462 4054. Public transport ...... 442 4114. Public transport ...... 462 4055. Public transport ...... 442 4115. Public transport ...... 462 4056. Public transport ...... 443 4116. Public transport ...... 463 4057. Public transport ...... 443 4117. Public transport ...... 463 4058. Public transport ...... 443 4118. Public transport ...... 463 4059. Public transport ...... 444 4119. Public transport ...... 464 4060. Public transport ...... 444 4120. Public transport ...... 464 4061. Public transport ...... 444 4121. Public transport ...... 464 4062. Public transport ...... 445 4122. Public transport ...... 465 4063. Public transport ...... 445 4123. Public transport ...... 465 4064. Public transport ...... 445 4124. Public transport ...... 465 4065. Public transport ...... 446 4125. Public transport ...... 466 4066. Public transport ...... 446 4126. Public transport ...... 466 4067. Public transport ...... 446 4127. Public transport ...... 466 4068. Public transport ...... 447 4128. Public transport ...... 467 4069. Public transport ...... 447 4129. Public transport ...... 467 4070. Public transport ...... 447 4130. Public transport ...... 467 4071. Public transport ...... 448 4131. Public transport ...... 468 4072. Public transport ...... 448 4132. Public transport ...... 468 4073. Public transport ...... 448 4133. Public transport ...... 468 4074. Public transport ...... 449 4134. Public transport ...... 469 4075. Public transport ...... 449 4135. Public transport ...... 469 4076. Public transport ...... 449 4136. Public transport ...... 469 4077. Public transport ...... 450 4137. Public transport ...... 470 4078. Public transport ...... 450 4138. Public transport ...... 470 4079. Public transport ...... 450 4139. Public transport ...... 470 4080. Public transport ...... 451 4140. Public transport ...... 471 4081. Public transport ...... 451 4141. Public transport ...... 471 4082. Public transport ...... 451 4142. Public transport ...... 471 4083. Public transport ...... 452 4143. Public transport ...... 472 4084. Public transport ...... 452 4144. Public transport ...... 472 4085. Public transport ...... 452 4145. Public transport ...... 472 4086. Public transport ...... 453 4146. Public transport ...... 473 4087. Public transport ...... 453 4147. Public transport ...... 473 4088. Public transport ...... 453 4148. Public transport ...... 473 4089. Public transport ...... 454 4149. Public transport ...... 474 4090. Public transport ...... 454 4150. Public transport ...... 474 4091. Public transport ...... 454 4151. Public transport ...... 474 4092. Public transport ...... 455 4152. Public transport ...... 475 4093. Public transport ...... 455 4153. Public transport ...... 475 4094. Public transport ...... 455 4154. Public transport ...... 475 4095. Public transport ...... 456 4155. Public transport ...... 476 4096. Public transport ...... 456 4156. Public transport ...... 476 4097. Public transport ...... 456 4157. Public transport ...... 476 4098. Public transport ...... 457 4158. Public transport ...... 477 4099. Public transport ...... 457 4159. Public transport ...... 477 4100. Public transport ...... 457 4160. Public transport ...... 477 4101. Public transport ...... 458 4161. Public transport ...... 478 4102. Public transport ...... 458 4162. Public transport ...... 478 4103. Public transport ...... 458 4163. Public transport ...... 478 4104. Public transport ...... 459 4164. Public transport ...... 479 4105. Public transport ...... 459 4165. Public transport ...... 479 4106. Public transport ...... 459 4166. Public transport ...... 479 4107. Public transport ...... 460 4167. Public transport ...... 480 4108. Public transport ...... 460 4168. Public transport ...... 480 4109. Public transport ...... 460 4169. Public transport ...... 480

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4170. Public transport ...... 481 4230. Public transport ...... 501 4171. Public transport ...... 481 4231. Public transport ...... 501 4172. Public transport ...... 481 4232. Public transport ...... 501 4173. Public transport ...... 482 4233. Public transport ...... 502 4174. Public transport ...... 482 4234. Public transport ...... 502 4175. Public transport ...... 482 4235. Public transport ...... 502 4176. Public transport ...... 483 4236. Public transport ...... 503 4177. Public transport ...... 483 4237. Public transport ...... 503 4178. Public transport ...... 483 4238. Public transport ...... 503 4179. Public transport ...... 484 4239. Public transport ...... 504 4180. Public transport ...... 484 4240. Public transport ...... 504 4181. Public transport ...... 484 4241. Public transport ...... 504 4182. Public transport ...... 485 4242. Public transport ...... 505 4183. Public transport ...... 485 4243. Public transport ...... 505 4184. Public transport ...... 485 4244. Public transport ...... 505 4185. Public transport ...... 486 4245. Public transport ...... 506 4186. Public transport ...... 486 4246. Public transport ...... 506 4187. Public transport ...... 486 4247. Public transport ...... 506 4188. Public transport ...... 487 4248. Public transport ...... 507 4189. Public transport ...... 487 4249. Public transport ...... 507 4190. Public transport ...... 487 4250. Public transport ...... 507 4191. Public transport ...... 488 4251. Public transport ...... 508 4192. Public transport ...... 488 4252. Public transport ...... 508 4193. Public transport ...... 488 4253. Public transport ...... 508 4194. Public transport ...... 489 4254. Public transport ...... 509 4195. Public transport ...... 489 4255. Public transport ...... 509 4196. Public transport ...... 489 4256. Public transport ...... 509 4197. Public transport ...... 490 4257. Roads and road safety ...... 510 4198. Public transport ...... 490 4258. Roads and road safety ...... 510 4199. Public transport ...... 490 4264. Roads and road safety ...... 511 4200. Public transport ...... 491 4265. Industry ...... 511 4201. Public transport ...... 491 4266. Employment ...... 511 4202. Public transport ...... 491 4297. Energy and resources ...... 512 4203. Public transport ...... 492 4298. Education ...... 512 4204. Public transport ...... 492 4301. Environment, climate change and 4205. Public transport ...... 492 water...... 512 4206. Public transport ...... 493 4302. Environment, climate change and 4207. Public transport ...... 493 water...... 512 4208. Public transport ...... 493 4303. Environment, climate change and 4209. Public transport ...... 494 water...... 513 4210. Public transport ...... 494 4304. Environment, climate change and 4211. Public transport ...... 494 water...... 513 4212. Public transport ...... 495 4305. Environment, climate change and 4213. Public transport ...... 495 water...... 513 4214. Public transport ...... 495 4306. Environment, climate change and 4215. Public transport ...... 496 water...... 514 4216. Public transport ...... 496 4307. Environment, Climate Change and 4217. Public transport ...... 496 Water ...... 514 4218. Public transport ...... 497 4308. Premier ...... 514 4219. Public transport ...... 497 4311. Environment, climate change and 4220. Public transport ...... 497 water...... 514 4221. Public transport ...... 498 4316. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 515 4222. Public transport ...... 498 4317. Health ...... 516 4223. Public transport ...... 498 4318. Health ...... 516 4224. Public transport ...... 499 4319. Health ...... 517 4225. Public transport ...... 499 4320. Health ...... 517 4226. Public transport ...... 499 4321. Health ...... 517 4227. Public transport ...... 500 4322. Health ...... 517 4228. Public transport ...... 500 4323. Health ...... 518 4229. Public transport ...... 500 4324. Health ...... 518

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4325. Health ...... 518 4381. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 538 4326. Health ...... 518 4382. Creative industries ...... 538 4327. Health ...... 518 4383. Creative industries ...... 538 4328. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 519 4384. Creative industries ...... 539 4329. Health ...... 519 4385. Creative industries ...... 539 4330. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 519 4386. Creative industries ...... 539 4331. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 519 4387. Aboriginal affairs ...... 540 4332. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 520 4388. Aboriginal affairs ...... 540 4333. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 520 4389. Aboriginal affairs ...... 540 4334. Environment, climate change and 4390. Aboriginal affairs ...... 541 water ...... 520 4391. Prevention of family violence ...... 541 4335. Environment, climate change and 4392. Prevention of family violence ...... 541 water ...... 520 4395. Families and children ...... 542 4336. Environment, climate change and 4396. Families and children ...... 542 water ...... 521 4397. Families and children ...... 543 4337. Environment, climate change and 4399. Families and children ...... 544 water ...... 521 4400. Families and children ...... 544 4338. Environment, climate change and 4401. Families and children ...... 544 water ...... 521 4402. Families and children ...... 545 4339. Environment, climate change and 4403. Families and children ...... 545 water ...... 522 4404. Families and children ...... 545 4340. Environment, climate change and 4405. Families and children ...... 546 water ...... 522 4406. Families and children ...... 546 4341. Environment, climate change and 4407. Families and children ...... 546 water ...... 522 4408. Families and children ...... 547 4342. Environment, climate change and 4409. Families and children ...... 547 water ...... 523 4410. Families and children ...... 548 4343. Environment, climate change and 4411. Families and children ...... 548 water ...... 523 4412. Families and children ...... 548 4344. Environment, climate change and 4413. Families and children ...... 549 water ...... 523 4414. Families and children ...... 549 4347. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 524 4415. Families and children ...... 549 4348. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 524 4416. Families and children ...... 550 4349. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 525 4417. Families and children ...... 550 4353. Public transport ...... 525 4418. Families and children ...... 550 4354. Public transport ...... 525 4419. Families and children ...... 551 4355. Public transport ...... 526 4420. Families and children ...... 551 4356. Public transport ...... 526 4421. Families and children ...... 552 4357. Public transport ...... 526 4422. Families and children ...... 552 4358. Roads and road safety ...... 527 4423. Families and children ...... 552 4361. Health ...... 527 4424. Families and children ...... 553 4362. Health ...... 527 4425. Families and children ...... 553 4363. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 527 4426. Families and children ...... 553 4364. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 528 4427. Families and children ...... 554 4365. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 528 4428. Families and children ...... 554 4366. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 529 4429. Families and children ...... 554 4367. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 530 4430. Families and children ...... 555 4368. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 530 4431. Families and children ...... 555 4369. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 531 4432. Families and children ...... 556 4370. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 531 4433. Families and children ...... 556 4371. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 532 4434. Families and children ...... 556 4372. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 532 4435. Families and children ...... 557 4373. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 533 4436. Families and children ...... 557 4374. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 534 4437. Families and children ...... 557 4375. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 534 4438. Families and children ...... 558 4376. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 535 4439. Families and children ...... 558 4377. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 535 4440. Families and children ...... 558 4378. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 536 4441. Families and children ...... 559 4379. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 537 4442. Families and children ...... 559 4380. Housing, disability and ageing ...... 537 4443. Families and children ...... 560

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4444. Families and children ...... 560 4646. Industry ...... 588 4445. Families and children ...... 560 4647. Public transport ...... 588 4446. Families and children ...... 561 4648. Health ...... 588 4447. Families and children ...... 561 4649. Health ...... 589 4448. Families and children ...... 561 4650. Public transport ...... 589 4449. Families and children ...... 562 4651. Public transport ...... 590 4450. Families and children ...... 562 4652. Public transport ...... 590 4451. Families and children ...... 562 4653. Public transport ...... 591 4452. Families and children ...... 563 4654. Public transport ...... 591 4453. Families and children ...... 563 4655. Public transport ...... 591 4454. Families and children ...... 564 4656. Public transport ...... 592 4455. Families and children ...... 564 4657. Public transport ...... 592 4456. Families and children ...... 564 4658. Public transport ...... 592 4457. Families and children ...... 565 4659. Finance ...... 593 4458. Families and children ...... 565 4660. Public transport ...... 593 4459. Families and children ...... 565 4661. Corrections ...... 594 4460. Families and children ...... 566 4662. Corrections ...... 594 4461. Families and children ...... 566 4663. Corrections ...... 595 4462. Families and children ...... 566 4664. Corrections ...... 595 4463. Families and children ...... 567 4665. Corrections ...... 596 4464. Families and children ...... 567 4666. Corrections ...... 596 4465. Families and children ...... 568 4667. Corrections ...... 597 4466. Families and children ...... 568 4668. Corrections ...... 597 4467. Families and children ...... 568 4669. Corrections ...... 598 4468. Families and children ...... 569 4670. Corrections ...... 598 4469. Families and children ...... 569 4671. Police ...... 599 4470. Families and children ...... 569 4672. Families and children ...... 600 4471. Families and children ...... 570 4673. Families and children ...... 600 4472. Families and children ...... 570 4674. Families and children ...... 600 4473. Families and children ...... 570 4675. Families and children ...... 601 4474. Families and children ...... 571 4676. Families and children ...... 601 4475. Families and children ...... 571 4677. Families and children ...... 602 4476. Families and children ...... 572 4678. Families and children ...... 602 4477. Families and children ...... 572 4679. Families and children ...... 602 4478. Families and children ...... 572 4680. Families and children ...... 603 4479. Families and children ...... 573 4681. Families and children ...... 603 4480. Employment ...... 573 4682. Families and children ...... 603 4481. Employment ...... 574 4683. Families and children ...... 604 4482. Employment ...... 574 4684. Families and children ...... 604 4483. Employment ...... 575 4685. Families and children ...... 605 4484. Employment ...... 576 4686. Families and children ...... 606 4485. Employment ...... 577 4687. Health ...... 606 4486. Employment ...... 577 4688. Health ...... 606 4487. Employment ...... 578 4689. Public transport ...... 607 4488. Employment ...... 579 4695. Agriculture ...... 607 4489. Employment ...... 579 4697. Agriculture ...... 608 4490. Employment ...... 580 4698. Agriculture ...... 608 4491. Employment ...... 581 4702. Public transport ...... 609 4492. Employment ...... 581 4703. Public transport ...... 610 4493. Employment ...... 582 4704. Health ...... 610 4494. Employment ...... 583 4705. Health ...... 611 4495. Employment ...... 584 4706. Health ...... 611 4496. Employment ...... 584 4707. Health ...... 612 4497. Employment ...... 585 4708. Police ...... 613 4498. Employment ...... 586 4709. Police ...... 613 4499. Employment ...... 586 4710. Police ...... 614 4588. Environment, climate change and 4711. Police ...... 614 water ...... 587 4712. Police ...... 615 4589. Environment, climate change and 4713. Police ...... 616 water ...... 587 4714. Police ...... 616

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4715. Police ...... 617 4618. Education ...... 655 4716. Police ...... 617 4619. Education ...... 656 4717. Police ...... 618 4620. Education ...... 656 4718. Police ...... 619 4621. Education ...... 657 4719. Police ...... 619 4622. Education ...... 658 4720. Police ...... 620 4623. Education ...... 659 4721. Public transport ...... 620 4624. Education ...... 660 4722. Environment, climate change and 4625. Education ...... 660 water ...... 621 4626. Education ...... 661 4723. Roads and road safety ...... 622 4627. Education ...... 662 4724. Roads and road safety ...... 622 4628. Education ...... 663 4725. Roads and road safety ...... 623 4629. Education ...... 664 4726. Roads and road safety ...... 623 4630. Education ...... 664 4727. Roads and road safety ...... 624 4631. Education ...... 665 4728. Roads and road safety ...... 624 4632. Education ...... 666 4729. Roads and road safety ...... 625 4633. Education ...... 667 4634. Education ...... 668 4635. Education ...... 668 WEDNESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2016 4636. Education ...... 669 4637. Education ...... 670 2251. Families and children ...... 627 4638. Education ...... 671 2252. Families and children ...... 627 4639. Education ...... 672 2253. Families and children ...... 628 4640. Education ...... 672 2254. Families and children ...... 628 4641. Education ...... 673 2255. Families and children ...... 628 4642. Education ...... 674 2256. Families and children ...... 629 4643. Education ...... 675 2257. Families and children ...... 629 4644. Education ...... 676 2258. Families and children ...... 630 4645. Education ...... 676 2516. Families and children ...... 630 2530. Families and children ...... 631 4007. Health ...... 632 THURSDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2016 4299. Education...... 632 4590. Education...... 632 1367. Roads and road safety ...... 679 4591. Education...... 633 4269. Public transport ...... 679 4592. Education...... 634 4270. Public transport ...... 680 4593. Education...... 635 4271. Public transport ...... 680 4594. Education...... 636 4272. Public transport ...... 681 4595. Education...... 636 4273. Public transport ...... 682 4596. Education...... 637 4274. Public transport ...... 682 4597. Education...... 638 4275. Public transport ...... 683 4598. Education...... 639 4276. Public transport ...... 683 4599. Education...... 640 4277. Public transport ...... 684 4600. Education...... 640 4278. Public transport ...... 684 4601. Education...... 641 4279. Public transport ...... 685 4602. Education...... 642 4280. Public transport ...... 686 4603. Education...... 643 4281. Public transport ...... 686 4604. Education...... 644 4282. Public transport ...... 687 4605. Education...... 644 4283. Public transport ...... 687 4606. Education...... 645 4284. Public transport ...... 688 4607. Education...... 646 4285. Public transport ...... 689 4608. Education...... 647 4286. Public transport ...... 689 4609. Education...... 648 4287. Public transport ...... 690 4610. Education...... 648 4288. Public transport ...... 690 4611. Education...... 649 4289. Public transport ...... 691 4612. Education...... 650 4290. Public transport ...... 692 4613. Education...... 651 4291. Public transport ...... 692 4614. Education...... 652 4292. Public transport ...... 693 4615. Education...... 652 4293. Public transport ...... 693 4616. Education...... 653 4294. Public transport ...... 694 4617. Education...... 654 4690. Agriculture ...... 695

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4691. Agriculture ...... 695 4692. Agriculture ...... 696 4694. Agriculture ...... 697 4696. Agriculture ...... 698

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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Answers to the following questions on notice were circulated on the date shown. Questions have been incorporated from the notice paper of the Legislative Council. Answers have been incorporated in the form supplied by the departments on behalf of the appropriate ministers. Headings reflect the portfolio of the minister answering the question. Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Equality

34. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Equality): To provide details of all appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees made or approved by the Minister since 4 December 2014, indicating —

(a) the expression of interest process, and selection process that was used; (b) the terms of appointment; (c) any remuneration applicable; (d) when the positions became subject to remuneration; and (e) what changes have been made to the level of remuneration.

ANSWER:

The Government is in the process of appointing and reappointing vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees.

The process for recruitment is consistent with past practice. Details of vacancies and the recruitment process are available on getonboard.vic.gov.au/

Details of appointments and reappointments such as terms of appointment and remuneration can be found at www.publicboards.vic.gov.au or www.premier.vic.gov.au

Health

40. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): To provide details of all appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees made or approved by the Minister since 4 December 2014, indicating —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Government is in the process of appointing and reappointing vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees.

The process for recruitment is consistent with past practice. Details of vacancies and the recruitment process are available on getonboard.vic.gov.au/

Details of appointments and reappointments such as terms of appointment and remuneration can be found at www.publicboards.vic.gov.au or www.premier.vic.gov.au

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Ambulance services

41. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Ambulance Services): To provide details of all appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees made or approved by the Minister since 4 December 2014, indicating —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Government is in the process of appointing and reappointing vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees.

The process for recruitment is consistent with past practice. Details of vacancies and the recruitment process are available on getonboard.vic.gov.au/

Details of appointments and reappointments such as terms of appointment and remuneration can be found at www.publicboards.vic.gov.au or www.premier.vic.gov.au

Youth affairs

47. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Youth Affairs: To provide details of all appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees made or approved by the Minister since 4 December 2014, indicating —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Government is in the process of appointing and reappointing vacancies on Boards, Commissions and Committees.

The process for recruitment is consistent with past practice. Details of vacancies and the recruitment process are available on getonboard.vic.gov.au/

Details of appointments and reappointments such as terms of appointment and remuneration can be found at www.publicboards.vic.gov.au or www.premier.vic.gov.au

Equality

443. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Equality): What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

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ANSWER:

Recruitment of staff began upon entering government in 2014.

All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

As the Member would be aware, Departmental Liaison Officer (DLO) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions.

Their position title is Departmental Liaison Officer.

Housing, disability and ageing

444. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: Recruitment of staff began upon entering government in 2014.

All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

As the member would be aware, Department Liaison Officers (DLO) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions.

Their position title is Departmental Liaison Officer.

Creative industries

445. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

As the member would be aware, Department Liaison Officers (DLO) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions.

Their position title is Departmental Liaison Officer.

Mental health

446. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Mental Health): What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: Recruitment of staff began upon entering government in 2014.

All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

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As the member would be aware, Department Liaison Officers (DLO) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions.

Their position title is Department Liaison Officer.

Youth affairs

456. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Youth Affairs: What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Recruitment for staff began upon entering government in 2014. All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

As the Member would be aware, Departmental Liaison Officers (DLO) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions. Their position title is Department Liaison Officer.

Planning

471. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (representing the Minister for Planning): What is the total number of department staff seconded to the Minister’s private office and what are their position titles as at 23 February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Recruitment for staff began upon entering government in 2014. All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

As the Member would be aware, Departmental Liaison Officers (DLOs) are employed by Departments to assist Ministers and their offices with departmental liaison and administrative functions. Their position title is Departmental Liaison Officer.

Equality

525. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Equality):

(1) How many staff are employed within the Ministers office as part of the new Equality portfolio. (2) What dates were they appointed and what costs are incurred on salary and other expenses.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Funding and tenure for Ministerial Staff is consistent with past practice. Ministerial Office staff are employed under the Public Administration Act 2004. Ministerial Office staff were employed upon entering government.

Roads and road safety

739. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): in relation to ‘Parental Role Modelling’ advertising campaign, since 1 December 2014:

(1) What is the overall cost.

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(2) What is the cost breakdown per advertising network. (3) What are the print numbers of brochures, flyers and materials produced.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

All of the Transport Accident Commission’s (TAC) advertising expenses, including the ‘Parental Role Modelling’ campaign, can be found in the TAC annual report (pages 88 & 89).

Families and children

1244. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

Family violence is a key driver of notifications to child protection and in 2013-14, the number of family violence incidents reported to Victoria Police increased by 8.8%. In the five years to 30 June 2014, reports to child protection grew by 91.6%.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

The 2015-16 State Budget resources an additional 148.8 FTE workers in child protection to meet the impact of 10 000 additional reports forecast for 2015-16-the largest ever single increase to the number of child protection positions.

These significant improvements will give the Department of Health and Human Services a greater capacity to respond to the increasing number of children being reported to child protection, to investigate reports where required and to provide longer term intervention and support where necessary.

The Andrews Labor Government is also undertaking a significant system-wide review; Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children. The project will set out how the Victorian child and family service system can be improved to help prevent neglect and abuse, intervene early, keep more families together through crises, and secure better futures for children who cannot live at home. It will set the directions and practical steps for long term reform of the Victorian child and family services system, including child protection, early intervention services and out of home care.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1245. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

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In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1246. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of February 2015.

ANSWER: I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

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Families and children

1247. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1248. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

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Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1249. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1250. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: What was the total number of child protection reports received for the month of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The number of reports made to child protection is increasing year on year.

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1251. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

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Families and children

1252. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1253. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services-activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

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Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1254. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1255. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

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of the Victorian child and family services system, including child protection, early intervention services and out of home care.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1256. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1257. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection Services–activity number 31161: How many child protection reports received requiring an immediate response were visited within two days during June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2015-16, the Andrews Labor Government delivered $257 million to child protection and family services-the biggest boost in over a decade.

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improved to help prevent neglect and abuse, intervene early, keep more families together through crises, and secure better futures for children who cannot live at home. It will set the directions and practical steps for long term reform of the Victorian child and family services system, including child protection, early intervention services and out of home care.

Data relating to the number of child protection reports received is available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

1265. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– permanent care–activity number 31138: How many permanent care orders were finalised during the March 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of permanent care orders that were finalised during the March 2015 quarter was 67.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely at home with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

The Victorian Budget 2015-16 provided $11.8 million to provide improved support to transition children who cannot return to their parents into permanent care. Access to flexible funding for permanent carers is being introduced to achieve better permanency outcomes for children.

Families and children

1266. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– permanent care–activity number 31138: How many permanent care orders were finalised during the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of permanent care orders that were finalised during the June 2015 quarter was 73.

Families and children

1267. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

A review of the kinship care model commenced in mid-September 2015. It will provide valuable information to this government about the efficacy of the model and make recommendations to strengthen service delivery.

Families and children

1268. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

Families and children

1269. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

Families and children

1270. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during March 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

Families and children

1271. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

Families and children

1272. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

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Families and children

1273. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home based care– kinship care–activity number 31202: How many children and young people were placed in out-of-home care during June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The daily average number of children and young people in out of home care by placement type, including kinship care, is provided on the Department of Health & Human Services website.

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children, this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Government is committed to supporting home-based care options.

Families and children

1309. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: According to the most up to date statistics, what is the breakdown of the number of children from each local government area in residential care.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government’s reform agenda is focused on ensuring as many children as possible live in home-based care. For some children this means intervening early to ensure they can remain living safely at home with their families. For others, who cannot live safely with their families, the Labor Government is committed to supporting home-based care options. Residential care is an option of last resort.

The Government provides funding to a number of community service organisations to provide residential care services across the State, covering every local government area in Victoria.

The Program requirements for residential care in Victoria (April 2015) requires community service organisations to provide a home-like environment to ensure children receive nurturing and a positive care experience.

In February 2015, the Government announced a range of immediate actions to improve the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people in out of home care. This investment includes $16 million to increase staff in standard residential care units, including stand-up overnight staff and for the first time, $1.5 million for spot audits of residential care facilities.

The spot audits are designed to ensure that the Department can enter a residential care unit at any time and make an independent assessment of what may be happening as well as have discussions with the young people in those units.

In March 2015, the Government also announced $43 million for Targeted Care Packages which aim to move children out of residential care and into home-based care. These packages are an innovative and flexible solution that will lead to better supported placements and better life outcomes for the children and young people in care. Under the packages, each child’s support needs will be assessed and carers will receive tailored supports, with the child’s best interests at the centre of all decision making.

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Families and children

1359. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the breakdown of the ethnicity of children in residential care.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

There are a range of complex social issues, including family violence, drug and alcohol and mental health issues that can result in families and children coming into contact with the out of home care system.

All those involved in providing out of home care are bound by the best interest principles in the Children, Youth & Families Act 2005.

In determining a child’s best interests, in addition to always considering the need to protect the child from harm, protect their rights, and promote their development, there are many matters to be considered where relevant. These include the child’s cultural identity and religious faith (if any); and, where a child with a particular cultural identity is placed in out-of-home care with a care giver who is not a member of that cultural community, the desirability of the child retaining a connection with their culture.

Giving children a voice in planning and decision-making which affects them, in age appropriate ways, is at the heart of the decision-making principles in the Act.

When a child is placed in out-of-home care there are a number of people who share responsibility for doing the things that parents generally do for their own children. These people are a care team for the child.

The specific cultural support provided will depend on the particular child’s needs, wishes and interests.

The Andrews Labor Government is a strong supporter of giving all children the opportunities to overcome disadvantage and to become strong, positive, contributing members of our community.

Local government

1552. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): What is the total value of chartered flights taken by the Minister between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The total value of chartered flights taken between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015 is $3118. Please note this figure is inclusive of Ministerial staff.

Local government

1555. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): What is the total value of international commercial flights leaving from or outside of Australia taken by the Minister between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015.

ANSWER:

The total value of international commercial flights leaving from or outside of Australia taken between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015 is nil.

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Local government

1556. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): What is the total value of chartered flights taken by Ministerial staff between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015.

ANSWER:

Please refer to Question No. 1552 as the sum is inclusive of Ministerial Staff.

Local government

1559. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): What is the total value of international commercial flights leaving from or outside of Australia taken by Ministerial staff between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015.

ANSWER:

The total value of international commercial flights leaving from or outside of Australia taken between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015 is nil.

Families and children

1696. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1697. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1698. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

1699. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1700. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1701. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1702. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the total number of approved placements of adolescents (12-18 years) provided by approved carers for the month of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1703. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the March 2015 quarter.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1704. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1705. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the percentage of total exits from placement that were planned during the March 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1706. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– adolescent community placement–activity number 31205: What was the percentage of total exits from placement that were planned during the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1711. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

1712. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1713. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1714. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1715. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1716. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of May 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1717. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who required out-of-home care (in the general category) for the period of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1718. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1719. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1720. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1721. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1722. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1723. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1724. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

1725. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of total exits from placement that were planned during the March 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1726. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– general–activity number 31214: What was the percentage of total exits from placement that were planned during the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1727. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1728. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1729. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of February 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1730. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1731. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1732. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1733. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the daily average occupancy of children and young people who require out-of-home care (in the complex category) for the period of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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1734. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1735. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1736. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of February 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1737. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

1738. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1739. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of May 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1740. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total number of children and young people in placements greater than six months who were on custody or guardianship orders contracted to the provider for the period of June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Families and children

1741. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total exits from placement that were planned (in the complex category) during the March 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

1742. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to home-based care– complex–activity number 31216: What was the percentage of the total exits from placement that were planned (in the complex category) during the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data relating to children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

Planning

1980. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the office of the Minister for Planning:

(1) What is the total number of staff as of 15 September 2015, including Chief and Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Ministerial Advisers, Executive Assistants, Departmental Liaison Officers, administrative support staff and any other person/s seconded from the department or elsewhere. (2) What is the name, position title and total annual employment cost of each of these staffers/secondees and the employment basis of their role in the Minister’s office and, if fixed term or seconded, the period of that role in the office, and if seconded, from where. (3) What is the total annual employment cost for all staff in the office. (4) What is the total annual office budget.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Funding and tenure for Ministerial Staff is consistent with past practice. Ministerial Office staff are employed under the Public Administration Act 2004.

Local government

1981. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to the office of the Minister for Local Government:

ANSWER:

Recruitment for staff began upon entering government in 2014. All recruitment for staff in the Minister’s private office complied with the guidelines set out in the Public Administration Act 2004.

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Planning

1982. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Glenelg Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

In June 2015, as part of the latest round of the Rural Council Planning Flying Squad program, the Government funded $1.5 million worth of projects for rural and regional councils. This round is now fully committed and planning for the next round is being undertaken.

Planning

1983. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Corangamite Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

Planning

1984. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Moyne Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

Planning

1985. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the City of Warrnambool, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

Planning

1986. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Colac Otway Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

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Planning

1987. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Surf Coast Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

Planning

1988. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to applications within the Golden Plains Shire, between 4 December 2014 and 15 September 2015, how many Rural Council Planning Flying Squad grant applications were —

(a) applied for; (b) approved; or (c) refused or declined.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Since the launch of the program 46 Rural and Regional Councils have been assisted to deliver 189 planning projects.

The Government is committed to rural planning and developments which accelerate investment, jobs and growth for rural and regional Victoria.

Families and children

2013. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection practitioners: What was the total number of child protection practitioners by employment level as at —

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(a) 4 December 2014; and (b) 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health & Human Services 2014-15 Annual Report provides information about employment levels.

Families and children

2014. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection practitioners:

(1) How many child protection practitioners were in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services as at 30 January 2015. (2) How many of those child protection practitioners in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services were on sick or stress leave as at 30 January 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health & Human Services 2014-15 Annual Report provides details of employment levels. As at June 2015, there were 1626 child protection classified employees.

Child protection practitioners have access to a range of leave provisions to help them balance their work and personal commitments. This includes annual leave, persona/carers leave, long service leave, paid parental leave and a range of other special leave options.

For employees who are on sick leave or off work as a result of a work related injury, including stress, the department maintains contact with the employee to ensure they can return to work when they are fit to do so.

There is always someone responsible for ensuring the needs of vulnerable children and young people in the system are met.

Families and children

2015. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection practitioners:

(1) How many child protection practitioners were in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services as at 31 March 2015. (2) How many of those child protection practitioners in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services were on sick or stress leave as at 31 March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health & Human Services 2014-15 Annual Report provides details of employment levels. As at June 2015, there were 1626 child protection classified employees.

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There is always someone responsible for ensuring the needs of vulnerable children and young people in the system are met.

Families and children

2016. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Child Protection practitioners:

(1) How many child protection practitioners were in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services as at 30 June 2015. (2) How many of those child protection practitioners in the employ of the Department of Health and Human Services were on sick or stress leave as at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health & Human Services 2014-15 Annual Report provides details of employment levels. As at June 2015, there were 1626 child protection classified employees.

There is always someone responsible for ensuring the needs of vulnerable children and young people in the system are met.

Families and children

2022. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Aboriginal cultural support plans: What percentage of cultural support plans were recorded in the system as at 31 March 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to ensuring the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in child protection and out of home care is addressed as a matter of urgency.

In June I announced the establishment of the Aboriginal Children’s Forum to address this issue. The Forum brings together Government and children sector representatives from the Koorie and broader community to develop a response to see fewer Aboriginal children coming into care and better outcomes for those in care.

The establishment of the Forum was praised by the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Andrew Jackomos, as “the first major Aboriginal policy initiative in Victoria in many years”.

In August 2013, under the former Coalition Government, the Commissioner found that only 8 per cent of Aboriginal children subject to a cultural planning legislative requirement had a completed Cultural Support Plans.

In relation to Aboriginal cultural support plans, the percentage of required cultural support plans that were recorded in the system as at 30 June 2015 was 89.2 percent.

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Families and children

2023. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Aboriginal cultural support plans: What percentage of cultural support plans were recorded in the system as at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to ensuring the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in child protection and out of home care is addressed as a matter of urgency.

In relation to Aboriginal cultural support plans, the percentage of required cultural support plans that were recorded in the system as at 30 June 2015 was 89.2 percent.

Families and children

2055. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to kindergarten enrolment numbers: How many kindergarten enrolments for three and four year old Aboriginal children were there in each of the Victorian local government areas (LGAs) in the March 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Four year old children

I refer the Member to my response to Question on Notice 2056.

Three year old children

The Department collects data on children accessing Early Start Kindergarten, which provides funding for children attending a kindergarten program two years before school. Early Start Kindergarten is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) children and children known to Child Protection. This data does not include children who attended a kindergarten program two years before school without government funding assistance.

From January to March 2015 I am advised that the following number of ATSI children were accessing Early Start Kindergarten.

EC Service LGA (EC Service) ATSI Early Start Enrolments Ballarat City 15 Banyule City <5 Bass Coast Shire 6 Baw Baw Shire <5

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EC Service LGA (EC Service) ATSI Early Start Enrolments Boroondara City <5 Brimbank City <5 Buloke Shire <5 Campaspe Shire 19 Cardinia Shire <5 Casey City <5 Colac-Otway Shire <5 Corangamite Shire <5 Darebin City 21 East Gippsland Shire 21 Wyndham City <5 Yarra City <5 Yarra Ranges Shire 11

LGAs that are not listed had no ATSI enrolments.

Families and children

2056. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to kindergarten enrolment numbers: How many kindergarten enrolments for three and four year old Aboriginal children were there in each of the Victorian local government areas (LGAs) in the June 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Four year old children

The Department of Education and Training confirms enrolment data for year before school kindergarten programs in June for the entire calendar year. Data is not collected quarterly. Data is collected on the type of program the child is enrolled in, rather than age. The figures below are for children enrolled in a year before school program, where the majority of children will be four, or turning four that year. Some children may be older than four years of age if they are delaying their entry to school or participating in a second year of kindergarten.

I am advised that in June 2015 the number of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children enrolled in a kindergarten program in the year before school was as follows:

LGA ATSI enrolments year before school Alpine Shire <5 Ararat Rural City <5 Ballarat City 26 Banyule City 5 Bass Coast Shire 8 Baw Baw Shire 18

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LGA ATSI enrolments year before school Bayside City <5 Benalla Rural City <5 Boroondara City <5 Brimbank City 15 Buloke Shire <5 Campaspe Shire 25 Cardinia Shire 16 Casey City 22 Murrindindi Shire 8 Nillumbik Shire 5 Northern Grampians Shire <5 Port Phillip City <5 Pyrenees Shire <5 Queenscliffe Borough <5 South Gippsland Shire 10 Southern Grampians Shire 8 Stonnington City <5 Strathbogie Shire <5 Surf Coast Shire <5 Swan Hill Rural City 31 Towong Shire <5 Wangaratta Rural City 6 Warrnambool City 14 Wellington Shire 19 West Wimmera Shire <5 Whitehorse City <5 Whittlesea City 42 Wodonga Rural City 37 Wyndham City 29 Yarra City <5 Yarra Ranges Shire 20 Yarriambiack Shire <5

Three year old children

From April to June 2015 I am advised that the following number of ATSI children were accessing Early Start Kindergarten.

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EC Service LGA ATSI Early Start Enrolments Ballarat City 21 Banyule City <5 Bass Coast Shire 6 Baw Baw Shire 6 Benalla Rural City <5 Stonnington City <5 Strathbogie Shire <5 Surf Coast Shire <5 Swan Hill Rural City 13 Wangaratta Rural City <5 Warrnambool City <5 Wellington Shire 5 Whitehorse City <5 Whittlesea City 20 Wodonga Rural City 19 Wyndham City <5 Yarra City <5 Yarra Ranges Shire 11

LGAs that are not listed had no relevant enrolments.

Families and children

2062. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Children’s Protection Society —

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Waiting list data may change considerably over any given period of time for a range of reasons, including staffing absences or changes and spikes in demand related to issues such as media attention. Waiting lists are managed by individual Centres Against Sexual Assault and are indicative only.

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

As part of the Government’s $81.3 million package for family violence initiatives announced in this year’s State Budget, $17.7 million was provided for family violence and sexual assault support services across the health and human services department over five years.

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institutional abuse in the Ballarat area and the far reaching and negative impacts that child sexual abuse has on victims/survivors.

The Royal Children’s Hospital Gatehouse Service, the Royal Women’s Hospital CASA and Western Regional CASA will each receive $125 000 in 2015-16 to boost access to counselling and support services for children and adults who have experienced sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2063. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at CASA House, Melbourne:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This includes $519 000 over four years to Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) to employ dedicated staff to assist victims of institutional abuse. This commitment recognises the large number of people subject to institutional abuse in the Ballarat area and the far reaching and negative impacts that child sexual abuse has on victims/survivors.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2064. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2065. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Gatehouse Centre:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

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Families and children

2066. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2067. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Goulburn Valley Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

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This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2068. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Loddon Campaspe Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2069. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Mallee Sexual Assault Unit:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2070. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the South Western Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

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Families and children

2071. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Upper Murray Centre Against Violence:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2072. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

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This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2073. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the West Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2074. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Ballarat Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Families and children

2075. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Barwon Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

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Families and children

2076. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Centres Against Sexual Assault (CASAs): How many people were on a waiting list to access a program at the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault:

(a) at 4 December 2014; and (b) at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

This is expected to assist in addressing demand for sexual assault counselling.

Roads and road safety

2113. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to fining and prosecution of motorcycle and bicycle riders who have installed a video camera on their safety helmet, and are said to be breaching safety compliance standards (‘the Australian Standard’):

(1) How many fines have been issued by Victoria Police to date, for the offence of wearing a helmet camera. (2) How many of these fines have been paid. (3) How many individuals have refused to pay and are being prosecuted through the courts. (4) Given that helmet cameras are used to improve rider safety, will the Minister take action, and if need be, propose legislation, to protect motorcyclists and bicycle riders on our roads.

ANSWER:

I am informed that as at the date the question was raised:

(1) In the period 2014-15, 598 infringement notices were issued to motorcycle riders for the offence of failing to wear an approved motor bike helmet. It is not known how many of those infringements were issued because the rider had attached a camera to his or her helmet. Infringements for the offence in question are issued for a wide range of reasons including that the rider may not have been wearing a helmet at alt or may be wearing a

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helmet that is not fastened correctly or does not have the correct markings certifying that it complies with the relevant standards.

During the period 2012-14, an average of 5699 cyclists received an infringement notice in each of those two years for the offence of failing to wear an approved helmet (total of 11 398 over the two years). Again, it is not known how many of those notices (if any) were issued because the rider had attached a camera to his or her helmet.

(2) Of the 598 fines issued.to motorcyclists in the year 2014-15, 218 have been paid in full.

Of the 11 398 fines issued to cyclists between 2012-2014, 4314 were paid in full.

(3) Of the 598 fines issued to motorcyclists in the year 2014-15, 100 have elected to contest the matter in court.

Of the 11 398 fines issued to cyclists-between 2012-2014, 1211 have elected to contest the matter in court.

(4) Motorcycle and bicycle riders are required to wear approved helmets. An approved helmet is one that meets the relevant standards. The requirement for a helmet to meet a certain standard is intended to ensure, so far as is possible, that the helmet will provide a minimum level of protection to the wearer in the event of an accident.

Standards for helmets contain specific directions in relation to helmet modifications (including attachments). The attachment of devices, such as cameras, to helmets that have been certified as complying with the relevant standards may result in the helmet no longer meeting those standards. The extent to which this may impact on rider safety is unknown. It is possible that a helmet that has been modified will not provide the same level of protection as a helmet that continues to comply with the minimum standards. In the absence of tests demonstrating that these types of modifications to helmets do not pose a safety risk to riders and would not result in the helmet failing to continue to meet the relevant standards, rider safety is best protected by avoiding these types of modifications.

In future, developments in the manufacture of helmets and devices such as cameras, and in the helmet standards themselves, may mean that riders can use these devices without contravening the relevant standards.

Police

2413. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): Of the 218 people who were allegedly returned a positive result for drugs over the recent grand final long weekend how many were found to have heroin in their system.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Government is aware of the serious risks imposed by drug impaired drivers, and is committed to preventing dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on our roads. Victoria Police plays a crucial role by enforcing the road rules through finely balancing routine patrols, booze buses and special operations targeting high risk areas, or times of high risk, with a highly visible police presence. As part of this approach, Victoria Police conducts random roadside drug testing to detect drivers travelling while affected by certain illicit drugs.

The random roadside saliva testing is aimed at making Victoria’s roads safer for everyone by reducing the incidence of drug driving. The Government has’ announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

As you are aware, on 11 November 2015, the Parliament agreed to an inquiry by the Law Reform Road and Community Safety Committee into the effectiveness of laws and procedures relating to illicit and synthetic drugs and prescription medication, to consider and report no later than 30 March 2017.

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The Andrews Government looks forward to considering the issues arising from this inquiry.

Police

2414. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): Of the 286 people who were allegedly caught drink driving over the recent grand final long weekend how many were found to be in the low-range category.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Government is aware of the serious risks imposed by drug and alcohol impaired drivers, and is committed to preventing dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on our roads.

Victoria Police plays a crucial role by enforcing the road rules through finely balancing routine patrols, booze buses and special operations targeting high risk areas, or times of high risk, with a highly visible police presence. As part of this approach, Victoria Police conducts random roadside testing to detect drivers travelling while affected by certain illicit drugs and alcohol.

The Government has announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

Police

2415. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): Of the 286 people who were allegedly caught drink driving over the recent grand final long weekend how many were found to be in the mid-range category.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Government is aware of the serious risks imposed by drug and alcohol impaired drivers, and is committed to preventing dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on our roads.

The Government has announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

Police

2416. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): Of the 286 people who were allegedly caught drink driving over the recent grand final long weekend how many were found to be in the high-range category.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Government is aware of the serious risks imposed by drug and alcohol impaired drivers, and is committed to preventing dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on our roads.

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of this approach, Victoria Police conducts random roadside testing to detect drivers travelling while affected by certain illicit drugs and alcohol.

The Government has announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

Police

2417. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): What was the cost to test 1900 drivers for illicit drugs over the recent grand final long weekend.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The random roadside saliva testing is aimed at making Victoria’s roads safer for everyone by reducing the incidence of drug driving. The Government has announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

As you are aware, on 11 November 2015, the Parliament agreed to an Inquiry by the Law Reform, Road and Community Safety Committee into the effectiveness of laws and procedures relating to illicit and synthetic drugs and prescription medication, to consider and report no later than 30 March 2017.

The Andrews Government looks forward to considering the issues arising from this inquiry.

Police

2418. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): What was the cost to test 121 000 drivers for drink driving over the recent grand final long weekend.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Government is aware of the serious risks imposed by drug and alcohol impaired drivers, and is committed to preventing dangerous and irresponsible behaviour on our roads.

The Government has announced a total of $17.7 million for new drug and booze buses and to undertake 100 000 roadside random drug tests per year, for the next two years.

Sport

2439. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Sport): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration, for the period 1 January 2015 to 3 October 2015: How many public servants were appointed in the above period that are being paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament, indicating their —

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(a) classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information on staff numbers and VPS classifications is provided in the annual reports of departments, agencies and authorities.

Veterans

2440. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Veterans): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration, for the period 1 January 2015 to 3 October 2015: How many public servants were appointed in the above period that are being paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament, indicating their —

(a) classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information on staff numbers and VPS classifications is provided in the annual reports of departments, agencies and authorities.

Education

2448. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration, for the period 1 January 2015 to 3 October 2015: How many public servants were appointed in the above period that are being paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament, indicating their —

(a) classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information on staff numbers and VPS classifications is provided in the annual reports of departments, agencies and authorities.

Local government

2452. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration, for the period 1 January 2015 to 3 October 2015: How many public servants were

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appointed in the above period that are being paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament, indicating their —

(a) classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and (d) responsibilities.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information on staff numbers and VPS classifications is provided in the annual reports of departments, agencies and authorities.

Veterans

2476. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Veterans): In relation to expenditure on conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses or like events by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for the period 1 December 2014 to 16 October 2015:

(1) What was the name of each conference, course, seminar, workshop or like event attended including the — (a) locality and venue; and (b) purpose.

(2) What was the cost of each event indicating — (a) accommodation; (b) entertainment; (c) meals and refreshments; (d) travel; (e) car hire; (f) taxis and hire cars; and (g) other expenses.

(3) Was the event externally organised and, if so, what was the name of the person(s), organisation(s) or companies engaged and at what cost.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

A detailed response to this question would be an unnecessary diversion of the Department’s resources.

Education

2487. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to expenditure on conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses or like events by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for the period 1 December 2014 to 16 October 2015:

(1) What was the name of each conference, course, seminar, workshop or like event attended including the — (a) locality and venue; and

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(b) purpose.

(2) What was the cost of each event indicating — (a) accommodation; (b) entertainment; (c) meals and refreshments; (d) travel; (e) car hire; (f) taxis and hire cars; and (g) other expenses.

(3) Was the event externally organised and, if so, what was the name of the person(s), organisation(s) or companies engaged and at what cost.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

A detailed response to this question would be an unnecessary diversion of the Department’s resources.

Families and children

2503. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Placement prevention programs, activity number 31218: What was the daily average number of clients receiving a Family Preservation Service (FPS) during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Vulnerable children and families are receiving greater care and attention under the Andrews Labor Government than under the previous Coalition government.

The 2015-16 State Budget provided a 17% increase in child protection and family services on last year’s investment in recognition of the fact that this area had been neglected and under-resourced for the past four years.

Families and children

2509. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Sexual assault support services, activity number 31235: How many new clients received these services during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and adults who have experienced family violence and sexual assault.

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This includes $519 000 over four years to Ballart Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) to employ dedicated staff to assist victims of institutional abuse. This commitment recognises the large number of people subject to institutional abuse in the Ballarat area and the far reaching and negative impacts that child sexual abuse has on victims/survivors.

Families and children

2517. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Parenting advice and education services, activity number 31243: How many clients were provided with Parenting advice and education services during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to identifying vulnerable families early in a child’s life so that early intervention services such as parenting advice and education services can be provided.

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The Andrews Labor Government is also undertaking a significant system-Wide review; Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children. The project will set out how the Victorian child and family service system can be improved to help prevent neglect and abuse, intervene early, keep more families together through crises, and secure better futures for children who cannot live at home. It will set the directions and practical steps for long term reform of the Victorian child and family services system, including child protection, early intervention services and out of home care.

Families and children

2522. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Parenting assessment and skill development services (PASDS), activity number 31255: How many new clients were provided with a parenting assessment and skill development service during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Services are funded across the state via a number of activity numbers.

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Families and children

2523. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Early Parenting Centre services, activity number 31256: How many new clients received an Early Parenting Service during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed:

Early Parenting Services service families from across the state and in some areas provide the Parenting Assessment and Skill Development service under a different activity number.

Families and children

2524. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to early Parenting Centre services, activity 31256: What proportion of families receiving services presented with one or more risk factors during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and

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(d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Data entry for identification of risk factors is manual for this activity. A manual review of every client record would be required to provide this information.

Families and children

2525. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Early Parenting Centres, Parenting assessment and skill development services, activity 31259: How many clients were provided with a Parenting Assessment and Skill Development Service by an Early Parenting Centre during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

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(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Early Parenting Services service families from across the state and in some areas provide the Parenting Assessment and Skill Development service under a different activity number.

Families and children

2526. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations services (ACCO), Family and community services, activity number 31260 (including 31165, 31245, 31246, 31301): How many clients received a service during the:

(a) December 2014 quarter; (b) March 2015 quarter; (c) June 2015 quarter; and (d) September 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations provided family and community services through a number of different activity numbers.

Investment into this activity will be increased as a result of the Andrews Labor Government’s record $257 million funding boost to child protection and family services in the 2015-16 State Budget.

The 2015-16 Budget allocated $1.75 million dollars to improve supports for vulnerable Aboriginal children and families. This included funding for positions to oversee the implementation of area based action plans arising from Taskforce 1000. The remaining

$750 000 is being used in consultation with the Aboriginal community to review existing placement prevention and reunification programs for Aboriginal families in an effort to reduce the over representation of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care.

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Families and children

2527. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Stronger Families, activity 31262: What was the daily average number of clients receiving casework services during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Stronger Families forms part of the Department of Health & Human Services’ (DHHS) delivery of placement prevention programs. DHHS provides $33.2 million for a range of placement prevention services. These activities operate across a number of local government areas however the Department does not report on the funding levels for each.

As part of the 2015-16 State Budget, the Andrews Labor Government invested $31.75 million to keep families together and reunite children in out of home care with their parents. This includes funding for the continuation of the Family Led Decision Making program, an expansion of programs targeting placement prevention and reunification across the State and funding to improve support for vulnerable Aboriginal children and families.

The Government also committed an additional $48.1 million for Child FIRST and Family Services demand to provide early intervention services that target families before they reach crisis point.

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Families and children

2528. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Services (ACSASS), activity number 31263: How many clients received a service during the:

(a) December 2014 quarter; (b) March 2015 quarter; (c) June 2015 quarter; and (d) September 2015 quarter.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to ensuring the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in child protection and out of home care is addressed as a matter of urgency.

The Department of Health and Human Services funds two Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to deliver Aboriginal Child Specialist Advice and Support Services; the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency and the Mildura District Aboriginal Service.

Work is continuing on Taskforce 1000, a collaborative project between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Commission for Children and Young People, aimed at improving the individual outcomes of the approximately 1000 Aboriginal children in out-ofhome care by reviewing the current circumstances of each child. It is anticipated all reviews will be completed by the end of 2015.

The 2015-16 Victorian State Budget allocated $1.75 million dollars to improve supports for vulnerable Aboriginal children and families. This included funding for eight positions to oversee the implementation of area based action plans arising from Taskforce 1000. Funding is also being utilised to review existing placement prevention and reunification programs for Aboriginal families with the aim of reducing the over representation of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care.

I have also established a quarterly Aboriginal Children’s Forum to work in partnership with Aboriginal leaders and community services organisations to address issues relating to the over-representation of Aboriginal children and young people in out of home care.

Families and children

2529. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Cradle to Kinder (Ante and postnatal support), activity number 31264: How many clients received Cradle to Kinder services during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

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(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North Region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Cradle to Kinder provides a wonderful service to assist vulnerable women and their children to bond and access universal services in the first years of a child’s life, which we know is so important to their health and wellbeing.

On 6 August 2015, the Andrews Labor Government announced the Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project. The Roadmap for Reform will set the directions and practical steps for long term reform of the system, to: prevent neglect and abuse; intervene early; keep more families together through crises; and secure better futures for children who cannot live at home.

The Roadmap for Reform will consider all services and programs provided to vulnerable children and families, from universal services available to all children, to more targeted interventions and the statutory child protection system.

Families and children

2539. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children:

(1) How many children were in out of home care on 16 October 2015. (2) How many children in out of home care attended school on 16 October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health and Human Services does not have a specific data report relating to how many children were in out of home care on 16 October 2015. Data is not available regarding the number of children in out-of-home care who attended school on 16 October 2015.

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to make Victoria the Education State by establishing new LOOKOUT Education Support Centres to help ensure vulnerable children and young people in out of home care stay remain engaged in education.

As part of the initiative, the Government will provide $13.2 million over four years and $4.8 million ongoing from 2019-20 to establish the centres to help about 6000 vulnerable children and young people overcome the challenges they face in education and training.

The new LOOKOUT centres will work with schools and carers to advocate for, and protect, the rights and interests of school-aged children and young people in Victoria who are in outof home care.

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Education

2605. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the legal expenses incurred by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for the period 1 January to 7 October 2015:

(1) what expenses were incurred; (2) what was the purpose for engaging legal representation in each case; and (3) what are the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

(1)

Expenditure on government legal expenses was previously publicly available in the Government legal Services Annual Report, which was last published in 2010. The former government ceased the publication of this report in 2011.

The Department of Justice and Regulation is preparing an updated and abridged report on Government legal Services in relation to the previously unreported six-year period 2009-2010 to 2014-2015. This report will be published on the Department of Justice and Regulation website when it is finalised. The Government will resume publication of the Report on Government legal Services on an annual basis.

(2),(3)

To ascertain the purposes for engaging legal representation and the names of legal counsel engaged for every matter involving government departments and portfolio agencies for the requested time period is not appropriate due to the confidential nature of matters for which legal representation is required, and would also be an unreasonable diversion of the government’s resources.

Local government

2608. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to the legal expenses incurred by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for the period 1 January to 7 October 2015:

(1) what expenses were incurred; (2) what was the purpose for engaging legal representation in each case; and (3) what are the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Expenditure on government legal expenses was previously publicly available in ·the Government Legal Services Annual Report, which was last published in 2010. The former government ceased the publication of this report in 2011.

The Department of Justice and Regulation is preparing an updated and abridged report on Government Legal Services in relation to ·the previously unreported six-year period 2009-2010 to 2014-2015. This report will be published on the Department of Justice and Regulation website when it is finalised. The Government will resume publication of the Report on Government Legal Services on an annual basis.

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due to the confidential nature of matters for which legal representation is required, and would also be an unreasonable diversion of the government’s resources

Planning

3128. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the 20 course degustation lunch hosted by Mrs Connie Paglianiti, to discuss the possibility of a replica ‘Colosseum’ structure in Docklands, what was the menu for each of the 20 courses.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This was a privately organised function with no departmental or Ministerial staff in attendance.

Planning

3129. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the 20 course degustation lunch hosted by Mrs Connie Paglianiti, to discuss the possibility of a replica ‘Colosseum’ structure in Docklands:

(1) What was the estimated value of the lunch, per person. (2) What was the venue for the lunch.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This was a privately organised function with no departmental or Ministerial staff in attendance.

Planning

3130. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Planning): In relation to the 20 course degustation lunch hosted by Mrs Connie Paglianiti, to discuss the possibility of a replica ‘Colosseum’ structure in Docklands:

(1) What are the names and titles of Places Victoria staff members who attended the lunch. (2) What are the names and titles of DELWP staff members who attended the lunch. (3) What are the names and titles of Ministerial staff who attended the lunch. (4) What are the names and titles of other state government staff members who attended the lunch.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

1) No Places Victoria staff members attended.

2) No Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning staff attended.

3) No Ministerial staff attended.

4) I am unaware of any other state government staff members attending.

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Creative industries

3155. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Arts Centre Melbourne spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising activity are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s Advertising Report. The Report is being finalised and will be released upon completion, before the end of the year.

Creative industries

3156. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Arts Centre Melbourne spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3157. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Arts Centre Melbourne spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3158. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Arts Centre Melbourne spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3159. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Arts Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3160. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Arts Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3161. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Arts Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3162. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Arts Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3163. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Australian Centre for the Moving Image spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Creative industries

3164. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Australian Centre for the Moving Image spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3165. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Australian Centre for the Moving Image spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3166. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the Australian Centre for the Moving Image spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3167. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Creative Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3168. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Creative Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3169. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Creative Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3170. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Creative Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3171. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Docklands Studios Melbourne Pty Ltd spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3172. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Docklands Studios Melbourne Pty Ltd spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Creative industries

3173. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Docklands Studios Melbourne Pty Ltd spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3174. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Docklands Studios Melbourne Pty Ltd spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3175. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Film Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3176. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Film Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3177. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Film Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3178. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Film Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3179. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the National Gallery of Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3180. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the National Gallery of Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3181. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the National Gallery of Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Creative industries

3182. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the National Gallery of Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3183. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the State Library of Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3184. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the State Library of Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3185. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the State Library of Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3186. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that the State Library of Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3187. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Museum Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3188. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Museum Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3189. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Museum Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Creative industries

3190. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What is the total dollar amount that Museum Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

3207. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Public Transport Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3208. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Public Transport Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3209. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Public Transport Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3210. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Public Transport Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3211. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Regional Rail Link Authority spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

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Public transport

3212. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Regional Rail Link Authority spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3213. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Regional Rail Link Authority spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3214. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Regional Rail Link Authority spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3215. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Taxi Services Commission spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3216. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Taxi Services Commission spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

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Public transport

3217. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Taxi Services Commission spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3218. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Taxi Services Commission spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3219. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that V/Line spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3220. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that V/Line spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3221. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that V/Line spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

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Public transport

3222. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that V/Line spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3223. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3224. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3225. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3226. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

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Families and children

3239. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Commission for Children and Young People spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report. The report is being finalised and will be released upon completion, before the end of the year.

Families and children

3240. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Commission for Children and Young People spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3241. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Commission for Children and Young People spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3242. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Commission for Children and Young People spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3243. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Department of Health and Human Services spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3244. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Department of Health and Human Services spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3245. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Department of Health and Human Services spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3246. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Department of Health and Human Services spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3247. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Children’s Council spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Families and children

3248. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Children’s Council spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3249. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Children’s Council spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Families and children

3250. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Children’s Council spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3487. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3488. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3489. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3490. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3491. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Institute of Teaching spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3492. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Institute of Teaching spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Education

3493. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Institute of Teaching spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3494. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Institute of Teaching spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3495. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3496. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3497. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Education

3498. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): What is the total dollar amount that the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Racing

3507. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Greyhound Racing Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Greyhound Racing Victoria has advised that, given the time that would be required to contact all racing clubs to request them to undertake a manual search of their records, providing the information requested would represent an unreasonable diversion of resources.

Racing

3508. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Greyhound Racing Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Racing

3509. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Greyhound Racing Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

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Racing

3510. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Greyhound Racing Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Racing

3511. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Harness Racing Victoria spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Harness Racing Victoria has advised that, given the time that would be required to undertake a manual search of its records, providing the information requested would represent an unreasonable diversion of resources.

Racing

3512. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Harness Racing Victoria spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Racing

3513. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Harness Racing Victoria spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

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Racing

3514. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Racing): What is the total dollar amount that Harness Racing Victoria spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Public transport

3771. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3772. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3773. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3774. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3775. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Level Crossing Removal Authority spent on advertising with Facebook for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3776. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that thee Level Crossing Removal Authority spent on advertising with Twitter for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3777. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Level Crossing Removal Authority spent on advertising in any suburban newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Public transport

3778. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What is the total dollar amount that the Level Crossing Removal Authority spent on advertising in any regional newspaper for each month between and including December 2014 to September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Details of government advertising are reported annually in the Victorian Government’s advertising report.

Environment, climate change and water

3780. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to each consultancy commissioned by the Department of Land, Water and Planning since December 2014:

(1) When did it take place. (2) How much did it cost.

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(3) What was its purpose. (4) What was the name and address of the consultant. (5) Were any tenders called.

ANSWER:

The details of consultants engaged by departments, agencies and authorities are contained in those annual reports.

Corrections

3782. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): In relation to each consultancy commissioned by the Department of Justice and Regulation since December 2014:

(1) When did it take place. (2) How much did it cost. (3) What was its purpose. (4) What was the name and address of the consultant. (5) Were any tenders called.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The details of consultancies and major contracts commissioned by the Department of Justice and Regulation are reported in the Department’s Annual Report- http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/utility/annual+reports/annual+report+2014+15.

Families and children

3783. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Families and Children: In relation to each consultancy commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services since December 2014:

(1) When did it take place. (2) How much did it cost. (3) What was its purpose. (4) What was the name and address of the consultant. (5) Were any tenders called.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The details of consultancies and major contracts commissioned by the Department of Health and Human Services are reported in the Department’s annual report.

Details of individual consultancies for the 2014-15 financial year can be viewed at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au

Small business, innovation and trade

3893. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade: In relation to the Medtech’s Got Talent entrepreneurship challenge:

(1) Is the Government planning to ensure this event continues in the future.

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(2) If so, how much funding has the Government committed towards running this event again in the future. (3) If not, why is the Government discontinuing support for this program.

ANSWER:

This matter remains under consideration.

Special Minister of State

3912. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State: In relation to funding for the establishment of Infrastructure Victoria in the 2014-15 budget year:

(1) How much of the allocated funding was spent by the Government on the staff who undertook policy, legislation, planning and establishment work for Infrastructure Victoria. (2) How many staff (FTE) were employed by the Government to undertake this work.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) & (2) Infrastructure Victoria was created as a separate and independent agency in October 2015. Staff employed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to undertake Infrastructure Victoria implementation work during the 2014-15 budget year also undertook additional and unrelated duties. As such, a PTE figure cannot reflect the quantum of departmental resources deployed for this specific task.

Special Minister of State

3913. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State: In relation to Infrastructure Victoria:

(1) How many workers (FTE) were employed by Infrastructure Victoria in the 2014-15 budget year. (2) In what month was Infrastructure Victoria’s first worker/s employed and what role were they employed to undertake. (3) How many workers (FTE) were employed by Infrastructure Victoria as of 1 November 2015. (4) How many media or communications staff were employed by Infrastructure Victoria as of 1 November 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Infrastructure Victoria has been created as a separate and independent agency.

Infrastructure Victoria commenced operations on 1 October 2015, as such during the budget year 2014-15 Infrastructure Victoria employed no staff.

(2) Infrastructure Victoria first employed staff in October 2015. Information relating to Infrastructure Victoria’s staffing profile including staff numbers and classifications will be published in its 2015-16 annual report.

(3) Infrastructure Victoria will publish information relating to its staffing profile in its 2015-16 annual report.

(4) Infrastructure Victoria will publish information relating to its staffing profile in its 2015-16 annual report.

Finance

3920. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Finance): In relation to the updated Victorian Government Standard Motor Vehicle Policy:

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(1) In line with section 3.2.1.1 of the policy, is the procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles now mandated for Victoria Police. (2) Will Victoria Police be required to apply for a special exemption in each instance where ‘operational needs’ require procurement of 6-cylinder patrol sedans.

ANSWER:

Victoria Police are not mandated to purchase 4-cylinder vehicles. Under section 3.2.1.5 of the policy, Victoria Police have a standing operational need exemption.

Victorian Police will not be required to apply for a special exemption in each instance where ‘operational needs’ require procurement of 6-cylinder patrol sedans.

Finance

3921. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Finance): In relation to the updated Victorian Government Standard Motor Vehicle Policy:

(1) In line with section 3.2.1.1 of the policy, is the procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles now mandated for the Sheriff’s Office. (2) Will the Sheriff’s Office be required to apply for a special exemption in each instance where ‘operational needs’ require procurement of 6-cylinder patrol vehicles.

ANSWER:

The procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles is mandated for the Sherriff’s Office.

The Sherriff’s Office will not be required to seek a special exemption in each instance, as departments and agencies may seek a blanket exemption for a number of vehicles that are engaged in the same operational task.

Currently the majority of operational passenger sedans purchased by the Sherriff’s Office are 4-cylinder vehicles.

Finance

3922. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Finance): In relation to vehicles purchased in accordance with the Victorian Government Standard Motor Vehicle Policy from 1 July 2014 to 31 June 2015:

(1) What was the total cost for procurement of vehicles by agencies and departments where this policy applies. (2) What proportion of this total cost was spent on the procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles. (3) What proportion of this total cost was spent on the procurement of 6-cylinder vehicles.

ANSWER:

The total cost of procurement of vehicles by agencies and departments where this policy applies from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 is dependent on agency and departmental operational requirements.

The proportion of this total cost spent on the procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles was 35 per cent.

The proportion of this total cost spent on the procurement of 6-cylinder vehicles was 53 per cent.

Finance

3923. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Finance): In relation to vehicles purchased in accordance with the Victorian Government Standard Motor Vehicle Policy from 1 July 2015 to 31 June 2016:

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(1) What is the projected total cost for procurement of vehicles by agencies and departments where this policy applies. (2) What proportion of this projected cost is expected to be spent on the procurement of 4-cylinder vehicles. (3) What proportion of this projected cost is expected to be spent on the procurement of 6-cylinder vehicles.

ANSWER:

The total cost of procurement of vehicles by agencies and departments where this policy applies from 1 July 2015 to 31 June 2016 is dependent on agency and departmental operational requirements.

The proportion to be spent on the procurement of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder vehicles is dependent on agency and departmental operational requirements.

Local government

3924. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Alpine Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff:

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3925. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Ararat Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3926. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Ballarat City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3927. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Banyule City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3928. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Bass Coast Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3929. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Baw Baw Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3930. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Bayside City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3931. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Benalla Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

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entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3932. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Boroondara City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3933. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Brimbank City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3934. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Buloke Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3935. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Campaspe Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3936. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Cardinia Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3937. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Casey City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3938. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Central Goldfields Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3939. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Colac Otway Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3940. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Corangamite Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3941. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Darebin City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3942. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to East Gippsland Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3943. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Frankston City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3944. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Gannawarra Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

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entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3945. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Glen Eira City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3946. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Glenelg Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3947. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Golden Plains Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3948. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Greater Bendigo City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3949. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Greater Dandenong City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3950. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Greater Geelong City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3951. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Greater Shepparton City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3952. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Hepburn Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3953. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Hindmarsh Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3954. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Hobsons Bay City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3955. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Horsham Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3956. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Hume City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3957. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Indigo Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered

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into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3958. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Kingston City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3959. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Knox City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3960. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Latrobe City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3961. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Loddon Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3962. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Macedon Ranges Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3963. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Manningham City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3964. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Mansfield Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3965. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Maribyrnong City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3966. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Maroondah City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3967. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Melbourne City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3968. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Melton City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3969. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Mildura Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3970. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Mitchell Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered

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into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3971. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Moira Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3972. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Monash City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3973. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Moonee Valley City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3974. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Moorabool Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3975. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Moreland City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3976. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3977. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Mount Alexander Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3978. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Moyne Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3979. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Murrindindi Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3980. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Nillumbik Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3981. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Northern Grampians Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3982. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Port Phillip City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3983. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Pyrenees Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered

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into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3984. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Borough of Queenscliffe, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3985. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to South Gippsland Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3986. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Southern Grampians Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3987. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Stonnington City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3988. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Strathbogie Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3989. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Surf Coast Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3990. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Swan Hill Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3991. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Towong Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

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Local government

3992. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Wangaratta Rural City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3993. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Warrnambool City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3994. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Wellington Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3995. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to West Wimmera Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3996. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Whitehorse City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered

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into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3997. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Whittlesea City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3998. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Wodonga City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

3999. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Wyndham City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

4000. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Yarra City Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

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ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

4001. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Yarra Ranges Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Local government

4002. MR DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Local Government): In relation to Yarriambiack Shire Council, by what percentage have individual council staff wages risen for each year of the current or most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement entered into by the Council with its staff and/or their representatives, by staff category if divergent outcomes have been experienced across council staff.

ANSWER:

Neither the Minister for Local Government nor her Department collects information on individual staff annual wage rises at local councils.

Families and children

4003. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Is Services Connect still operating in the lead sites of —

(a) Dandenong; (b) Barwon; (c) South West Coast; (d) Preston; and (e) Shepparton.

ANSWER:

As part of the previous Government the member tried to paper over a crisis in our child protection system by applying a band aid solution — Services Connect.

Staff and resources which had been diverted into the Services Connect trial at lead sites are progressively transferring back to existing Department of Health and Human Services Offices ahead of the last of those sites winding up by 31 December 2015. No existing DHHS client will be disadvantaged by this transition.

The Andrews Labor Government is considering ways to better integrate service delivery and through our Roadmap for Reform, this will be properly designed and will restore clients and the community to the heart of our efforts.

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Families and children

4004. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: How much funding is in the 2015–16 budget for Services Connect to continue to operate in the lead sites of —

(a) Dandenong; (b) Barwon; (c) South West Coast; (d) Preston; and (e) Shepparton.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: Funding is not specific to any one site.

Health

4005. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): Does the response to question 3 in the DHHS PAEC questionnaire include reprioritised funding.

ANSWER:

I am advised that, Question 3 of the Department of Health and Human Services Public Accounts and Estimates Committee — 2015-16 Budget Estimates Questionnaire sought details of departmental programs lapsing in 2014-15.

As such, the answer outlined details programs and other initiatives where fixed term funds lapsed in 2014-15. In some case these funds were replaced with additional funding in the 2015-16 budget process or with minor unallocated discretionary funds from existing program budgets.

Health

4006. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the response to PAEC questionnaire question 9 in which employee benefits increased by $528.2 million.

(1) What amount is attributed to each of the items you mentioned in the explanation — (a) Increases in salaries and on-costs as a result of increases in salaries and on-costs of Health portfolio agencies; (b) The 2015-16 State Budget; (c) Implementation of initiatives announced in previous budgets; and (d) Anticipated cost increases in 2015-16.

(2) How much is the “offset by any savings applied”.

ANSWER:

I am advised that increase in employee expenditure outlined in Question 9 of the Department of Health and Human Services Public Accounts and Estimates Committee — 2015-16 Budget Estimates Questionnaire (page 12) is an estimate employee expense movement for the health and human services portfolio and it is not practicable to break the movement down by the categories requested.

Health services as entities of the portfolio form the majority of the employee expense estimate. Health services are not input funded.

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Health service funding is provided as a combination of price based activity funding for things such as inpatient services, maternity and outpatient activity along with block funding for some specialist services. Changes to funding are determined by the aggregate budget available rather than movements in the categories requested.

These funds are provided to health services as part of the annual Statement of Priorities agreement and each health service determines the estimated expenditure on employee expenses and other costs to best meet the needs of their individual catchment and patient profile.

Health

4009. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the secretariat within the Department of Health and Human Services providing assistance to the Ambulance Performance and Policy Consultative Committee, how many departmental staff have been seconded to the secretariat and what are their VPS grades.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The secretariat of the Ambulance Performance and Policy Consultative Committee was led by a Deputy Secretary and, over the course of its 12 month duration, had varying levels of FTE comprising an EO2 and two VPS 6 officers. These individuals also worked on other projects throughout this period.

Health

4010. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Murchison Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Murchison Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Murchison Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Murchison Ambulance Station is approximately $1.3m.

(4) The Murchison Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before December 2018.

Health

4011. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Kew Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Kew Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Kew Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) Funding allocated for the Kew Ambulance Station is approximately $1.32m.

(4) The Kew Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4012. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Preston Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Preston Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Preston Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Preston Ambulance Station is approximately $1.6m.

(4) The Preston Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4013. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Eltham Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Eltham Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Eltham Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Eltham Ambulance Station is approximately $1.6m.

(4) The Eltham Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4014. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Dandenong Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Dandenong Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Dandenong Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) Funding allocated for the Dandenong Ambulance Station is approximately $1.7m.

(4) The Dandenong Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4015. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Sale Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Sale Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Sale Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Sale Ambulance Station is approximately $1.8m.

(4) The Sale Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4016. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Traralgon Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Traralgon Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Traralgon Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Traralgon Ambulance Station is approximately $1.5m.

(4) The Traralgon Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4017. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Orbost Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Orbost Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Orbost Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) Funding allocated for the Orbost Ambulance Station is approximately $1.2m.

(4) The Orbost Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2018.

Health

4018. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Echuca Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Echuca Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Echuca Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Echuca Ambulance Station is approximately $1.8m.

(4) The Echuca Ambulance Station is targeted for completion before late 2017.

Health

4019. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s $20 million funding commitment to upgrade ambulance facilities:

(1) How much of this funding will be allocated to the Karingal Ambulance Station. (2) What consultations have informed the upgrade of Karingal Ambulance Station between December 2014 and October 2015. (3) What has been the cost to date of consultation. (4) When will project works associated with the Karingal Ambulance Station be completed.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Funding allocated for the Karingal Ambulance Station is approximately $1.92m.

(4) The Karingal Ambulance Station is targeted for completion in or before March 2019.

Health

4020. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s commitment to legalise medicinal cannabis:

(1) When will the cultivation and manufacturing industries be established. (2) What will be the cost of establishing these industries. (3) What is the cost of the cultivation trial at a Victorian research facility.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: The Andrews Labor Government committed to legalising medicinal cannabis for people in exceptional circumstances prior to the election. This is an Australian-first that will reduce suffering and change lives.

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Upon coming to office we wasted no time in requesting that the Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) provide advice on how we can best change the law. We fully accepted all of the VLRC’s recommendations with two accepted in principle. The report was tabled in Parliament on 6 October 2015.

We have committed introducing legislation by the end of 2015 to enable locally manufactured medicinal cannabis products for use in exceptional circumstances from 2017.

Health

4021. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s commitment to legalise medicinal cannabis:

(1) When will the Office of Medicinal Cannabis be created. (2) How many staff will the Office of Medicinal Cannabis have. (3) What will be the cost of establishing this Office. (4) What additional funding has been allocated to staff and run the Office of Medicinal Cannabis

ANSWER:

I am informed that: The Andrews Labor Government committed to legalising medicinal cannabis for people in exceptional circumstances prior to the election and we’re getting on with it.

The Office of Medicinal Cannabis will be established subsequent to the passage of the Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015 which was introduced on 8 December 2015.

Health

4022. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to Labor’s commitment to legalise medicinal cannabis:

(1) When will the independent medical advisory committee on medical cannabis be created. (2) What will be the cost of establishing an independent medical advisory committee on medical cannabis. (3) What funding has been allocated to run the independent medical advisory committee on medical cannabis.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: The Andrews Labor Government committed to legalising medicinal cannabis for people in exceptional circumstances prior to the election and we’re getting on with it.

Engagement with the medical profession is essential to the successful implementation of a medicinal cannabis scheme in Victoria.

The independent medical advisory committee on medicinal cannabis will be established in 2016 subsequent to the passage of the Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015.

Health

4023. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the removal of hospital bypass:

(1) How will the impact of the removal of bypass be evaluated. (2) Who will undertake the evaluation. (3) How much will the evaluation cost.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) The Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with Ambulance Victoria, will continue to monitor system performance and progress following the removal of hospital bypass.

A structured post implementation review will be undertaken to assess the impact of this change and understand changes in performance, system pressures and trends.

During this transition period, the Department of Health and Human Services continues to work with the sector to ensure patients continue to receive timely, safe, high quality patient care.

(2) The evaluation of the removal of hospital bypass in Victoria will be undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria and associated stakeholders. Evaluation oversight will be provided by the Emergency Access Reference Committee.

(3) The cost of the evaluation of the removal of hospital bypass will be managed within existing Department of Health and Human Services resources.

Families and children

4024. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: On the Department of Human Services website, page titled: “Services Connect: evaluation”, it outlines there are two evaluations available for download:

(1) Why does the link for “Download the Services Connect Lead Site Implementation Review report and response summary” not work. (2) When will the link be restored so the report and response summary can be downloaded. (3) Why does the link for “Download the Services Connect Client Experience Survey report and fact sheets” not work. (4) When will the link be restored so the client experience survey report and fact sheets can be downloaded.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The links do not work due to a technical error and have been removed from the Department’s website. The documents referred to were developed under the former Coalition Government who chose not to release them.

Public transport

4045. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the announced Safer Country Crossings Program, what is the list of the 52 regional level crossings earmarked for upgrade.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Safer Country Crossing Program is a $50 million four-year funding program which will upgrade the safety at 52 regional level crossings. Details on the 52 level crossings will be continuously provided over the four years of the funding program.

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Public transport 4046. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): How many people have been provided access to subsidised transport as part of the Arts Access Project in Bendigo and surrounding areas between 1 July 2015 and 10 November 2015.

ANSWER:

1 am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

This important Arts Access Program was announced on 17th April 2015 at the opening of Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo.

The program is primarily aimed at students, disadvantaged groups and young people in rural areas that cannot generally access events at the Bendigo Arts Precinct through existing programs, including public transport.

City of Greater Bendigo, together with key partners in neighbouring communities, are developing detailed program plans and will commence pilot projects during 2016. This will determine how many students will be able to access this important program.

Public transport 4048. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Aircraft railway station:

(1) What is the length of each platform at the station. (2) What is the length of any excess land, which may or may not have been reserved, which could be used for any future platform extension. (3) As of 10 November 2015, what is the estimated cost to extend the station platform to the length as detailed in (2) above.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels. Each platform is a different length to meet these requirements.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport 4049. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Alamein railway station:

ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels. Each platform is a different length to meet these requirements.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4050. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Albion railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4051. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Alphington railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4052. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Altona railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4053. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Anstey railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4054. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Armadale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4055. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ascot Vale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4056. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ashburton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4057. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Aspendale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4058. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Auburn railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4059. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Balaclava railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4060. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Batman railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4061. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Bayswater railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4062. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Beaconsfield railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4063. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Belgrave railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4064. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Bell railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4065. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Bentleigh railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4066. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Berwick railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4067. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Blackburn railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 447

Public transport

4068. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Bonbeach railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4069. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Boronia railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4070. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Box Hill railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4071. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Brighton Beach railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4072. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Broadmeadows railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4073. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Brunswick railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 449

Public transport

4074. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Burnley railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4075. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Burwood railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4076. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Camberwell railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4077. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Canterbury railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4078. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Cardinia Road railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4079. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Carnegie railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 451

Public transport

4080. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Carrum railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4081. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Caulfield railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4082. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Chatham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4083. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Chelsea railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4084. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Cheltenham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4085. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Clayton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 453

Public transport

4086. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Clifton Hill railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4087. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Coburg railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4088. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Collingwood railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4089. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Coolaroo railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4090. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Craigieburn railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4091. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Cranbourne railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 455

Public transport

4092. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Croxton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4093. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Croydon railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4094. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Dandenong railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4095. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Darebin railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4096. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Darling railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4097. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Dennis railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 457

Public transport

4098. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Diamond Creek railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4099. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Diggers Rest railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4100. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Eaglemont railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4101. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the East Camberwell railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4102. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the East Malvern railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4103. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the East Richmond railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 459

Public transport

4104. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Edithvale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4105. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Elsternwick railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4106. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Eltham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4107. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Epping railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4108. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Essendon railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4109. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Fairfield railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 461

Public transport

4110. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Fawkner railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4111. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ferntree Gully railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4112. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Flagstaff railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4113. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Flemington Bridge railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4114. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Flemington Racecourse railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4115. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Flinders Street railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 463

Public transport

4116. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Footscray railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4117. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Frankston railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4118. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Gardenvale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4119. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Gardiner railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4120. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ginifer railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4121. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glen Iris railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 465

Public transport

4122. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glen Waverley railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4123. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glenbervie railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4124. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glenferrie railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4125. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glenhuntly railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4126. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Glenroy railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4127. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Gowrie railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4128. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Greensborough railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4129. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hallam railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4130. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hampton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4131. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hartwell railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4132. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hawksburn railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4133. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hawthorn railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 469

Public transport

4134. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Heathdale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4135. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Heathmont railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4136. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Heidelberg railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4137. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Heyington railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4138. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Highett railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4139. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Holmesglen railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4140. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hoppers Crossing railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4141. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hughesdale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4142. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Huntingdale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4143. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Hurstbridge railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4144. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ivanhoe railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4145. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Jacana railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 473

Public transport

4146. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Jewell railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4147. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Jolimont railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4148. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Jordanville railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4149. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Kananook railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4150. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Keilor Plains railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4151. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Kensington railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 475

Public transport

4152. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Keon Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4153. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Kooyong railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4154. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Laburnum railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4155. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Lalor railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4156. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Laverton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4157. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Lilydale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 477

Public transport

4158. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Lynbrook railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4159. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Macauley railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4160. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Macleod railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4161. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Malvern railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4162. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the McKinnon railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4163. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Melbourne Central railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 479

Public transport

4164. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Melton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4165. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mentone railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4166. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Merinda Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4167. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Merlynston railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4168. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Merri railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4169. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Middle Brighton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4170. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Middle Footscray railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4171. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mitcham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4172. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mont Albert railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4173. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Montmorency railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4174. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Moonee Ponds railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4175. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Moorabbin railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 483

Public transport

4176. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mooroolbark railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4177. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mordialloc railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4178. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Moreland railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4179. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Mount Waverley railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4180. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Murrumbeena railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4181. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Narre Warren railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 485

Public transport

4182. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Newmarket railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4183. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Newport railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4184. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Noble Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4185. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the North Brighton railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4186. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the North Melbourne railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4187. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the North Richmond railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 487

Public transport

4188. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the North Williamstown railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4189. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Northcote railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4190. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Nunawading railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4191. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Oak Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4192. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Oakleigh railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4193. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Officer railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

Tuesday, 9 February 2016 COUNCIL 489

Public transport

4194. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ormond railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4195. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Pakenham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4196. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Parkdale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4197. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Parliament railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4198. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Pascoe Vale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4199. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Patterson railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4200. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Prahran railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4201. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Preston railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4202. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Regent railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4203. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Reservoir railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4204. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Richmond railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4205. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ringwood railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4206. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ringwood East railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4207. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ripponlea railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4208. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Riversdale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4209. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Rosanna railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4210. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Roxburgh Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4211. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Royal Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4212. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Rushall railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4213. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Ruthven railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4214. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sandown Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4215. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sandringham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4216. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Seaford railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4217. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Seaholme railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport

4218. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Seddon railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4219. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the South Kensington railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4220. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the South Morang railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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4221. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the South Yarra railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4222. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Southern Cross railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4223. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Spotswood railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4224. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Springvale railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4225. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the St Albans railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4226. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Strathmore railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4227. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sunbury railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4228. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Sunshine railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4229. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Surrey Hills railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4230. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Syndal railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4231. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Tecoma railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4232. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Thomastown railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4233. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Thornbury railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4234. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Toorak railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4235. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Tooronga railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4236. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Tottenham railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4237. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Upfield railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4238. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Upper Ferntree Gully railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4239. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Upwey railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4240. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Victoria Park railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4241. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Watergardens railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4242. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Watsonia railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4243. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Wattle Glen railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4244. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Werribee railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4245. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the West Footscray railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4246. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the West Richmond railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4247. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Westall railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4248. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Westgarth railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4249. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Westona railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4250. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Williams Landing railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4251. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Williamstown railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4252. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Williamstown Beach railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4253. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Willison railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Public transport

4254. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Windsor railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4255. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Yarraman railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

Public transport

4256. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Yarraville railway station:

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Platform lengths are determined by various factors, including the number of train lines and patronage levels.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is progressively working to upgrade platforms at stations.

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Roads and road safety

4257. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the www.travelhappy.vic.gov.au website:

(1) Which organisation was awarded the contract to design the website. (2) In dollar terms, how much was the contract awarded for. (3) How many hits did the website receive in — (a) April 2015; (b) May 2015; (c) June 2015; (d) July 2015; (e) August 2015; (f) September 2015; and (g) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

(1) Isobar Australia was awarded the contract for the Travel Happy, Share the Road campaign.

(2) The allocation for VicRoads’ marketing can be found in 2014-15 VicRoads Annual Report under Other disclosures-Disclosure of government advertising expenditure.

(3) Hits to the website since April 2015 are as stated below:

(a) April 2015 14 377 (b) May 2015 12 649 (c) June 2015 2189 (d) July 2015 1252 (e) August 2015 501 (f) September 2015 215 (g) October 2015 193

Roads and road safety

4258. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Parental Role Modelling campaign:

(1) Which organisation was awarded the contract to design the television advertisement. (2) In dollar terms, how much was the contract awarded for. (3) What was the cost of advertising the Parental Role Modelling campaign in — (a) April 2015; (b) May 2015; (c) June 2015; (d) July 2015; (e) August 2015; (f) September 2015; and (g) October 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Thank you for your Question on Notice of 10 November 2015 regarding the Transport Accident Commission’s ‘Strings’ Parental Role Modelling campaign. I am pleased to provide the following information.

The ‘Strings’ Parental Role Modelling campaign was the second phase of the Parents and Road Safety Strategy. The first phase of the Strategy was launched in November 2013 with the ‘Red·Line’ Parental Influence campaign.

The campaign contract was awarded to Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, the TAC’s lead creative agency.

Matters relating to expenses incurred on publications and educational material can be found under ‘Marketing and Road Safety Expenditure’ in the TAC Annual Report.

Roads and road safety

4264. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety):

(1) Between 4 December 2014 and 10 November 2015, how many infringement notices have been issued on the Eastern Freeway (between Chandler Highway and Wellington Street) for illegally travelling in the T2 transit lane. (2) What is the financial and demerit point penalty for this offence.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

This question does not fall within my portfolio responsibilities and needs to be redirected to the Minister for Corrections.

Industry

4265. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Industry): In relation to the 1 May 2015 automotive roundtable, what were the names and organisations of those who participated:

ANSWER:

The roundtable was held in Dandenong as part of a series of three automotive roundtables convened in May to hear first-hand from stakeholders on the transition of the automotive industry. The other two roundtables were held in Geelong and Broadmeadows on 15 May 2015.

At the 1 May 2015 roundtable, I had the pleasure of meeting and hearing directly from a large number of leaders in the automotive industry.

As some of the conversation had at the roundtable was of a commercially sensitive nature, I am not in a position to reveal the names of the participating companies.

Employment

4266. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): On what dates has the Stawell Jobs Taskforce met.

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ANSWER:

Business and community leaders from across the Northern Grampians have attended meetings of the Stawell Jobs Taskforce on 30 April 2015 and 20 November 2015 to discuss strategic investment in key industries that will drive economic and jobs growth in the region.

Energy and resources

4297. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Energy and Resources): What has been the overall cost and the cost breakdown per advertising network since 4 December 2014 of the ‘Don’t Get Left in the Dark about Power Outage Safety’ advertising campaign.

ANSWER:

The Your Guide to Power Outages summer campaign provides important information to the Victorian community on how to prepare for power failure during extreme weather conditions. This information campaign is funded through the Powerline Bushfire Safety Program.

Education

4298. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the secretariat comprised of senior policy officers from Department of Premier and Cabinet, Department of Treasury and Finance and the Department of Education and Training to assist with the Review of Government Schools Funding, how many departmental staff have been seconded to the secretariat and what are their VPS grades.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Please refer to response 473.

Environment, climate change and water

4301. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to Parks Victoria:

(1) What was the amount refunded by Parks Victoria to customers for camping bookings between 2 April 2015 and 1 July 2015. (2) Of the amount in (1), what was the amount refunded to customers with a Victorian residential address. (3) Did the Government provide Parks Victoria with additional supplementary funding to cater for the amount in (1).

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This information will be contained in the Parks Victoria’s Annual Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4302. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the release of Regent Honeyeaters in April 2015, what was the financial contribution from the Victorian Government.

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ANSWER:

The Victorian Government contributed $80 000 to the preparation and implementation of the Regent Honeyeater released in April 2015, as a part of a multimillion dollar investment in threatened species programs.

Environment, climate change and water

4303. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): What is the Victorian Government’s financial contribution towards the establishment of a Leadbeater’s Possum Industry Taskforce, announced on 17 April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

All information relating to the financial contribution of the Government towards the establishment of the Forest Industry Taskforce is publicly available in department and financial reports.

Environment, climate change and water

4304. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the review of Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority, what is the cost to undertake the review.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This questions has been raised in both houses earlier this year.

The review of the EPA, which is a fulfilment of a commitment made before the election, was announced on 20 May 2015. Details of the review and the review panel are publicly available on the Victorian Government website (www.vic.gov.au).

Environment, climate change and water

4305. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the review of emissions reductions in Victoria:

(1) When is the estimated date of completion. (2) What is the cost to undertake the review. (3) Who is undertaking the review. (4) Will the report from the review be made public.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Victoria’s Emissions Reduction Target was removed by the former state coalition government in 2012. Reinstating an Emissions Reduction Target in Victoria was a commitment made before the election.

In line with the election commitment, the Government is currently reviewing all policies regarding climate change including a State Emissions Reduction Target.

An independent review of the Climate Change Act 2010 will also consider whether legislation is the most appropriate mechanism for an Emissions Reduction Target.

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Environment, climate change and water

4306. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Climate Change Act Review, what is the cost to undertake the review.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This questions has been raised in both houses earlier this year.

The previous Climate Change Act Review, which is a fulfilment of a commitment made before the election, was announced on 7 July 2015. Details of the review and the review panel are publicly available on the DELWP website (www.delwp.vic.gov.au).

Environment, Climate Change and Water

4307. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): Since 1 August 2015, what were the dates that you received either a written or verbal briefing from Parks Victoria in relation to Point Nepean National Park and the suitability of the old quarantine station to be used as a location to house refugees or options of costings to allow refugees to use the site.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

There has been no written or verbal briefs by Parks Victoria on the matter raised.

Premier

4308. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Premier): Since 1 August 2015, what were the dates that you received either a written or verbal briefing from Parks Victoria in relation to Point Nepean National Park and the suitability of the old quarantine station to be used as a location to house refugees or options of costings to allow refugees to use the site.

ANSWER:

Victoria has a great tradition of welcoming people in need. We will continue to work through the options and decisions required to resettle new refugees.

Point Nepean is unsuitable due to its isolation and lack of services.

Refugees need health care and trauma services, English lessons, education and public transport, none of which is available at Point Nepean.

Environment, climate change and water

4311. MS DUNN — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the clearing of several hundred trees which took place along Bull Creek Road, many of which we are informed, were within the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve, a conservation zone:

(1) Will the Minister confirm this felling of trees, in particular that it took place within the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve. (2) Will the Minister provide information on the scale of felling operations in this area. (3) Will the Minister provide information on the nature of this felling of trees and the reasons and underpinning rationale for why the works were undertaken.

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(4) Are there future plans for further felling operations in this area, particularly within the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Fires from 2003-2009 have left a legacy of many millions of dead or severely damaged trees in Victoria. The falling trees and branches pose significant risks to the public, firefighters, and staff from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Parks Victoria travelling through or working in affected areas.

A program of risk management of hazardous trees has taken place extensively across the public land estate including Parks and conservation reserves such as the Murrindindi Natural Features and Scenic Reserve.

The tree risk management is part of a public safety program which commenced in 2013 under the previous government and at this stage has been funded by Labor for a further two years. The program has reduced the risks to forest visitors and firefighters from fire damaged or dead hazardous trees along 1200 kilometres of roadsides to date.

Only those trees that pose a risk to public safety will be removed.

Housing, disability and ageing

4316. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the Family Access Network in Box Hill, which is experiencing a growing number of homeless young people in Eastern Metropolitan Melbourne who are facing unsafe situations and domestic violence:

(1) What action will the Minister take to address the housing crisis for young people in the Eastern Region. (2) Will the Minister provide additional funding to the Family Access Network to combat this growing problem.

ANSWER:

I can advise that:

(1) The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness are helped to secure and maintain safe, stable housing, with access to education and training to enable economic and social participation. Access to these services can break the cycle of disadvantage and provide a foundation from which they can reach their full potential.

There are examples of good practice responses within the current service system but, despite this, homelessness, particularly amongst young people, continues to be a· concern. This is why in its first budget the government invested $180 million in new housing in the Eastern region, an additional $40 million to support Homelessness Innovation Action Projects and increased the Housing Assistance budget by 5.5%.

(2) The government is working in partnership with the homelessness and social housing sectors to consider reforms to the current responses. This work includes looking at ways in which we can prevent youth homelessness as well as rapidly house young people in sustainable arrangements when they do become homeless.

This work is complemented by broader government action to improve housing affordability. The Victorian Government is currently reviewing policies that affect housing affordability to inform future directions and any changes to service delivery arrangements will be considered in this context.

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Health

4317. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, on what date did the Government decide to undertake this process.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The commitment to undertake statutory recognition of advance care directives was an election commitment of the Andrews Labor Government.

The current palliative care policy framework in Victoria is the previous Government’s Strengthening Palliative Care: Policy and strategic directions 2011-2015. This policy framework concludes in 2015 and requires a refresh to ensure it meets modern Government and community expectations.

Discussion regarding the need to develop a new and updated policy framework commenced shortly after the Andrews Government came to office.

On 7 May 2015, the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, the Hon. Gavin Jennings MLC moved a motion proposing a reference for the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into end-of-life choices. In speaking to the motion, the Minister flagged that the Government would, in parallel, undertake work to progress improvements in palliative care and undertake legislative reform for legal recognition of advance care directives.

On 23 July 2015, the Committee was provided with a presentation by the Department of Health and Human Services.

On 2 September 2015, at the National Palliative Care Australia conference, the Minister for Health announced that consultation would be undertaken as part of the development of Victoria’s next end of life care framework.

To support this community engagement, a modest additional resource within the Department of Health and Human Services was established, augmenting existing resources whose routine activity includes work on matters such as palliative and end of life care.

A discussion paper was released and an accompanying feedback website was established (www.betterendoflife.vic.gov.au). Feedback received via the website is publicly available on the website.

On 12 October 2015, the Minister for Health wrote to the Chair of the Standing Committee, the Hon. Edward O’Donohue MLC updating him about the work underway and attaching a Victorian Government submission to the Inquiry. The submission including a section entitled A Way Forward and expanded on Victorian Government actions.

The Minister for Health also met with the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Committee, and Ms Fiona Patten MLC on 10 November 2015 to provide further details of the Government’s activities on the issue.

Furthermore, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services has also recently appeared before the Committee and provided significant additional detail about the Government’s actions and material produced to support engagement with the community about the development of the new Framework, including details of the costs associated with these activities.

The Government has also provided the Committee with additional resources to support its work, in line with a request made of it.

Health

4318. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life

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care”, before deciding to commission the project, was the Minister aware that there was already a Parliamentary inquiry into End of Life Choices.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4319. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, on what date did the office of the Health Minister approach your department about commencing this process.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4320. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, on what date did the Department of Health commission Harvest Digital Planning to commence work on the accompanying feedback website www.betterendoflife.vic.gov.au.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4321. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what was the budget allocated to Harvest Digital Planning for work on the accompanying feedback website www.betterendoflife.vic.gov.au.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4322. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what consultation took place with the Chair of the End of Life Choices Parliamentary inquiry, Mr Edward O’Donohue, into this new initiative.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4323. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, will the submissions made to this discussion paper be formally provided to the End of Life Choices Parliamentary Inquiry which has been underway for some months.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4324. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, on what date did the Minister start discussions with the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing, Mr Martin Foley, on this issue.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4325. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what was the date that production commenced on this discussion paper.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4326. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what was the budget for production, design and publication of this discussion paper.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4217

Health

4327. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, was this project undertaken at the behest of the Premier, Mr Daniel Andrews, and if so, on what date did the Premier ask the Minister to start work on it.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Housing, disability and ageing

4328. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what budget allocation has been made from his Department for the production of the discussion paper and website www.betterendoflife.vic.gov.au.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Health

4329. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the recently released discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, how many staff members from his Department have been allocated to implement and manage this initiative, and what are the salaries of these individuals.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Housing, disability and ageing

4330. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the recently released Government discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, before deciding to commission the project, was the Minister aware that there was already a Parliamentary inquiry into End of Life Choices.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Housing, disability and ageing

4331. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the recently released Government discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, was this project undertaken at the behest of the Premier, Mr Daniel Andrews, and if so, on what date did the Premier ask the Minister to start work on it.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

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Housing, disability and ageing

4332. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the recently released Government discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, what consultation did the Minister undertake with the chair of the End of Life Choices Parliamentary inquiry, Mr Edward O’Donohue.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Housing, disability and ageing

4333. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the recently released Government discussion paper “Greater say for Victorians: Improving end of life care”, how many staff members from the Department of Health and Human Services have been allocated to implement and manage this initiative, and what are the salaries of these individuals.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Please refer to the answer provided to Question No: 4317.

Environment, climate change and water

4334. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Swifts Creek DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

(1) How many roadside fire reduction works have taken place to date. (2) On which roads have fire reduction works taken place. (3) How much has been spent on fire reduction works. (4) How many square kilometres of land have been burnt for the means of fire reduction works.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4335. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Bendoc DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4336. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Cann River DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4337. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Nowa Nowa DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4338. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Bairnsdale DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4339. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Briagolong DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4340. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Heyfield DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4341. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Yarram DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4342. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Traralgon DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4343. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Erica DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Environment, climate change and water

4344. MS BATH — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the Noojee DELWP office in the region of Gippsland for the current year 2015:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Information about planned burning is available in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s Fuel Management Report.

Housing, disability and ageing

4347. MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to government and non-government respite beds for people with disabilities in the Gippsland region as at 30 June 2015 —

(a) How many beds were there; (b) How many beds were not open between 9.00 am to 3.00 pm, unless it was an emergency; and (c) How many beds were available less than seven days a week for 52 weeks a year.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(a) The non government sector provides thirteen respite beds based across three facilities.

The Department of Health and Human Services (government respite beds) provides twenty four respite beds based across four facilities.

(b) The Gippsland region has seven respite beds that are not open between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm on weekdays.

The government respite homes are not usually staffed from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm on weekdays unless required to support an emergency or to meet an urgent need for a family.

All respite homes are staffed in the 10.00am-3.00pm during school holiday periods

Housing, disability and ageing

4348. MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to people with disabilities in the Gippsland region as at 30 June 2015:

(1) What was the total funding allocated to Shared Supported Accommodation. (2) How much of the funding was for Department managed accommodation. (3) How many beds were provided in Department managed accommodation. (4) How much of the funding was for non-government managed accommodation. (5) How many beds were provided in non-government managed accommodation.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Total funding allocated to Shared Supported Accommodation was $28.4m.

(2) Funding for Department managed accommodation was $15.8m.

(3) The number of beds provided in Department managed accommodation was 140.

(4) The funding for non-government managed accommodation was $12.6m.

(5) The number of beds provided in non-govern merit managed accommodation was 120.

The above figures include Respite.

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Housing, disability and ageing

4349. MS BATH — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): In relation to the Gippsland region:

(1) How many people with disabilities waiting for shared supported accommodation obtained a place in a community residential unit for the year ended 30 June 2015. (2) For how many days (on average) had those people been waiting for a placement.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Six people accepted a Shared Supported Accommodation placement in the Gippsland Region during the 2014–15 Financial Year. The time of individual waiting periods vary based on the circumstances of those individuals.

Public transport

4353. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to remove the Edithvale Road rail level crossing in Edithvale by 2018:

(1) What is the average traffic volume that moves across the Edithvale Road rail level crossing on weekdays between 7am–9am. (2) Will construction works on this rail level crossing removal project be completed by 2018 as promised by Labor. (3) Will the demolition and replacement of the Edithvale Railway Station, which will be needed as a result of these works, be completed by 2018.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Andrews Labor Government committed to removing 50 level crossings with 20 to be removed in our first term. The Government is on track with delivering on this commitment with the first 33 to be removed announced. All level crossings that the Government has committed to removing on the Frankston Line are within this 33. Further details on the removal of level crossings can be found at www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.

Public transport

4354. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to remove the Station Street rail level crossing in Bonbeach by 2018:

(1) What is the average traffic volume that moves across the Station Street rail level crossing in Bonbeach on weekdays between 7am–9am. (2) Will construction works on this rail level crossing removal project be completed by 2018 as promised by Labor. (3) Will the demolition and replacement of the Bonbeach Railway Station, which will be needed as a result of these works, be completed by 2018.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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All level crossings that the Government has committed to removing on the Frankston Line are within this 33. Further details on the removal of level crossings can be found at www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.

Public transport

4355. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to remove the Station Street and Eel Race Road rail level crossings in Carrum by 2018:

(1) What is the average traffic volume that moves across the Station Street rail level crossing in Carrum on weekdays between 7am–9am. (2) Will construction works on these rail level crossing removal projects be completed by 2018 as promised by Labor. (3) Will the demolition and replacement of the Carrum Railway Station, which will be needed as a result of these works, be completed by 2018.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4356. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to remove the Seaford Road rail level crossing in Seaford by 2018:

(1) What is the average traffic volume that moves across the Seaford Road rail level crossing on weekdays between 7am–9am. (2) Will construction works on this rail level crossing removal project be completed by 2018 as promised by Labor.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4357. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to remove the Skye Road/Overton Road rail level crossing in Frankston by 2018:

(1) What is the average traffic volume that moves across the Skye Road/Overton Road rail level crossing on weekdays between 7am–9am. (2) Will construction works on this rail level crossing removal project be completed by 2018 as promised by Labor.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Roads and road safety

4358. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): Will the proposed route for the Transurban Western Distributor obstruct the construction or proposed location and thus viability of the new terminal associated with the Port Rail Shuttle Project.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The 2015 State Budget provided $58 million in State and Commonwealth funding over four years towards the Port Rail Shuttle project, to complement private sector investment in the system.

The Government is committed to improving rail modal outcomes at the Port of Melbourne, and will pursue the Rail Shuttle project in conjunction with the Port of Melbourne lease transaction.

Health

4361. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to child immunisation, what was the immunisation rate for Victorian children as at December 2014.

ANSWER:

This information is publicly available at the following website: http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/intemet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/acir-curr-data.htm

Health

4362. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to child immunisation, what was the immunisation rate for Victorian children as at 30 June 2015.

ANSWER:

This information is publicly available at the following website: http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/intemet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/acir-curr-data.htm

Housing, disability and ageing

4363. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Mallee area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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- Women and children are accommodated in women’s refuges on the basis of safety and need following an immediate crisis. In circumstances where refuge spaces are not available, it is standard practice that alternative emergency accommodation arrangements are sought

- Addressing Family Violence is a priority for the Andrews Labor Government. That’s why on top of establishing Australia’s first Royal Commission into Family Violence, the 2015-16 State Budget provides an additional $81.3 million over five years to respond to family violence and including an additional $17.7 million over five years for family violence and sexual assault support services

- The Andrews Labor Government has increased capacity to safely accommodate women and children experiencing family violence through an additional $3.5 million over two years for crisis accommodation support and transport for women and children:

This provides a further 15 000 nights of accommodation for women and children in crisis through the housing establishment fund. This means family violence organisations, including the statewide crisis service-Safe Steps-will have access to flexible funding to get outcomes for families. This funding also provides additional assistance for women and children to quickly get into the private rental market and be ‘rapidly re-housed’. This approach means families do not stay in a crisis and they have a long term place to call home. To this end, the funding also employs additional support workers to work with women and children when they are most vulnerable and help them get their lives and their housing on track.

Housing, disability and ageing

4364. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Loddon area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

- This provides a further 15 000 nights of accommodation for women and children in crisis through the housing establishment fund. This means family violence organisations, including the statewide crisis service-Safe Steps-will have access to flexible funding to get outcomes for families. This funding also provides additional assistance for women and children to quickly get into the private rental market and be ‘rapidly re-housed’. This approach means families do not stay in a crisis and they have a long term place to call home. To this end, the funding also employs additional support workers to work with women and children when they are most vulnerable and help them get their lives and their housing on track.

Housing, disability and ageing

4365. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Hume area.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4366. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the North Eastern Melbourne area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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the funding also employs additional support workers to work with women and children when they are most vulnerable and help them get their lives and their housing on track.

Housing, disability and ageing

4367. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Ovens Murray area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4368. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Goulburn area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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Housing, disability and ageing

4369. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Inner Eastern Melbourne area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4370. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Outer Gippsland area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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Housing, disability and ageing

4371. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Inner Gippsland area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4372. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Southern Melbourne area.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4373. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Bayside Peninsula area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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the funding also employs additional support workers to work with women and children when they are most vulnerable and help them get their lives and their housing on track.

Housing, disability and ageing

4374. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Western District area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4375. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Barwon area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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Housing, disability and ageing

4376. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Central Highlands area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

Housing, disability and ageing

4377. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Western Melbourne area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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Housing, disability and ageing

4378. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many women’s refuges are there in the Brimbank Melton area.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

- It has been long-held government practice to not discuss the whereabouts of women’s refuges for the safety and privacy of those accommodated in these services

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Housing, disability and ageing

4379. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): What is the total number of places available for women within women’s refuges in Victoria.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing, disability and ageing

4380. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many places have been allocated or are filled within women’s refuges in Victoria.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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This approach means families do not stay in a crisis and they have a long term place to call home. To this end, the funding also employs additional support workers to work with women and children when they are most vulnerable and help them get their lives and their housing on track.

Housing, disability and ageing

4381. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing): How many people are on the waiting list for a place within a women’s refuge within Victoria.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Creative industries

4382. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What was the attendance for the A Golden Age of China: Qianlong Emperor, 1736-1795 exhibition during:

(a) March 2015; (b) April 2015; (c) May 2015; and (d) June 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The figures on attendances to A Golden Age of China: Qianlong Emperor, 1736-1795 are available in the publically accessible reports of the NGV.

Creative industries

4383. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): In relation to the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards:

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(1) How many entries were received. (2) What is the total cash prize amount funded by the Victorian Government.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Victorian Indigenous Art Awards have been instrumental in developing the Victorian Aboriginal Arts sector and raising the profile of the work of Indigenous artists in Victoria. The awards celebrated their tenth anniversary in 2015.

All details of the Awards are available on the publically accessible Departmental website.

Creative industries

4384. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): In relation to the creative industries taskforce announced on 16 April 2015:

(1) What is the Victorian Government financial contribution to the taskforce. (2) How many Departmental staff have been allocated to supporting the taskforce.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Victorian Government provided no additional financial contribution to the Taskforce.

The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources is supporting the Taskforce using existing staff resources.

Creative industries

4385. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): In relation to the 2015 Marketing Innovation Fund, in a table format, what is the breakdown per organisation and funding grant per approved application.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Details of the grants awarded through the 2015 Marketing Innovation Fund are publically available on the Departmental website.

Creative industries

4386. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Creative Industries): What was the attendance for the Follow the Flag: Australian Artists and War 1914–45 exhibition during:

(a) April 2015; (b) May 2015; (c) June 2015; (d) July 2015; and (e) August 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The National Gallery of Victoria’s Follow the Flag: Australian Artists and War 1914-45 exhibition was a free non-ticketed exhibition. The general attendance figures for the venue over the period in question will be publically available online and in the NGV annual report.

Aboriginal affairs

4387. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs): What is the budgeted cost of the touring exhibition of the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: In 2014-15, the total cost of the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll road show was $14 805 (GST Inc.).

Aboriginal affairs

4388. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs): How many applications were received in April and May 2015 for the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council.

ANSWER:

1 am informed that:

Twelve applications were received for the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council during April and May 2015.

Aboriginal affairs

4389. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs): What were the names and organisations of the attendees at the Local Indigenous Networks (LINs) gathering on 29 April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Members from the Local Indigenous Networks (UNs) listed below attended the state-wide gathering on 29 April 2015.

Ballarat Hastings Mildura Thornbury-Fitzroy Morwell-Moe- Bairnsdale Healesville Wangaratta Yallourn Bendigo Heywood Orbost/Cann River Warragul-Drouin Broadmeadows Horsham Portland Warrnambool Dandenong Kerang Ringwood/Croydon Werribee Echuca Kyabram Robinvale Whittlesea Frankston Lakes Entrance Sale Wodonga Geelong Mansfield Seymour Hamilton Maribyrnong St Kilda

The Department of Premier and Cabinet is committed to complying with its obligations under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. As such, the names of the LIN members who attended the LIN state-wide gathering on 29 April 2015 have not been provided.

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Aboriginal affairs

4390. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs): What was the financial contribution of the Victorian Government towards the Local Indigenous Networks (LINs) gathering on 29 April 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The total cost of the Local Indigenous Networks (LINs) state-wide gathering on 29 April 2015 was $91 570 (GST Inc.). The event was run over three days and involved more than 80 participants.

This was the first ever gathering of the Local Indigenous Networks. It was significant milestone in ensuring Aboriginal people have a strong voice to affect focal change.

Prevention of family violence

4391. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence): As of 19 October 2015, how many homes in Victoria have CCTV monitoring to support women who experience family violence.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is implementing safer and innovative ways to help protect women and children from family violence. I am proud that Safe Futures Foundation will lead a consortium to undertake a personal safety pilot that will allow women and children to remain in their own homes and communities.

The 2015-16 State Budget provided an $81.3 million boost for family violence initiatives, including $900 000 for a personal safety pilot. This pilot will help us understand the opportunities that technology can offer to keep women and children experiencing family violence safe.

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to supporting as many women as possible through this initiative. There will be a range of personal safety technology available to meet the individual needs of each woman.

This initiative is administered by the Department of Health & Human Services as it falls within the Families & Children portfolio.

Prevention of family violence

4392. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence): As of 19 October 2015, how many women in Victoria have government funded duress cards to support women who experience family violence.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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This initiative is administered by the Department of Health & Human Services as it falls within the Families & Children portfolio.

Families and children

4395. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the response provided to questions asked to the Minister on 20 October 2015: Of the $16m for more staff in standard residential care units, including stand-up overnight staff: what is the Government’s anticipated target to reduce the number of young people absconding from care as a result of this funding by November 2018.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

These changes have provided greater capacity for overnight staff to encourage young people to remain in the residential care home at night. It has also increased opportunities for children to be collected by a staff member overnight when absent from their residential care home.

The department is also working with Victoria Police to develop an enhanced response model for children in out-of-home at risk of sexual exploitation, including responses to children missing from care.

In March 2014, the Victorian Auditor-General found that “ …there has been a fundamental failure to oversee and ensure the safety of children in residential care.”

Despite admitting in Parliament in 2014 that she was aware of children being sexually exploited in residential care as far back as 2012, it is unconscionable that the former Minister did not fund any measures to address these issues.

The Andrews Labor Government acted quickly in our first 100 days in office to enhance safety for children and young people and is getting on with the task of reforming the child protection and out of home care system.

Families and children

4396. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the response provided to questions asked to the Minister on 20 October 2015: Of the $1.5m for spot audits of residential care facilities:

(1) What is the Government’s anticipated number of spots audits that will be undertaken by November 2018. (2) How many spot audits have taken place to date. (3) In what residential care facilities did these spot audits take place.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Last year, I expressed my deep concerns about the state of residential care for children in out of home care in Victoria. At a time when serious issues relating to residential care facilities was made public, the former Coalition Government failed to take measures to keep children living in residential care safe.

In February 2015, the Andrews Labor Government introduced spot audits in residential care facilities for the first time. There was $1.5 million allocated towards spot audits· of residential care facilities to ensure the highest standards of care in units managed by non-government agencies.

These audits have been progressively conducted across Victoria and will continue to occur regularly.

Families and children

4397. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the response provided to questions asked to the Minister on 20 October 2015: Of the $43m for Targeted Care Packages to provide tailored solutions to move children out of residential care and into home-based care, prioritising primary school age children and Aboriginal children currently in residential care how many:

(a) primary school children have been moved out of residential care and into home-based care as of 21 October 2015. (b) primary school age children were in residential care facilities as of 4 December 2014. (c) primary school age children were in residential care facilities as of 31 March 2015. (d) primary school age children were in residential care facilities as of 30 June 2015. (e) primary school age children were in residential care facilities as of 30 September 2015. (f) Aboriginal children have moved out of residential care and into home-based care. (g) Aboriginal children were in residential care facilities as of 4 December 2014. (h) Aboriginal children were in residential care facilities as of 31 March 2015. (i) Aboriginal children were in residential care facilities as of 30 June 2015. (j) Aboriginal children were in residential care facilities as of 30 September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Last year, I expressed my deep concerns about the state of residential care for children in out of home care in Victoria.

In March 2014, the Victorian Auditor-General found that” …there has been a fundamental failure to oversee and ensure the safety of children in residential care.”

In March 2015, the Andrews Labor Government announced $43 million for Targeted Care Packages which aim to move children out of residential care and into home-based care. These packages are an innovative and flexible solution that will lead to better supported placements and better life outcomes for the children and young people in care.

As at 31 December 2015, there have been 74 children and young people whose life outcomes have been improved as a result of the Government’s initiative to provide flexible funding solutions, to move children out of residential care and into home-based care.

Under the packages, each child’s support needs have been assessed and carers received tailored supports, with the child’s best interests at the centre of all decision making.

Data relating to the number of children in out of home care is provided in the Department of Health and Human Services’ annual report and in Budget Paper 3.

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Families and children

4399. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Alpine Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

The 2015 funding rates for every kindergarten, including the standard, rural, small rural and independent schools per capita funding rates, Kindergarten Fee Subsidy rates and rates for Early Start Kindergarten are all set out in the Kindergarten Guide 2015, also available on the Department’s website.

Families and children

4400. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Bass Coast Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4401. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Borough of Queenscliffe area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4402. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Ballarat area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4403. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Banyule area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4404. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Bayside area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4405. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Boroondara area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4406. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Brimbank area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4407. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Casey area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4408. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Darebin area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4409. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Frankston area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4410. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Glen Eira area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4411. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Greater Bendigo area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4412. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Greater Dandenong area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4413. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Greater Geelong area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4414. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Greater Shepparton area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4415. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Hobsons Bay area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4416. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Hume area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4417. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Kingston area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4418. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Knox area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4419. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Latrobe area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4420. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Manningham area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4421. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Maribyrnong area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4422. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Maroondah area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4423. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Melbourne area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4424. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Melton area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4425. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Monash area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4426. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Moonee Valley area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4427. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Moreland area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4428. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Port Phillip area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4429. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Stonnington area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4430. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Warrnambool area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4431. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Whitehorse area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4432. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Whittlesea area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4433. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Wodonga area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4434. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Wyndham area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4435. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the City of Yarra area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4436. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Colac Otway Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4437. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Corangamite Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4438. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Falls Creek Alpine Resort area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4439. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Golden Plains Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4440. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Lake Mountain Alpine Resort area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4441. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Pyrenees Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4442. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Ararat area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4443. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Benalla area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4444. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Horsham area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4445. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Mildura area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4446. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Swan Hill area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4447. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Rural City of Wangaratta area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4448. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Baw Baw area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4449. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Buloke area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4450. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Campaspe area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4451. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Cardinia area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4452. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Central Goldfields area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4453. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of East Gippsland area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4454. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Gannawarra area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4455. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Glenelg area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4456. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Hepburn area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4457. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Hindmarsh area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4458. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Indigo area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4459. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Loddon area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4460. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Macedon Ranges area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4461. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Mansfield area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4462. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Mitchell area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4463. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Moira area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4464. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Moorabool area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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4465. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4466. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Mount Alexander area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4467. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Moyne area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4468. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Murrindindi area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4469. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Nillumbik area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4470. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Northern Grampians area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4471. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Southern Grampians area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4472. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Strathbogie area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4473. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Towong area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4474. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Wellington area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4475. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of West Wimmera area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed that as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4476. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Yarra Ranges area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4477. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Shire of Yarriambiack area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Families and children

4478. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the South Gippsland Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

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Families and children

4479. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to each kindergarten or early childhood centre (ECC) in the Surf Coast Shire area, in table format, what is the name of each kindergarten or ECC that received State Government funding and in 2014-15, how much did each kindergarten receive.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Department of Education and Training provides a website search tool that can be used to find kindergarten services at the following link-http://www.education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx

Kindergartens receive funding in accordance with the per capita rates based on enrolment numbers. The kindergarten year operates on a calendar year.

Employment

4480. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Homeart/Copperart in January 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Homeart/Copperart, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Homeart/Copperart and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Homeart/Copperart and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Homeart/Copperart.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

This runs in stark contrast to the atrocious record of the former Government. Under the Liberals, the unemployment rate rose from 4.9% to 6.7%1 employment growth was anaemic and the number of unemployed people in the state increased by almost 65 000.

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We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4481. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of 70 jobs at Port of Hastings in February 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Port of Hastings, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Port of Hastings and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Port of Hastings and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Port of Hastings.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4482. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of 205 jobs at Coles in February 2015:

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(5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Coles, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Coles and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Coles and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Coles.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4483. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Stony Creek Racing Club in February 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Stony Creek Racing Club, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Stony Creek Racing Club and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Stony Creek Racing Club and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Stony Creek Racing Club.

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ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4484. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of 35 jobs at Baw Baw Shire Council in February 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Baw Baw Shire Council, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Baw Baw Shire Council and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Baw Baw Shire Council and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Baw Baw Shire Council.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

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Employment

4485. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Williams Adams CAT in February 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Williams Adams CAT, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Williams Adams CAT and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Williams Adams CAT and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Williams Adams CAT.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4486. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of 40 hospitality jobs at Fiskville in March 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative at Fiskville, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with the Fiskville hospitality staff and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with the Fiskville hospitality staff and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction.

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(7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Fiskville.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4487. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at the City of Ballarat in April 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of City of Ballarat, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with the City of Ballarat and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with the City of Ballarat and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at the City of Ballarat

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

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Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4488. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Myer–Head Office in May 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Myer, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Myer and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Myer and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Myer.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4489. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Victorian Myer Stores in June 2015:

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losses, make personal contact with Myer and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Myer and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Myer.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4490. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of Linen Care jobs at Barwon Health in June 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Barwon Health, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Barwon Health and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Barwon Health and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Barwon Health.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

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We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4491. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Bostik in June 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Bostik, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Bostik and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Bostik and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Bostik.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4492. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Cat Rentals in June 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses.

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(3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Cat Rentals, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Cat Rentals and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Cat Rentals and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Cat Rentals.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4493. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Origin Energy in August 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Origin Energy, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Origin Energy and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Origin Energy and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Origin Energy.

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ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4494. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Rivers in September 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Rivers, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Rivers and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Rivers and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Rivers.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

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Employment

4495. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at St John of God Hospital in September 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of St John of God Hospital, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with St John of God Hospital and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with St John of God Hospital and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at St John of God Hospital.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4496. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at WIN Television in October 2015:

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ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4497. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Telstra in October 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Telstra, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Telstra and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Telstra and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Telstra.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

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Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4498. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of jobs at Energy Australia in November 2015:

(1) On what date was the Minister’s office advised or made aware of these job losses. (2) On what date was the Minister advised or made aware of these job losses. (3) Who advised or made the Minister aware of these job losses. (4) Who advised or made the Minister’s office aware of these job losses. (5) If the Minister was advised or made aware of these job losses other than personally by a representative of Energy Australia, did the Minister, subsequent to receiving advice or information of the losses, make personal contact with Energy Australia and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with Energy Australia and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at Energy Australia.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Employment

4499. MR ONDARCHIE — To ask the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade (for the Minister for Employment): In relation to the loss of 150 jobs at BAE Systems in November 2015:

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the losses, make personal contact with BAE Systems and, if so, on what date did the Minister make that contact. (6) Subsequent to receiving advice or information of the job losses, did the Minister instruct the Department to make contact with BAE Systems and, if so, on what date did the Minister give that instruction. (7) Did the Minister make any public comments or statements about these job losses and, if so, on what date or dates were those statements made. (8) According to the Minister’s latest advice, how many jobs are at risk, and what date was that advice received. (9) What action did the Minister take to try and maintain these jobs at BAE Systems.

ANSWER:

Since the Andrews Labor Government came to office, more than 91 000 jobs have been created in Victoria, resulting in a substantial drop in the statewide unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.2%.

We have and will continue to fight for every job in the state.

Where job losses have occurred, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) have engaged with relevant businesses and made support available to affected employees.

I am regularly informed of developments in relation to these matters.

Environment, climate change and water

4588. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): Can the Minister advise whether development of the Albert Park master plan has been discontinued since 4 December 2014.

ANSWER:

The Albert Park Master Planning process has not been has not be discontinued. However placing more focus on the proposed Domain Rail Station, the South Melbourne Primary School proposal, the Junction Oval redevelopment and a new proposal for redevelopment of the Powerhouse and Lord Somers Camp has meant Parks Victoria has spent considerable time reconsidering the scope and strategic intent of the master plan and the governance structure needed to support its successful delivery.

Environment, climate change and water

4589. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): Can the Minister advise whether there have been any changes to the plan to develop the Albert Park master plan, since 4 December 2014.

ANSWER:

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Industry

4646. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Industry): In relation to the Minister for Industry’s media release of 18 November 2015 titled ‘320 Jobs Created at Costco’s New Moorabbin Airport Store’:

(1) What forms of assistance has the Government provided to Costco in relation to its Moorabbin development since former Premier Denis Napthine turned the first sod to mark the start of its construction phase on 24 October 2014. (2) When did the Government make representations to the Commonwealth in support of planning approval for Costco’s development at Moorabbin Airport. (3) Is the ‘$35 million boost to the Victorian economy’ referenced in this media release the same $35 million investment which was confirmed when Costco announced it was starting construction on a new store at Moorabbin Airport last year. (4) Costco’s original plan for its Moorabbin development included the creation of 600 permanent jobs and 210 jobs during the construction phase, why has that employment target been cut by 265 jobs under the Andrews Government.

ANSWER:

(1) The Victorian Government continued to provide investment facilitation support to Costco following the turning of the sod to assist the company to meet its project delivery date of 18 November 2015.

(2) As part of the facilitation support, the Victorian Government was required to make representations to the Federal Government to ensure the project met its timelines.

(3) The $35 million is the investment made by Costco to develop the new Moorabbin warehouse.

(4) Costco is employing around 320 staff at its Moorabbin store. This does not include construction jobs. This figure is what has been consistently quoted by Costco.

Public transport

4647. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to local communities in the south-east to remove 14 level crossings along the Cranbourne/Pakenham rail corridor in the next three years: will construction work on each of these rail level crossing removal projects be completed by 2018 as promised.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Victorian Government is on track to meet its commitment to remove 50 level crossings over two terms and 20 in the first term. These nine Cranbourne/Pakenham level crossing removals are currently progressing through procurement, with bids submitted and being assessed.

The government has also recently announced that it will fast track the removal of the level crossings at Abbotts Road in Dandenong South and Thompsons Road in Lyndhurst. Further information on the progress of level crossings can be found at www.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.

Health

4648. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s promise to fund and construct a $106.3 million upgrade for Casey Hospital by 2018: will the Minister guarantee that this critical local health infrastructure upgrade will be completely constructed and fully operational by 2018.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government provided $106.3 million in the 2015-16 State Budget to expand Casey Hospital. The project is in the planning stages and work is progressing well.

The Department of Health and Human Services has been working in partnership with Monash Health to deliver this commitment and together have been undertaking the necessary planning work required to inform the building design for this exciting expansion.

After four years of cuts and underinvestment in hospital capital under the former Liberal Government, Casey Hospital is calling out for the higher acuity services this project will deliver. This includes a 12-bed intensive care unit, 64 additional inpatient beds, and a day surgery unit.

The delivery of this vital expansion to Casey Hospital will significantly enhance the delivery of health services to the local area, an area that is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Health

4649. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s promise to fund and construct an upgrade for Casey Hospital by 2018:

(1) Will the Minister provide assurance that the $106.3 million promised for this project will be funded and expended in full by the Government by 2018. (2) Can the Minister provide details about how much of the $400 000 which the Government has provided in the budget for this project in 2015-16 has been spent so far this year and what has this money been used for.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government provided $106.3 million in the 2015-16 State Budget to expand Casey Hospital. The project is in the planning stages and work is progressing well.

The delivery of this vital expansion to Casey Hospital will significantly enhance the delivery of health services to the local area, an area that is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Public transport

4650. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver new public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver the promised introduction of a new Cranbourne to Pearcedale service in its first year. (2) In what month and year will the promised Cranbourne to Pearcedale service be operational.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

(1) The $100 million Andrews Labor Government commitment to improve buses in the 2015-2016 Budget is allocated over the forward estimates to be delivered over four years. This makes a significant boost to buses across Victoria after the former Coalition Government cut bus routes.

(2) Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has consulted heavily with Casey Council in developing a new bus network for Cranbourne, including a Cranbourne to Pearcedale service. Community consultation will occur in early 2016, with implementation due towards the end of 2016.

Public transport

4651. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver new public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver the promised introduction of a new Hallam Station to Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre service in its first year. (2) In what month and year will the promised Hallam Station to Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre service be operational.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4652. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver the promised extension of the No. 847 Berwick to Casey Central route into the new estate south of Glasscocks Road in its first year. (2) In what month and year will the promised extension of this service be operational.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4653. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver on the promised extension of the No. 798 Cranbourne Shopping Centre to Selandra Drive route with more services on Saturdays in its first year. (2) In what month and year will the promised extension of this service be operational.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4654. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver on the promised extension of the 897 Cranbourne to Dandenong route via Merinda Park, Lynbrook and Dandenong South, servicing the growing estates west of Cranbourne in its first year. (2) In what month and year will the promised extension of this service be operational.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4655. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver on its promise to provide more Frankston to Cranbourne bus services in its first year. (2) In what month and year will these promised additional services be operational.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4656. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver more weekday and weekend services on the 796 Cranbourne Shopping Centre to Clyde in its first year. (2) In what month and year will these additional services be operating.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4657. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver more services on the No. 799 Cranbourne North to Merinda Park route, on weekdays and Saturdays, in its first year. (2) In what month and year will these additional services be operating.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4658. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver improved public bus services for Casey:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver more Saturday services on the No. 898 Cranbourne East to Cranbourne Station route in its first year.

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(2) In what month and year will these additional services be operating.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Finance

4659. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Finance): In relation to the Government’s recent announcement identifying the Chinese backed Australian Education City consortium as the preferred bidder for the 400 hectare East Werribee Major Development Parcel:

(1) When does the Government anticipate that its due diligence and subsequent contractual negotiations with Australian Education City will be finalised. (2) Will the Government commit to a full public release of all contact documents related to this major transaction as soon as negotiations have been finalised. (3) Will the Government consult widely with the local community prior to contracts being entered into. (4) Has the Government sought advice from the Foreign Investment Review Board regarding Australian Education City’s proposal to purchase the parcel using foreign investor funds.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) The Government is currently undertaking further due diligence before determining whether we enter into detailed contractual negotiations. We expect to be in a position early next year to make an announcement on the next steps to fulfilling the vision of the precinct.

(2) Contract disclosure will occur subject to preserving commercial in confidence information, the public interest and other relevant principles.

(3) The local community has already been widely consulted in relation to this precinct. Future planning and consultation will continue as the project moves to the next phase.

(4) Australian Education City’s preferred bidder status is strictly subject to, among other things, achieving Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRS) approval to purchase the site. The bidder is progressing this approval directly with the FIRB.

Public transport

4660. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the Government’s promise to deliver public toilets for Hallam Railway Station:

(1) Why has the Government failed to deliver any progress on this commitment in its first year. (2) When will the Government provide the promised $150 000 funding to install toilet facilities at Hallam Railway Station. (3) In what month and year will public toilets promised for Hallam Station be operational.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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As you are aware, the Government has committed to providing accessible toilets at Hallam station, which is an unstaffed station.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has completed the planning to install accessible toilets at Hallam station. PTV has incorporated additional requirements to provide safe and secure toilets.

MTM on behalf of PTV has commenced the tendering phase and is in the final stages of completing preparatory works required to install the accessible toilets at Hallam station.

Corrections

4661. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Costs” (Expense Account Code 86853) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Costs” (Expense Account Code 86853).

Corrections

4662. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Private Prisons Accommodation Services Charge” (Expense Account Code 86851) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015;

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(h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Private Prisons Accommodation Service Charge” (Expense Account Code 86851).

Corrections

4663. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisons Correction Services Fee” (Expense Account Code 86852) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Prisons Correction Services Fee” (Expense Account Code 86852).

Corrections 4664. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Recreation Suppliers and Equipment (<$5000)” (Expense Account Code 86786) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

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ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Prisoner Recreation Suppliers and Equipment (<$5000)” (Expense Account Code 86786).

Corrections

4665. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Telephone Calls” (Expense Account Code 86781) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Prisoner Telephone Calls” (Expense Account Code 86781).

Corrections

4666. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Earnings” (Expense Account Code 86778) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

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ANSWER:

Corrections

4667. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Shop Spending” (Expense Account Code 86780) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding ‘for corrections. This included “Prisoner Shop Spending” (Expense Account Code 86780).

Corrections

4668. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Food Services– Prisoners” (Expense Account Code 86776) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

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ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Food Services-Prisoners” (Expense Account Code 86776).

Corrections

4669. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Private Monies” (Expense Account Code 86779) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Prisoner Private Monies” (Expense Account Code 86779).

Corrections

4670. MR O’DONOHUE — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Corrections): What was the total expenditure by the Department of Justice and Regulation on “Prisoner Recreation Supplies & Equipment (<$5000)” (Expense Account Code 86782) in the month of:

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; (j) October 2015; and (k) November 2015.

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ANSWER:

In the 2015–2016 Budget, the Victorian Government provided $1221.7m to the Department of Justice and Regulation in output and a further $255.558m asset funding for corrections. This included “Prisoner Recreation Supplies & Equipment (<$5000)” (Expense Account Code 86782).

Police

4671. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the Victoria Police narcotic detection dogs, in each of the years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015:

(1) How many searches of individuals were conducted as a result of these dogs indicating a positive result for drugs. (2) How many people were strip searched as a result of these dogs indicating a positive result for drugs. (3) Of all those searched due to a positive result from a dog, how many resulted in drugs being found. (4) Of those strip searched due to a positive result from a dog, how many resulted in drugs being found. (5) Of those searched due to a positive result from a dog, how many were arrested. (6) How many searches of freight or commercial goods were conducted as a result of these dogs indicating a positive result for drugs. (7) Of all the freight or commercial goods searched due to a positive result from a dog, how many resulted in drugs being found. (8) At what types of events or locations did Victoria Police use narcotic detection dogs (for example, at music festivals, airports, major events, private houses, etc.). (9) How many times were the dogs used at each type of event or location. (10) What was and is the annual budget of the Victoria Police Narcotic Detection Dogs program/division. (11) How many searches of individual’s clothing, bags or luggage that were conducted as a result of these dogs indicating a positive result for drugs occurred while that person was at or entering a festival event. (12) Of all those searched at or entering a festival due to a positive result from a dog, how many searches resulted in drugs being found.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Narcotic Detection Dog squad is an important operational unit within the Victoria Police Dog Squad, with the teams supporting both general policing and specialised unit operations. The dogs are trained to detect a range of smells linked to a range of drugs.

I am advised that the estimated operating budget for the Drug Detection squad was $339 000 for 2014-15 and remains the same for 2015-16. No member of the Dog Squad involved in the handling of a detection dog, conducts any strip searches or is present during any strip search.

The Victoria Police Dog Squad does not conduct searches of commercial goods, freight or post items as part of their core duties for example at mail centres, wharfs, and customs bonded areas. These operations are conducted by Customs and Border Protection and the Australian Federal Police.

The remainder of the information you have requested is not available or would require an unreasonable diversion of Victoria Police resources.

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As you are aware, on 11 November 2015, the Parliament agreed to an inquiry by the Law Reform, Road and Community Safety Committee into the effectiveness of laws and procedures relating to illicit and synthetic drugs and prescription medication, to consider and report no later than 30 March 2017.

The Andrews Government looks forward to considering the issues arising from this Inquiry.

Families and children

4672. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: When will the data linkages that the Department of Justice and Regulation and Department of Health and Humans Services are working on in relation to understanding the relationships between children who are placed in out-of-home-care placements and children and adults who committed criminal offences be completed and made available publicly.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice and Regulation are exploring data linkage to provide a better understanding of users of government funded services in the criminal justice system. Information about clients, performance and the service system will underpin future models of criminal justice system service delivery.

Families and children

4673. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Is the Department of Health and Human Services investigating the past and current use of CCTV cameras in children’s bedrooms in residential care units, and if so, when will a report of this investigation be made public.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The department does not support the use of CCTV by community service organisations in residential homes.

The Program Requirements for Residential care in Victoria require community service organisations to provide a home-like environment to ensure children receive a nurturing and positive care experience. The use of CCTV in children’s bedrooms is not consistent with the department’s expectation for homes to be a place where children feel safe and supported.

The department has previously conducted an investigation into the use of CCTV cameras in a funded community service organisation where this was identified and has worked directly with the community agency to provide clear direction, training and support. Action was taken to ensure cameras were removed from the premises and will not be used in future.

The department is committed to strengthening oversight of the residential care system to ensure a safer environment for children and young people in care, and regularly monitors compliance with its program requirements. This includes unannounced Quality and Compliance audits of residential care homes. The department works directly with community service organisations to investigate and readily respond to issues that arise, and to ensure compliance with program or legal requirements.

Families and children

4674. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Is the Department of Health and Human Services investigating the past and current practice in residential care units of having certain “staff” areas locked away or secured from access by children who live there, and if so, when will a report of this investigation be made public.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The department does not support the use of CCTV by community service organisations in residential homes.

Families and children

4675. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Is the Department of Health and Human Services investigating the past and current use of electrical switch boxes in residential care units that allow staff to switch off the electricity to particular children’s bedrooms, and if so, when will a report of this investigation be made public.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The department does not support the use of CCTV by community service organisations in residential homes.

Families and children

4676. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: How many spot audits of residential care units have been undertaken by the Department of Health and Human Services since February 2015, and during these spot audits:

(1) How many CCTV cameras have been located in children’s bedrooms.

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(2) How many residential care units have been found to have certain “staff-only” areas locked away or secured from access by children and young people. (3) How many young people have spoken to Departmental staff. (4) How many young people have communicated complaints to Departmental staff.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

In 2014, I expressed my deep concerns about the state of residential care for children in out of home care in Victoria. At a time when serious issues relating to residential care facilities was made public, the former Coalition Government failed to take measures to keep children living in residential care safe.

In February 2015, the Andrews Labor Government introduced spot audits in residential care facilities for the first time. There was $1.5 million allocated towards spot audits of residential care facilities to ensure the highest standards of care in units managed by non-government agencies.

These audits have been progressively conducted across Victoria and will continue to occur regularly. More than one third of all residential care units have been subjected to spot audits, with progress on track for 100% of units to have been spot audited by September 30, 2016.

Audit officers speak to all of the children and young people present in the residential unit, if the children and young people are willing to do so. Any complaint by a young person would be followed up by the-appropriate action.

I can advise that none of the children’s bedrooms viewed during the unannounced audits contained CCTV cameras and that all of the residential care units have ‘staff only’ areas that are lockable. These range from staff offices, storage rooms and staff ‘sleep over’ bedrooms. These lockable areas are where client files and medication are usually stored.

Advice regarding the findings of audits is sent directly to all community service organisations who operate residential care units to ensure appropriate action and follow up.

Families and children

4677. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: How many direct-care residential care staff worked in residential care units during the 2014-15 financial year.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

I refer the Member to the response provided to Question on Notice 1305.

Families and children

4678. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: How many labour-hire staff worked in residential care units during the 2014-15 financial year.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

I refer the Member to the response provided to Question on Notice 1301.

Families and children

4679. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: When will the review into kinship care that was commenced in September 2015 be completed.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The review into kinship care will provide valuable information about the efficacy of the current model and make recommendations to strengthen service delivery for children subject to a child protection order.

The review is guided by a reference group that consists of representatives from community service organisations, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, peaks and departmental staff from Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care programs and is due to be completed in the first half of 2016.

Families and children

4680. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Will a report of the review into kinship care that was commenced in September 2015 be made public, and if so, when.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

A decision regarding the public release of the review into kinship care will be taken once the review is completed in consultation with the reference group.

Families and children

4681. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Of the 542 new quality of care cases that were investigated across all out-of-home-care placements during the 2013-14 financial year, how many of these cases pertained to:

(a) Residential care placements; (b) Foster care placements; (c) Kinship care placements; and (d) Lead tenant placements.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The quality of care process guides the Department of Health and Human Services response to allegations about the quality of care a child receives in out-of-home care placements.

All cases subject to an investigation are carefully monitored to ensure the safety of children. Data for 2013-14 relating to quality of care concerns is provided in the Department of Human Services Annual Report 2013-14.

Families and children

4682. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Of the 106 new quality of care cases that were substantiated across all out-of-home-care placements during the 2014-15 financial year, how many of these cases pertained to:

(a) Residential care placements;

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(b) Foster care placements; (c) Kinship care placements; and (d) Lead tenant placements.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The quality of care process guides the Department of Health and Human Services response to allegations about the quality of care a child receives in out-of-home care placements.

Families and children

4683. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: How much of the $3 million over two years that is going to enhance professional skills and capabilities of all residential care staff will be spent on direct training to residential care staff.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department of Health and Human Services has an allocation of $3 million over two years to enhance the professional skills and capabilities of all residential care staff. This initiative has two components:

(i) Development of a future capability framework, including consideration of the introduction of a minimum qualification, and

(ii) Development of a coaching program which comprises training, coaching and case consultation to embed theory into practice.

The department has already commissioned several pieces of work to advance the development of the future capability framework. The capability framework is critical to inform the development of the various learning and development methods including direct training, coaching or case consultation to embed theory into practice and ensure residential care staff are supported to meet the requirements of the capability framework.

In addition to the $3 million allocated to this initiative, the department also provides the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare over $600 000 annually for training of residential care staff under the Residential Care Learning and Development Strategy.

Families and children

4684. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: Why is the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (CFECFW) and not the Department of Health and Human Services collecting and collating data and information regarding the number, skills and qualifications of staff working in residential care units.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Residential care services are almost entirely delivered by community service organisations (CSOs), which employ staff working in their residential care units.

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The Government is committed to improving the residential care workforce. The department has allocated $3 million over two years to enhance the professional skills and capabilities of all residential care staff. This initiative has two components:

(i) Development of a future capability framework, including consideration of the introduction of a minimum qualification, and

(ii) Development of a coaching program which comprises training, coaching and case consultation to embed theory into practice.

To progress the development of this initiative, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare has been commissioned by the department to produce a residential care workforce census (the census) of the profile, skills and qualifications of staff working in residential care units. The census provides a contemporary view of the workforce.

Families and children

4685. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: With respect to the decisions taken by the North and West divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services in 2014 to cease non-recurrent funding for the ACT Group’s START Program, and acknowledging that funding for that program is due to cease finally in December 2015, what service(s) are available in the North and West divisions that provide a responsive and flexible approach to support foster care and other out-of-home-care placements.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The decision to cease funding for the START program was made by the department under the former Coalition government in 2014.

My department advises that therapeutic services are available in the North and West Divisions to support foster care and other out-of-home-care placements include:

- Berry Street Take Two Program

- Berry Street Children’s Specialised Care Program

- Australian Childhood Foundation secondary consultation to carers

- Children’s Protection Society counselling for children and carers

- Children’s Protection Society secondary consultation to carers

– MacKillop Family Services therapeutic support to children in residential and home based care

- Anglicare Therapeutic Foster Care

- Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Aboriginal Therapeutic Home Based Care.

My department is working with the ACT Group and other key stakeholders to transition existing clients of the START program to other support services, and to develop ongoing processes for clients and carers. to access therapeutic supports from a broad range of providers. Funding for this transition phase will run until 30 June 2016.

The Andrew’s Labor Government is committed to ensuring that children and young people in out-of-home care are placed in the most appropriate therapeutic environment, tailored to their individual needs.

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Families and children

4686. MS SPRINGLE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: With respect to the decisions taken by the North and West divisions of the Department of Health and Human Services in 2014 to cease non-recurrent funding for the ACT Group’s START Program, and acknowledging that funding for that program is due to cease finally in December 2015, have you met with Dr Gregory Nicolau of the ACT Group since 26 June 2015 as per his request.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The decision to cease funding for the START program was made by the department under the former Coalition Government in 2014. In light of the concerns raised by Dr Gregory Nicolau, I asked the department to urgently review the manner in which this decision was made.

In order to ensure there is no service gap, funding for the START program will be extended for a further six months until 30 June 2016. This funding extension will ensure the smooth transition of clients to alternative support services.

I can advise that my office has had discussions with Dr Nicolau and that senior staff of the Department of Health & Human Services have met with him on my behalf on four occasions since 25 June 2015. He has also raised these issues with me, in person.

My department is continuing to work with Dr Nicolau on actions to enable a broader range of therapeutic supports for children and carers that have been supported by the ACT group.

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to ensuring that children and young people in out of home care are placed in the most appropriate therapeutic environment which is tailored to their individual needs.

Health

4687. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the collection of performance data relating to hours a hospital was on bypass, prior to bypass ceasing on 7 October 2015:

(1) Who submitted this data to the Department; (2) For what interval (i.e. daily, weekly, monthly etc.); and (3) What dates were covered by the last data set submitted to DHHS.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) The hours a hospital was on bypass was calculated by the Department based upon data that was supplied by Ambulance Victoria;

(2) Data was supplied daily to DHHS in a monthly cumulative format;

(3) The last data set submitted to DHHS covered the dates 1 October 2015 to 6 October 2015.

Health

4688. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the collection of performance data relating to percentage of time a hospital was on bypass, prior to bypass ceasing on 7 October 2015:

(1) Who submitted this data to the Department;

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(2) For what interval (i.e. daily, weekly, monthly etc.; and (3) What dates were covered by the last data set submitted to DHHS.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) The percentage of time a hospital was on bypass was calculated by the Department based upon data that was supplied by Ambulance Victoria;

(2) Data was supplied daily to DHHS in a monthly cumulative format;

(3) The last data set submitted to DHHS covered the dates 1 October 2015 to 6 October 2015.

Public transport

4689. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): With regard to any future legalisation and regulation of Uber in Victoria, will the Minister ensure that section 31 of the Equal Opportunities Act 2010 (Vic) is complied with to ensure that disabled clients are free from discrimination and can freely use this service.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Victorian Government is currently working through the issues surrounding the regulation of Uber and other ride sharing services. This is a complex issue, and it is important that we take the time to get it right. As part of any proposed regulatory approach, the rights and welfare of disabled members of the community will be a priority for government.

The Victorian Government is reviewing the Multi Purpose Taxi Program and is currently reviewing submissions to ensure the scheme fits the needs of Victoria with a disability and limited ability.

Agriculture

4695. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report which shows that VicForests has been responsible for the cost of haulage of timber to VicForests’ customers:

(1) How many of VicForests’ customers are not responsible for the cost of haulage; (2) What is the total cost of haulage reimbursed to VicForests by customers; and (3) What proportion of future contracts will require customers to pay for the haulage of timber.

ANSWER:

(1) Most timber sales agreements include the cost of haulage within the sale price. There are a small number of agreements where customers arrange haulage, at their own expense, from the forest.

(2) Most timber sales agreements include the cost of haulage within the sale price. As reported in Note 3 on page 37 of the Vic Forests Annual Report 2014-15, Vic Forests haulage expenses for 2014-15 were $36.505 million.

(3) VicForests is an autonomous commercial entity governed by an independent Board of Directors. Future timber sales agreements, including haulage costs arrangements, are a matter for the VicForests’ Board.

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Agriculture

4697. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report which estimates future logging coupe regeneration costs to be $3.5 million:

(1) Do you expect that coupe regeneration will cost $3.5 million; (2) Has there been an increase in land requiring coupe regeneration; (3) How much land is subject to coupe regeneration; (4) Given some coupes are not successfully regenerated, why is there no provision for a write-off for regenerated coupe assets; (5) Who assesses coupes to estimate the future costs of coupe regeneration and when was this last done; (6) Is VicForests engaging scientific experts to determine the success or failure of regenerations efforts; (7) Is detailed data available on the future regenerations costs for individual coupes, given the diversity in forest types and problems that are currently occurring in regeneration and rehabilitation; and (8) Are there circumstances in which VicForests can determine that they no longer need to complete regeneration work and, if so, who provides oversight on this decision.

ANSWER:

1. No. VicForests 2014-15 Annual Report states that VicForests has made provisions in relation to regeneration make good assets of $3.61 million. This is the value that VicForests has determined will be required to regenerate currently harvested areas.

2. No.

3. The area used to determine regeneration costs at 30 June 2015 was 12 558 hectares.

4. The provision of future regeneration expenses includes consideration for potential retreatment costs.

5. VicForests undertakes the assessment of future regeneration costs.

6. VicForests undertakes detailed assessments of every area regenerated. The results of these assessments are independently audited by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

7. VicForests undertakes its assessment of future regeneration costs based on a range of factors such as forest type and location. ·In addition, VicForests considers risks to regeneration such as prevailing weather conditions, fire, feral animals and weed competition.

8. No.

Agriculture

4698. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report which includes the restatement of its 2014 financial results by $1.7 million because of incorrect taxation calculations and the effect of this on VicForests tax liabilities and assets for 2014:

(1) How was this error discovered; (2) Is this an internal VicForests error; (3) Is this an error external to VicForests; (4) Has corrective action been taken to ensure this error does not occur again; (5) Have any staff been reprimanded for this error; (6) Have there been any repercussions as the result of this error;

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(7) Have you requested VicForests examine their financial statements for other errors; and (8) Does the VicForests board have an Audit Committee and, if so, has the Audit Committee of VicForests engaged any professional advisers to conduct a special review of VicForests’ financial statements.

ANSWER:

(1) The change in taxation treatment, regarding amortisation and regeneration cost deductions, was a result of a review of financial policies undertaken in conjunction with the 2014-15 financial audit. Note 9(e) on page 44 of the VicForests 2014-15 Annual Report explains that: “The 2014 balances have been restated to include additional deductions for amortisation and regeneration costs in accordance with Taxation Ruling 95/6 (“TR 95/6”) incurred during the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2014.”

(2,3,4) As VicForests had previously adopted a conservative approach, in relation to regeneration and amortisation costs, the taxation adjustment was not reflected in previous years. VicForests developed both the previous and revised approach in conjunction with tax specialists and in consultation with their financial auditors. VicForests’ accounts are annually audited by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office including the tax treatment for amortisation and regeneration costs.

(5) VicForests staff were not subjected to reprimands for reviewing and improving financial policies.

(6) As a result of the revised accounting approach, VicForests will seek the Australian Tax Office to revise its tax assessment of VicForests so that there is a decrease in tax payable by VicForests.

(7) VicForests’ financial statements are annually audited by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office.

(8) VicForests has an Audit and Risk Committee. The functions of the Audit and Risk Committee are outlined on page 7 of the VicForests Annual Report 2014-15:

The Audit and Risk Committee oversees and advises the Board on matters of accountability relating to financial accounting practices, risk management, internal control systems, external financial reporting and the internal and external audit function. In fulfilling its role the Committee must meet the requirements of the Victorian Government’s Financial Management Compliance Framework”.

VicForests’ accounts are also annually audited by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office.

Public transport

4702. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): Will the Minister commit to a full review of the Geelong bus network via Public Transport Victoria to fully examine the gaps which persist in the network and are inhibiting greater public transport patronage.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

A post-implementation review of the Geelong Bus network based on community feedback from a number of forums held to date and patronage data will be undertaken.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) continually monitors the network and where significant customer feedback occurs, PTV will respond and implement further adjustments.

As part of the Regional Network development Plan public consultations, a number of forums have been held in Geelong and the Greater Geelong area, such as Lara, Portarlington and Belmont. These consultations have provided valuable feedback about the Geelong bus network.

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Public transport

4703. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): Will the Minister ensure that any future review of the Geelong bus network examines significant underlying problems of poor connectivity with Corio, and span and frequency of services in relation to Grovedale, Belmont, Highton and the Bellarine.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Geelong bus network will be reviewed taking into consideration patronage data and community feedback collected to date. The network in Lara has been adjusted to provide additional connections to Corio Village early in 2016.

Many services in Grovedale, Belmont, parts of Highton and the Bellarine have had a frequency boost. in the new bus network in June 2015, with some services improving from circuitous routes that operate every hour to more direct routes for a faster journey.

As part of the June 2015 service change, amendments to the Bellarine network have seen much improved frequency for Drysdale, and expansion into growing areas at Curlewis that previously had no public transport. Further improvements to connectivity and frequency will be examined as part of the review.

PTV will continue to monitor the performance of the new bus network and incorporate community feedback in future bus network adjustments. As patronage increases, PTV will review the timetables to ensure they meet demand.

Health

4704. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s proposed VicPrEP trial, what education campaign will be undertaken on PrEP to empower those who need it with the information and confidence to protect themselves from HIV.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP is a highly effective HIV risk reduction strategy being increasingly used by gay men and men who have sex with men to avoid HIV transmission.

The Victorian Government has provided funding to The Alfred Hospital to undertake the Victorian PrEP Demonstration Project called VicPrEP where people at risk of HIV were invited to take PrEP daily in order to prevent HIV infection.

115 people have enrolled in the study and there are already promising results that show high levels of adherence in taking the medication and-significantly-decreased levels of anxiety about HIV acquisition.

All participants in VicPrEP have received education materials about the study which is essential to their understanding of PrEP as an HIV prevention strategy, the need for regular blood tests and the level of adherence required to stop the onward transmission of HIV.

The Government is working to further increase access to PrEP for people at high risk of HIV transmission.

It is critical that the Commonwealth· ensures that PrEP drugs are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in HIV prevention and are listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to ensure longer-term affordable access.

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I have written to the Commonwealth Health Minister and Treasurer advocating for listing of PrEP medication on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme as soon as it is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

I have also announced the release of new guidelines for general practitioners on access to off-label PrEP for all people at high risk of HIV transmission until it is approved for use by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Health

4705. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s proposed VicPrEP trial, how many allocated places will there be for women.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a highly effective HIV risk reduction strategy being increasingly used by gay men and men who have sex with men to avoid HIV transmission.

One hundred and fifteen people have enrolled in the study and there are already promising results that show high levels of adherence in taking the medication and-significantly-decreased levels of anxiety about HIV acquisition.

All participants in VicPrEP have received education materials about the study which is essential to their understanding of PrEP as a HIV prevention strategy, the need for regular blood tests and the level of adherence required to stop the onward transmission of HIV.

The Government is working to further increase access to PrEP for women at high risk of HIV transmission.

It is critical that the Commonwealth ensures that PrEP drugs are approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in HIV prevention and are listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to ensure longer-term affordable access.

I have written to the Commonwealth Minister for Health and Treasurer advocating for listing of PrEP medication on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme as soon as it is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Health

4706. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s proposed VicPrEP trial, how many allocated places will there be for those who identify as transgendered.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a highly effective HIV risk reduction strategy being increasingly used by gay men and men who have sex with men to avoid HIV transmission.

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The Government is working to further increase access to PrEP for transgender people at high risk of HIV transmission.

Health

4707. MS PATTEN — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Government’s proposed VicPrEP trial, will the Minister take the lead from the NSW Health Minister and make available more positions on the VicPrEP trial for people at risk of HIV.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is a highly effective HIV risk reduction strategy being increasingly used by gay men and men who have sex with men to avoid HIV transmission.

The Government is working to further increase access to PrEP for people at high risk of HIV transmission.

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Police

4708. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the Government’s failure to roll out Protective Services Officers across metropolitan railway stations, what is the timeline for roll out of Protective Services Officers to Merinda Park railway station in Cranbourne North and will Protective Services Officers be allocated to Merinda Park railway station from 6pm until 6am on weekends starting from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

I am pleased to inform your constituents that the Andrews Labor Government is delivering on our election commitment to run all-night public transport on weekends in 2016 under the Night Network Trial.

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Merinda Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In line with the public transport arrangements for New Year’s Eve, the four city loop stations will close during the Night Network Trial. The remaining 78 premium stations, which will be staffed by PSOs throughout the night during the trial, are listed at http://ptv.vic.gov.au/getting-around/stations-and-stops/premium-stations/.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Victoria Police is continuing to recruit, train and deploy 1036 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) to 216 rail stations across the rail network. I am advised that PSOs are currently deployed to 177 rail stations, with Victoria Police committed to deploying PSOs to the remaining stations, including Merinda Park, by June 2016.

Police

4709. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Cranbourne railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

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Commuters travelling to all stations, including Cranbourne Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4710. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Lynbrook railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Lynbrook Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4711. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Clayton railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

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ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Clayton Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4712. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Westall railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Westall Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

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Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4713. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Springvale railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Springvale Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4714. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Sandown Park railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

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Commuters travelling to all stations, including Sandown Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4715. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Noble Park railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Noble Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be

supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4716. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Yarraman railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

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ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Yarraman Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4717. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Dandenong railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Dandenong Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

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Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4718. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Hallam railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Hallam Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4719. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Narre Warren railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

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Commuters travelling to all stations, including Narre Warren Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Police

4720. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Police): In relation to the operation of the Government’s promised night network for public transport, will Berwick railway station be staffed by Protective Services Officers from 6pm until 6am on all weekends from 1 January 2016.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

To support this important initiative, which the Napthine Government rejected, the Government has provided funding to Victoria Police for an additional 109 PSOs and 62 Transit Police.

A typical night will see approximately 160 Protective Services Officers (PSOs) and 70 Transit Police working across the network during the extended weekend timetable.

Commuters travelling to all stations, including Berwick Railway Station, will benefit from the deployment of approximately 70 Transit Police who will work throughout the night on all train lines across the network. These Transit Police will be supported by divisional vans, which will be used to transport alleged offenders or travel quickly to where they are needed.

In addition to PSOs and Transit Police, other security measures already on the network will be in place, including monitored CCTV, emergency assistance buttons and staff presence.

Victoria Police will continually assess the situation during. the Night Network trial to inform any requirement to change the deployment of resources.

Public transport

4721. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to the bus routes terminating at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:(Has the Minister conducted a thorough assessment of the needs of passengers using the SmartBus services and the terminals they predominantly use

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(1) If so, what evidence from the assessment led to the decision to relocate the bus interchange to Terminal 4. (2) Did the Minister assess the impact on commuters who will have a 10 minute walk from Terminal 4 to access Terminal 1, 2 or 3. (3) Has the Minister considered building the new bus interchange at any of the other terminals being Terminal 1, 2 or 3. (4) What is the cost of building the new bus interchange at Terminal 4. (5) Will the SmartBus services make any stops at Terminal 1, 2 or 3. (6) If no stops will be made at Terminal 1, 2 or 3, on what grounds was this decision made.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

I am advised that the decision to move the bus interchange for bus routes 478, 479, 482 and 901 to its new location at Terminal 4 was made by Melbourne Airport. The terminus was built by Melbourne airport.

Environment, climate change and water

4722. MS DUNN — To ask the Special Minister of State (for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water): In relation to the planned burning of areas of the Strathbogie Ranges in 2015–16 and 2016– 17:

(1) What scientific studies, departmental research or evidence relating to community safety form the basis for these planned burns in the Strathbogie Ranges. (2) Have environmental assessments been conducted in relation to any of the planned burns and what are the results of these assessments. (3) Have any of the planned burns areas been assessed as areas of high conservation value. (4) Have there been any environmental assessments conducted to identify the impact of planned burns in areas of high conservation value and what are the results of the assessments. (5) Do any of the areas scheduled for planned burns contain threatened species. (6) Have there been any environmental assessments conducted to identify the impacts of these planned burns on threatened species and what are the results of the assessments.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Alpine North East Risk Landscape Strategic Bushfire Management Plan was published in November 2015. This plan covers the Strathbogie Ranges and provides details on bushfire risk to communities and assets.

Fire Operations Plans (FOP), which outline where the department plans to conduct planned burns over the coming three years, include ecological advice at both strategic and operational levels. Broader community and stakeholders also have the opportunity to contribute to Fire Operations Plans.

All planned burns scheduled on the current FOP in the Strathbogie Ranges have been assessed for the likelihood of threatened species.

All the details about Fire Operations Plans are available at: http://delwp.vic.gov.au/fire-and-emergencies/managing-bushfire-risk/fire-operations-planning/approved-fire-operat ions-plan

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Roads and road safety

4723. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project proposed by VicRoads:

(1) What process is VicRoads using to informing the community in relation to the location of the Chandler project. (2) What evidence supports the Chandler project being the preferred option. (3) What is the rationale for the design and location of the Chandler project and what documentation supports this rationale. (4) What traffic assessments and modelling have been conducted to result in a recommendation for the widening of the Chandler project to six lanes to account for future growth. (5) How was the impact of the Chandler project on existing Alphington residents assessed. (6) Will the Minister consider an alternative route for the Chandler project which does not impact so heavily on Alphington residents. (7) What assessment, research and/or planning has been conducted on the public transport integration of the Chandler project. (8) If the answer to (7) is ‘none’, why has public transport integration not been considered. (9) Why is there no provision, planning or integration with any future Doncaster railway line. (10) Will the Minister consider an alternative route and design which better reflects the public transport integration of the area, including any future Doncaster Rail project. (11) Has there been an evaluation of the social, environmental and economic impacts of the Chandler project. (12) Will the Minister consider an alternative route and design which better reflects the environmental requirements of the area. (13) Why is the Chandler project being managed separately to the proposed development of the former Amcor site. (14) How will the Minister and VicRoads address the many concerns of residents on the western side of the Chandler project.

ANSWER:

All information in relation to the Chandler Highway widening and bridge duplication project can be found at: www.vicroads.gov.au/planning-and-projects/Melbourne-road-projects/Chandler-Highway-Kew

Roads and road safety

4724. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Western Distributor Business Case:

(1) Why were reduced HCV movements on Francis Street and Somerville Road the only key performance measures of a more liveable Melbourne. (2) Why were reduced air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, retention and expansion of green space, reduced noise pollution in the area, or increased road safety, not key performance indicators of a more liveable Melbourne. (3) Why were the residential streets of Buckley Street and Moore Street not considered as key performance measures of a more liveable Melbourne and why have they not been considered for truck curfews. (4) Will the Government consider making Buckley Street and Moore Street key performance indicators of a more liveable Melbourne.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Western Distributor project’s final scope and design, including the length and location of the tunnel entrances, will be guided by a transparent and exhaustive Environment. Effects Statement (EES) process, and.in consultation with community, local government and Industry.

The EES will rigorously assess the project’s potential social, community and economic effects. The issues that will be assessed include noise, air quality, traffic, especially truck traffic, traffic safety, open space and other land issues.

Accordingly, VicRoads will shortly reinvigorate the dedicated group including community, local government and freight industry representatives to consider strategies and measures to reduce and manage truck impacts in the inner west. The group will have an independent chair, and will be supported by VicRoads surveys, modelling and other work to provide the best information for informed decision-making.

Roads and road safety

4725. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the objectives of the Western Distributor and the M1 project corridor, on what basis has this project been moved ahead, whilst the low cost Port Rail Shuttle that would meet the same objectives has been put on hold.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Victorian Government will partner with Transurban to build the $5.5 billion Western Distributor Project, which includes the Monash Freeway Upgrade and upgrades to Webb Dock.

The Western Distributor Project will deliver immediate travel time savings of up to 20 minutes a day, it will take 6000 trucks off the West Gate Bridge, and create 5600 new jobs. The· project will provide a vital alternative river crossing for Melbourne’s west and end trucks rat running through inner west suburban streets to reach the Port.

The Western Distributor and the Monash Freeway Upgrade will reduce congestion from the west to the south east, improving traffic flow from Geelong to Pakenham.

The 2015 State Budget provides $58 million in State and Commonwealth funding over four years towards the Port Rail Shuttle project, to complement private sector investment in the system. The Government is committed to improving rail modal outcomes at the Port of Melbourne, and will pursue the Rail Shuttle project in conjunction with the Port of Melbourne lease transaction.

Roads and road safety

4726. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Western Distributor Business Case and the eastern end of the project:

(1) If the Western Distributor connects to CityLink via the Dynon Road CityLink ramps, what will be the route between the elevated ramps above Footscray Road and the Dynon Road ramps. (2) Will the route discussed in (1) run across or alongside the Moonee Ponds Creek. (3) Will there be overshadowing or loss of green space along Moonee Ponds Creek due to the new Western Distributor ramps connecting to Dynon Road ramps, or due to new road connections between Wurundjeri Way and Dynon Road. (4) Will there be disruption to the Capital City Trail due to the new Western Distributor ramps connecting to Dynon Road ramps or due to new road connections between Wurundjeri Way and Dynon Road.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Western Distributor project’s final scope and design, including the connections with CityLink and city roads will be guided by the Environment Effects Statement process, traffic modelling and in consultation with the community, local government and industry.

The Environment Effects Statement will involve a transparent and exhaustive technical, social and environmental assessment of the project’s potential effects. We promised Victorians that we’d be transparent and consultative; and we will deliver on that promise.

Construction of the Western Distributor will start in 2018, and by its completion in 2022, will mean less congestion, quicker commute times, safer roads, and more jobs for Victoria.

Roads and road safety

4727. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Western Distributor Business Case and travel times:

(1) Given the Western Distributor could create new bottlenecks in traffic, why have travel times to the inner north of Melbourne, the CBD or destinations south of the CBD not been modelled. (2) Will the Government model travel times to the inner north Melbourne, the CBD or destinations south of the CBD so that a full picture of the travel time impacts can be established.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The Western Distributor will reduce congestion on the Ml, take trucks out of the inner west and improve freight access to the Port of Melbourne.

The project will also better distribute traffic around the CBD, relieving traffic on key routes such as Spencer Street and King Street.

Roads and road safety

4728. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Western Distributor Business Case and the traffic volume forecasts:

(1) Do you expect shuttle trucks and commuters to take roads through the inner West in order to avoid tolls of up to $79.80 per day for trips along the Western Distributor. (2) How reliable are the traffic volume forecasts in this business case and how can the community feel confident in them.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The business case for the Western Distributor project draws on comprehensive analysis by traffic experts.

The tolling prices in the business case are based on tolls similar to those for adjacent toll roads about $3 for cars and $13 for trucks. The business case also recommends that there is a higher toll price for inner urban access inbound during the weekday AM peak only to better manage traffic across the broader Melbourne network.

The location of tolling points is critical in making sure trucks in particular don’t try to avoid tolls and try to rat run through local streets. The tolling strategy will be refined after further traffic modelling and negotiation with Transurban.

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The Western Distributor project’s final scope and design, including the. length and location of the tunnel entrances, will be guided by a transparent and exhaustive Environment Effects Statement process, traffic modelling, and in consultation with the community, local government and industry.

Roads and road safety

4729. MS HARTLAND — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): In relation to the Western Distributor Business Case and the proposed 24 hour curfews on Francis Street and Somerville Road:

(1) What increase or decrease in the number and percentage of truck traffic is expected on Buckley Street, Moore Street and Geelong Road/Princes Highway in 2031 relative to expected traffic in 2031. (2) What increase or decrease in the number and percentage of truck traffic is expected on Buckley Street, Moore Street and Geelong Road/Princes Highway relative to levels in 2022 when the Western Distributor is complete.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question as raised:

The Western Distributor Project is expected to remove up to 28 per cent of trucks from the inner west and up to 75 per cent of trucks along Francis Street and Somerville Road.

Trucks in the west will continue to need to use existing arterial roads including for local goods deliveries.

We appreciate that residents want more trucks off their streets. That’s why VicRoads will work with the community and the freight industry to maximize the opportunities created by the project and through broader strategies to further reduce trucks in residential areas and improve freight efficiency.

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Families and children

2251. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection cases were opened between the period 4 December 2014 and 31 August 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

Each report to the child protection program is carefully assessed. Where the assessment identifies significant concern for the wellbeing of a child or unborn child, arrangements will be made for appropriate support and services to be offered, to assist the child and family. Where the assessment indicates the child may be in need of protection, the report is investigated. An investigation involves face to face contact with the child and parents. Child protection intervenes to protect a child following an investigation when it assesses that the child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parents have not protected, or are unlikely to protect them.

During the period 4 December 2014 to 31 August 2015 the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office opened 1372 child protection cases. This compares to 1345 cases opened for the comparable period 5 December 2013 to 31 August 2014.

Families and children

2252. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection cases were opened between the period 1 January 2014 and 4 December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

During the period 1 January 2014 to 4 December 2014 the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office opened 1654 child protection cases.

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2253. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection cases were closed between the period 4 December 2014 and 31 August 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

Each report to the child protection program is carefully assessed. Where the assessment identifies significant concern for the wellbeing of a child or unborn child, arrangements will be made for appropriate support and services to be offered, to assist the child and family. Where the assessment indicates the child may be in need of protection, the report is investigated. An investigation involves face to face contact with the child and parents. Child protection intervenes to protect a child following an investigation when it assesses that the child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and, their parents have not protected, or are unlikely to protect them.

During the period 4 December 2014 to 31 August 2015 the Department of Health and Human Services-Mildura office closed 1315 child protection cases. This compares to 1345 cases closed for the comparable period 5 December 2013 to 31 August 2014.

Families and children

2254. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection cases were closed between the period 1 January 2014 and 4 December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

During the period 1 January 2014 to 4 December 2014 the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office closed 1658 child protection cases.

Families and children

2255. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection reports were made between the period 4 December 2014 and 31 August 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

Wherever possible, child protection works with families by agreement to provide them with support to address the identified protective concerns. Where working by agreement is not possible or where, even with support, a child is not safe enough in parental care, an application can be made to the Children’s Court seeking an order to protect the child.

During the period 4 December 2014 to 31 August 2015 the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office had 1176 child protection reports of which 380 reports proceeded to investigation. This compares to 1074 child protection reports for the comparable period 5 December 2013 to 31 August 2014 of which 294 reports proceeded to investigation.

Families and children

2256. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: How many child protection reports were made between the period 1 January 2014 and 4 December 2014.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Child protection cases include reports, unborn reports and consultations initiated by community-based child and family services under section 38 of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.

During the period 1 January 2014 to 4 December 2014, 1452 child protection reports were made to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office.

Families and children

2257. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: Of the child protection reports made between the period 4 December 2014 and 31 August 2015, how many were investigated.

ANSWER:

I am informed that: I refer to the answer provided for QON Number 2255.

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Families and children

2258. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to the Department of Health and Human Services Mildura office: Of the child protection reports made between the period 1 January 2014 and 4 December 2014, how many were investigated.

ANSWER:

I refer to the answer provided for QON Number 2256.

Families and children

2516. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Sexually abusive behaviour treatment services, activity number 31242: How many clients received Sexually Abusive Behaviour Treatment Services during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to addressing the issue of family violence in our society. The 2015-16 State Budget provided $81.3 million to take immediate action to protect women and children, to hold perpetrators to account, and to support the establishment and work of Australia’s first Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Sexually Abusive Behaviours Treatment Services (SABTS) work with children and young people, their family, carers, school and community services to provide therapeutic Interventions to young people exhibiting sexually concerning or abusive behaviours.

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Sexually Abusive Behaviours Treatment Services provided services to 532 clients in the December 2014 quarter, 532 clients in the March 2015 quarter, 562 clients in the June 2015 quarter and 517 clients in the September 2015 quarter.

Families and children

2530. MS CROZIER — To ask the Minister for Families and Children: In relation to Adolescent family violence services–activity 31265: How many clients were provided with case management support during the:

(1) December 2014 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(2) March 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(3) June 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

(4) September 2015 quarter, in the — (a) North region; (b) South Region; (c) East Region; and (d) West Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Adolescent family violence programs aim to reduce adolescent family violence and increase the safety of all impacted family members. These programs explore respectful ways of communicating and resolving conflict between family members in order to reduce the use of violence by adolescents against family members.

Adolescent Family Violence services provided case management to 44 clients in the December 2014 quarter, 26 clients in the March 2015 quarter, 28 clients in the June 2015 quarter and 53 clients in the September 2015 quarter.

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Health

4007. MS WOOLDRIDGE — To ask the Minister for Families and Children (for the Minister for Health): In PAEC questionnaire at question 13, a savings target of $3.9 million is identified for the 2015-16 budget. How much of that saving will be achieved in each of the following —

(a) Reduction in executive officers; (b) Reduced travel costs; (c) Ceasing production of hard copy reports; and (d) Reducing labour hire firms.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Of the $3.9 million savings target identified for the 2015-16 budget,

(a) $1.8 million of that saving will be achieved by a reduction in executive officers;

(b) $0.1 million will be achieved through reduced travel costs;

(d) $1.0 million will be achieved by reducing the use of labour hire firms.

(e) $0.6 million will be achieved with administrative savings.

Education

4299. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the Review of Government Schools Funding, as at 19 October 2015, what is the current expenditure of expert advisers and what is the total budget allocation for expert advisers.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

(1) As at 19 October 2015, expenditure on expert advisers was $87 999.56.

(2) The total budget allocation for expert advisers is $200 000 (excluding GST).

Education

4590. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to South Melbourne:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of primary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area. (3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Andrews Labor Government is committed to making Victoria the Education State. Central to this is ensuring that families have access to high-quality schools, especially in areas with growing populations.

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The Government recognises the enrolment pressures and high population growth in the inner city and surrounding suburbs. In Victoria, it is anticipated that the total school age population will increase by over 80 000 student enrolments between 2015 and 2020.

This unprecedented population growth across Victoria is one reason why Labor decided to invest nearly $4 billion in Victoria’s education and skills in our first budget — representing the single biggest boost to education funding in Victoria’s history.

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Investment in education and school infrastructure is a priority for the Victorian Government. And that is why, in contrast to the previous government, the Andrews Labor Government’s first budget included an unprecedented $730 million package to build new schools, upgrade existing schools, and buy land for future demand. This includes a $111 million package to support the delivery of 10 new schools in Melbourne’s growth and established areas, including inner city schools that will help ease pressure around the area.

The Andrews Labor Government is building 27 new schools across Victoria over the next few years alone — with more schools to be announced soon. The funding provided through the State Budget represents a crucial first step in creating the Education State, and we will continue to invest in school facilities throughout this term of government. This record funding boost to school infrastructure will start repairing the damage done by four years of chronic under-investment by the previous government.

The Department of Education and Training uses detailed demographic modelling to monitor demand for school provision and works with State and local planning authorities. This includes regular consultation with local councils, the Metropolitan Planning Authority and developers to accurately predict growth at a local level.

The Department of Education and Training also uses population forecasts to understand future demand for school provision. This ensures that current and future demand for education services is assessed consistently across Victoria.

Education

4591. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Albert Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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$730 million package to build new schools, upgrade existing schools, and buy land for future demand. This includes a $111 million package to support the delivery of 10 new schools in Melbourne’s growth and established areas, including inner city schools that will help ease pressure around the area.

Education

4592. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Middle Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4593. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Docklands:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4594. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Fishermans Bend:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4595. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Southbank:

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ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

The Andrews Labor Government is building 27 new schools across Victoria over the next few years alone-with more schools to be announced soon. The funding provided through the State Budget represents a crucial first step in creating the Education State, and we will continue to invest in school facilities throughout this term of government. This record funding boost to school infrastructure will start repairing the damage done by four years of chronic under-investment by the previous government.

Education

4596. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to St Kilda:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4597. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the Port of Melbourne area:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4598. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to South Melbourne:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of secondary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area. (3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4599. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Albert Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4600. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Albert Park:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of secondary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4601. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Middle Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4602. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Docklands:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

This unprecedented population growth across Victoria is one reason why Labor decided to invest nearly $4 billion in Victoria’s education and skills in our first budget-representing the single biggest boost to education funding in Victoria’s history.

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4603. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Southbank:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4604. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to St Kilda:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Investment in education and school infrastructure is a priority for the Victorian Government. And that is why, in contrast to the previous government; the Andrews Labor Government’s first budget included an unprecedented $730 million package to build new schools; upgrade existing schools, and buy land for future demand. This includes a $111 million package to support the delivery of 10 new schools in Melbourne’s growth and established areas, including inner city schools that will help ease pressure around the area.

Education

4605. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the Port of Melbourne area:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of secondary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4606. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Fishermans Bend:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4607. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to South Melbourne:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of kindergarten aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area. (3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4608. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Albert Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4609. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Albert Park:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4610. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Middle Park:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of kindergarten aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4611. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Docklands:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Investment in education and school infrastructure is a priority for the Victorian Government. And that is why, in contrast to the previous government; the Andrews Labor Government’s first budget included an unprecedented $730 million package to build new schools, upgrade existing schools, and buy land for future demand. This includes a $111 million package to support the delivery of 10 new schools in Melbourne’s growth and established areas, including inner city schools that will help ease pressure around the area.

Education

4612. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Southbank:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4613. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to Fishermans Bend:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4614. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to St Kilda:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4615. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the Port of Melbourne area:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of kindergarten aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4616. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Bentleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4617. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Bentleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4618. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Bentleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4619. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Brighton:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

The Andrews Labor Government is building 27 new schools across Victoria over the next few years alone — with more schools to be announced soon. The funding provided through the State Budget represents a crucial first step in creating the Education State, and we will continue to invest in school facilities throughout this term of government. This record funding boost to school infrastructure will start repairing the damage done-by four years of chronic under-investment by the previous government.

Education

4620. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Brighton:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of secondary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4621. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Brighton:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4622. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Burwood:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4623. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Burwood:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4624. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Burwood:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4625. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Caulfield:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of primary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4626. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Caulfield:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4627. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Caulfield:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4628. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Hawthorn:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4629. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Hawthorn:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4630. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Hawthorn:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of kindergarten aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4631. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Kew:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4632. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Kew:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4633. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Kew:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4634. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Malvern:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4635. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Malvern:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of secondary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4636. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Malvern:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4637. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Oakleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4638. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Oakleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4639. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Oakleigh:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4640. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Prahran:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of primary school aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4641. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Prahran:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

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School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4642. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Prahran:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4643. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Sandringham:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Education

4644. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Sandringham:

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

Education

4645. MS FITZHERBERT — To ask the Minister for Training and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the electorate of Sandringham:

(1) Does the Minister have projections of numbers of kindergarten aged children in the area. (2) How many children are projected to live in the area.

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(3) What source data has been used to make this projection.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

School infrastructure funding fell under the former Liberal government’s reign to a mere $200 million a year.

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Roads and road safety

1367. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety): in relation to the construction of the remaining sections of the Western Highway duplication project:

(1) Does VicRoads have a final preferred route for the remaining sections of the project, and if no, are there preferred routes that are being analysed. (2) What are the details of the protected ecological communities, protected species, protected habitats and threatened species that have been identified for removal in each of the preferred routes being considered. (3) What process has been followed in identifying these protected species and habitats. (4) What are the qualifications and experience of any experts that have been retained to provide assessments and regarding the native vegetation losses for the project. (5) Can you provide a copy of the documents referred to in clauses 5.2 to 5.7 on page 5 of the Western Highway Project: Section 2–Beaufort to Ararat, Incorporated document, July 2013; if so, when will the documents be made available, and, if not, why not.

ANSWER:

All information pertaining to the Western Highway duplication project can be found on the VicRoads website at: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/planning-and-projects/regional-road-projects/western-highway-upgrades

Public transport

4269. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Ballarat-Melbourne (including Wendouree) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement but is not a measure or KPI under the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013. V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to ‘Load Breaches’.

While not required to under the Services Agreement, V/Line does collect Passenger Counts for the specific intent of providing ‘input and expert advice’ to Public Transport Victoria (PTV) for the benefit of timetabling and rolling stock deployment. It should be noted however that passenger count data is provided to assist PTV with information on services and patronage and V/Line considers the application of a ‘breach threshold’ on this data would be misleading.

Public transport

4270. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Ararat-Melbourne (via Ballarat) line for the month of—

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail. Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013. V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4271. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Maryborough-Melbourne (via Ballarat and Castlemaine) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015;

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(e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013. V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4272. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Bendigo-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4273. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Swan Hill-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4274. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Echuca-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4275. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Warrnambool-Melbourne (via Geelong) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4276. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Geelong-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4277. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Traralgon-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4278. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Bairnsdale-Melbourne (via Sale, Traralgon & Warragul) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015;

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(e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure, under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013. V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4279. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Seymour-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4280. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Albury/Wodonga-Melbourne (via Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4281. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Breached Load Permitted (number of times the safe level of total passengers was exceeded) on the V/Line Shepparton-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; and (i) September 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4282. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Ballarat-Melbourne (including Wendouree) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4283. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Ararat-Melbourne (via Ballarat) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015;

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(g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4284. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Maryborough-Melbourne (via Ballarat and Castlemaine) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4285. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Bendigo-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4286. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Swan Hill-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2011 V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4287. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Echuca-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal. Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013. V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4288. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Warrnambool-Melbourne (via Geelong) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015;

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(d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4289. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Geelong-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Public transport

4290. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Traralgon-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

While not required to, under the Services Agreement, V/Line does collect Passenger Counts for the specific intent of providing ‘input and expert advice’ to Public Transport Victoria (PTV) for the benefit of timetabling and rolling stock deployment. It should be noted however that passenger count data, is provided to assist PTV with information on services and patronage and V/Line considers the application of a ‘breach threshold’ on this data would be misleading.

Public transport

4291. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Bairnsdale-Melbourne (via Sale, Traralgon and Warragul) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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The breach of the ‘Rail Load Standards’ was a measure under V/Line’s previous Franchise Agreement. The former Liberal Government removed this measure from the Services Agreement that came into effect in July 2013, V/Line therefore is unable to assist with requests relating to breached load permitted events.

Public transport

4292. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Seymour-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4293. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Albury/Wodonga-Melbourne (via Wangaratta, Benalla and Seymour) line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015;

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(g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

Public transport

4294. MR MORRIS — To ask the Minister for Agriculture (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the number of Recorded Load Breaches (number of times more passengers than seats) on the V/Line Shepparton-Melbourne line for the month of —

(a) January 2015; (b) February 2015; (c) March 2015; (d) April 2015; (e) May 2015; (f) June 2015; (g) July 2015; (h) August 2015; (i) September 2015; and (j) October 2015.

ANSWER:

I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised:

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Agriculture

4690. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report in which VicForests reported it received $2.93 million as revenue from other government entities:

(1) What goods, services and work of VicForests is included in this revenue stream; and (2) Why is it considered as revenue.

ANSWER:

(1) Note 2(b) on page 37 of the VicForests 2014-15 Annual Report outlines the services provided by VicForests to the government. These services include:

– regeneration goods and services (to other areas of government, beyond VicForests’ existing regeneration obligations)

– community forestry contract management services

– other services provided (such as firefighting services, sale of seed, Leadbeater’s Possum recovery activities).

(2) These goods and services provided by VicForests to the government are treated as revenue as per the Australian Accounting Standards Board’s standards (AASB 118).

Agriculture

4691. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report under “Receivables” in which the average timeframe for payment in 2015 was reported to be 62 days:

(1) What are the trading terms for VicForests customers; (2) What is the criteria and/or policy in place to stop supply to customers who go beyond trading terms; (3) Why were amounts due to VicForests being withheld by its customers for long periods of time; (4) Has this beneficial treatment towards VicForests customers been approved by you; (5) If this beneficial treatment towards VicForests customers has not been approved by you, on what basis does it apply; (6) Does VicForests continue to supply customers with lumber if they have a poor payment history; (7) Has the Minister considered improvement on reporting amounts due, given the unclear nature of some of the contracts in place; and (8) Are the payment terms due to old Legislated Agreements that were negotiated badly.

ANSWER:

Despite the question’s assertion, the VicForests Annual Report 2014-2015 does not report that the average payment timeframe is 62 days.

(1) VicForests’ timber sales agreements trading terms vary according to the commercial arrangements negotiated within those contracts. This practice is set out in Note 1 (j) on page 30 of the VicForests Annual Report 2014-15: “A range of trading terms are in place but do not normally exceed 30 days from date of invoice rendered. Special trading terms have been granted to selected customers in line with VicForests’ Customer Credit Policy”.

(2) VicForests’ timber sales agreements contain a range of mechanisms for VicForests to manage payment risk. These generally include the capacity to:

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a. charge interest on overdue amounts; b. suspend supply; c. request bank guarantees; or d. alter trading terms (for example, up-front payment).

(3) There are a range of reasons why VicForests’ customers may not make payments by the due date. VicForests actively manages these issues to ensure that payments are made in full for timber delivered. As outlined in Note 1 (j) on page 30 of the VicForests Annual Report 2014-15, interest is levied on overdue accounts under the Penalty Interest Rate Act 1983.

(4 & 5) I do not agree with the notion that VicForests provides “beneficial treatment” towards its customers. VicForests is an autonomous commercial entity governed by an independent Board of Directors. It is responsible for managing commercial arrangements with its customers in a commercially prudent manner. These commercial arrangements are not a matter for my approval.

(6) VicForests’ timber sales agreements and Customer Credit Policy contain a range of mechanisms for VicForests to manage payment issues. VicForests implements these mechanisms in a commercially prudent manner to ensure payment is received for timber delivered.

(7) VicForests timber sales agreements are detailed contractual agreements with clearly defined responsibilities. VicForests reports receivables information to its Board, which is responsible for managing VicForests commercial affairs.

(8) No.

Agriculture

4692. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report under “Receivables-provision for doubtful debts” which states “in accordance with the Customer Credit Policy and due to objective evidence that VicForests may not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of receivables”, with a matching provision made of $1.5 million dollars:

(1) Does the Minister need to approve any debt write-offs, should they occur; (2) What are the circumstances in which this provision was made; (3) Is there any scope to recoup any of these monies; (4) Does the $1.5 million provision apply to one or several customers and if so how many; and (5) What steps are VicForests taking to prevent further losses arising from customers who refuse to pay them.

ANSWER:

(1) VicForests is an autonomous commercial entity governed by an independent Board of Directors. VicForests’ Board is responsible for managing VicForests’ operations, including approving any debt write-offs.

(2) The cited provision of $1.5 million was made in accordance with Note 1(k) on page 30 of the VicForests Annual Report 2014-15: “At the end of each reporting period, VicForests assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired. All financial instrument assets, except those measured at fair value through profit and loss, are subject to annual review for impairment.”

(3) The $1.5 million debt is reported as a provision as potential remains for this debt to be recovered. VicForests identified, in line with accounting standards, that there is also the potential that it may not be recovered.

(4) Details concerning VicForests’ timber sales agreements, including counter-party information, are commercial-in-confidence.

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(5) VicForests continues to actively manage its receivables, as per VicForests’ Customer Credit Policy, to mitigate non-payment risks.

Agriculture

4694. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report under “Financial Instruments part c. Credit risk”, and noting there is no mention of the large proportion of the $24.3 million owing to VicForests from one customer as was indicated in the VicForests 2013–2014 Annual Report:

(1) Does VicForests continue to provide supply of timber to customers who have long standing debts owing to VicForests;

(2) If supply of timber is continued to customers with poor credit ratings, what are the criteria on which the decision to terminate supply to such customers is based;

(3) What is the process for reporting on amounts due to VicForests given the substantial amounts still outstanding;

(4) In relation to the quantity and length of time that these monies are owing to VicForests, and given there is a substantial risk that these monies will not be paid to VicForests, has there been any independent assessment of these accounts;

(5) Are the significant payment issues faced by VicForests contractual, due to inadequate drafting of contracts and poor negotiation of contract terms;

(6) What is being done to ensure that new contracts are drafted, negotiated and executed on a more commercial basis;

(7) Will new customers be required to meet the costs of deliveries to their premises; and

(8) Are the significant receipt of receivables issues faced by VicForests due to inadequate debt recovery measures.

ANSWER:

(1) VicForests manages overdue accounts in a commercially prudent manner that maximises the potential to reclaim all money owing. VicForests manages its debts according to its Customer Credit Policy including measures such as continuing timber supply if a satisfactory debt repayment payment plan is agreed.

(2) VicForests actively manages receivables, as per the terms of timber sales agreements and their Customer Credit Policy, to ensure that the risk of non-payment is reduced.

(3) VicForests reports receivables information to its Board, which is responsible for managing VicForests commercial affairs.

(4) VicForests’ annual report, including an assessment of its receivables, is thoroughly audited by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office each year.

(5) VicForests is not experiencing significant payment issues. VicForests timber sales agreements are detailed contractual agreements with clearly defined responsibilities.

(6) VicForests timber sales agreements are already negotiated on a commercial basis aligning with industry standard terms and conditions.

(7) All VicForests customers meet the cost of timber deliveries to their premises.

(8) VicForests is not experiencing significant payment issues and has appropriate debt recovery measures in place.

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Agriculture

4696. MS DUNN — To ask the Minister for Agriculture: In relation to the 2014–2015 VicForests Annual Report which indicates the regeneration of logging coupes is recorded as an asset of $28 million, rather than an expense and cost of conducting business:

(1) How is the cost of logging coupe regeneration assessed; (2) Who assesses the cost of logging coupe regeneration; (3) When did this assessment last take place; (4) Given that a significant proportion of logging coupes fail to regenerate, is there any write-off for such occurrences; (5) Has there been any assessment of climate change and the impact that this would have on logging coupe regeneration; (6) Have specific assessments taken place on the cost of regeneration for individual logging coupes; and (7) What steps have VicForests taken to assess the value of their assets.

ANSWER:

1. The cost of regeneration reported in VicForests 2014-15 Annual Report is the actual cost of regeneration.

2. VicForests assesses and reports on the regeneration costs.

3. The costs of regeneration are recorded when they are incurred and reported at the end of the year.

4. There has not been significant failure of regeneration of coupes by VicForests. There has been no ‘write off’ by VicForests of regeneration costs.

5. No.

6. The actual costs incurred are recorded on a coupe by coupe basis.

7. VicForests revalues their biological assets each year as described within note 1 (m) page 31 of the 2014-2015 VicForests Annual Report.