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PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA

PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES (HANSARD)

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

FIFTY-SIXTH PARLIAMENT

FIRST SESSION

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 28 and 29 July 2009 (Extract from book 10)

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The Governor Professor DAVID de KRETSER, AC

The Lieutenant-Governor The Honourable Justice MARILYN WARREN, AC

The ministry

Premier, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Multicultural Affairs...... The Hon. J. M. Brumby, MP

Deputy Premier, Attorney-General and Minister for Racing...... The Hon. R. J. Hulls, MP

Treasurer, Minister for Information and Communication Technology, The Hon. J. Lenders, MLC and Minister for Financial Services......

Minister for Regional and Rural Development, and Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation...... The Hon. J. M. Allan, MP

Minister for Health...... The Hon. D. M. Andrews, MP

Minister for Community Development and Minister for Energy and Resources...... The Hon. P. Batchelor, MP

Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and Minister for Corrections...... The Hon. R. G. Cameron, MP

Minister for Agriculture and Minister for Small Business...... The Hon. J. Helper, MP

Minister for Finance, WorkCover and the Transport Accident Commission, Minister for Water and Minister for Tourism and Major Events...... The Hon. T. J. Holding, MP

Minister for Environment and Climate Change, and Minister for Innovation...... The Hon. G. W. Jennings, MLC

Minister for Public Transport and Minister for the Arts...... The Hon. L. J. Kosky, MP

Minister for Planning...... The Hon. J. M. Madden, MLC

Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, and Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs...... The Hon. J. A. Merlino, MP

Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development, and Minister for Women’s Affairs...... The Hon. M. V. Morand, MP

Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Community Services and Minister for Senior Victorians...... The Hon. L. M. Neville, MP

Minister for Industry and Trade, and Minister for Industrial Relations.... The Hon. M. P. Pakula, MLC

Minister for Roads and Ports, and Minister for Major Projects...... The Hon. T. H. Pallas, MP

Minister for Education...... The Hon. B. J. Pike, MP

Minister for Gaming, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Veterans’ Affairs...... The Hon. A. G. Robinson, MP

Minister for Housing, Minister for Local Government and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs...... The Hon. R. W. Wynne, MP

Cabinet Secretary...... Mr A. G. Lupton, MP

Legislative Council committees Legislation Committee — Mr Atkinson, Ms Broad, Mrs Coote, Mr Drum, Ms Mikakos, Ms Pennicuik and Ms Pulford. Privileges Committee — Ms Darveniza, Mr D. Davis, Mr Drum, Mr Jennings, Ms Mikakos, Ms Pennicuik and Mr Rich-Phillips. Select Committee on Train Services — Mr Atkinson, Mr Barber, Mr Drum, Ms Huppert, Mr Leane, Mr O’Donohue and Mr Viney. Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration — Mr Barber, Ms Broad, Mr Guy, Mr Hall, Mr Kavanagh, Mr Rich-Phillips and Mr Viney. Standing Orders Committee — The President, Mr Dalla-Riva, Mr D. Davis, Mr Hall, Mr Lenders, Ms Pennicuik and Mr Viney. Joint committees Dispute Resolution Committee — (Council): Mr D. Davis, Mr Hall, Mr Jennings, Mr Lenders and Ms Pennicuik. (Assembly): Mr Batchelor, Mr Cameron, Mr Clark, Mr Holding, Mr Lupton, Mr McIntosh and Mr Walsh. Drugs and Crime Prevention Committee — (Council): Mrs Coote, Mr Leane and Ms Mikakos. (Assembly): Ms Beattie, Mr Delahunty, Mrs Maddigan and Mr Morris. Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee — (Council): Mr Atkinson, Mr D. Davis and Mr Tee. (Assembly): Ms Campbell, Mr Crisp, Mr Lim and Ms Thomson. Education and Training Committee — (Council): Mr Elasmar and Mr Hall. (Assembly): Mr Dixon, Dr Harkness, Mr Herbert, Mr Howard and Mr Kotsiras. Electoral Matters Committee — (Council): Ms Broad, Mr P. Davis and Mr Somyurek. (Assembly): Ms Campbell, Mr O’Brien, Mr Scott and Mr Thompson. Environment and Natural Resources Committee — (Council): Mrs Petrovich and Mr Viney. (Assembly): Ms Duncan, Mrs Fyffe, Mr Ingram, Ms Lobato, Mr Pandazopoulos and Mr Walsh. Family and Community Development Committee — (Council): Mr Finn and Mr Scheffer. (Assembly): Ms Kairouz, Mr Noonan, Mr Perera, Mrs Powell and Ms Wooldridge. House Committee — (Council): The President (ex officio), Mr Atkinson, Ms Darveniza, Mr Drum, Mr Eideh and Ms Hartland. (Assembly): The Speaker (ex officio), Ms Beattie, Mr Delahunty, Mr Howard, Mr Kotsiras, Mr Scott and Mr K. Smith. Law Reform Committee — (Council): Mrs Kronberg and Mr Scheffer. (Assembly): Mr Brooks, Mr Clark, Mr Donnellan, Mr Foley and Mrs Victoria. Outer Suburban/Interface Services and Development Committee — (Council): Mr Elasmar, Mr Guy and Ms Hartland. (Assembly): Ms Green, Mr Hodgett, Mr Nardella, Mr Seitz and Mr K. Smith. Public Accounts and Estimates Committee — (Council): Mr Dalla-Riva, Ms Huppert, Ms Pennicuik and Mr Rich-Phillips. (Assembly): Ms Munt, Mr Noonan, Mr Scott, Mr Stensholt, Dr Sykes and Mr Wells. Road Safety Committee — (Council): Mr Koch and Mr Leane. (Assembly): Mr Eren, Mr Langdon, Mr Tilley, Mr Trezise and Mr Weller. Rural and Regional Committee — (Council): Ms Darveniza, Mr Drum, Ms Lovell, Ms Tierney and Mr Vogels. (Assembly): Ms Marshall and Mr Northe. Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee — (Council): Mr Eideh, Mr O’Donohue, Mrs Peulich and Ms Pulford. (Assembly): Mr Brooks, Mr Carli, Mr Jasper, Mr Languiller and Mr R. Smith. 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 W. R. Tunnecliffe Parliamentary Services — Secretary: Dr S. O’Kane

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

President: The Hon. R. F. SMITH Deputy President: Mr BRUCE ATKINSON Acting Presidents: Mr Eideh, Mr Elasmar, Mr Finn, Mr Leane, Ms Pennicuik, Mrs Peulich, Ms Pulford, Mr Somyurek and Mr Vogels Leader of the Government: Mr JOHN LENDERS Deputy Leader of the Government: Mr GAVIN JENNINGS Leader of the Opposition: Mr DAVID DAVIS Deputy Leader of the Opposition: Ms WENDY LOVELL Leader of The Nationals: Mr PETER HALL Deputy Leader of The Nationals: Mr DAMIAN DRUM

Member Region Party Member Region Party Atkinson, Mr Bruce Norman Eastern Metropolitan LP Leane, Mr Shaun Leo Eastern Metropolitan ALP Barber, Mr Gregory John Northern Metropolitan Greens Lenders, Mr John Southern Metropolitan ALP Broad, Ms Candy Celeste Northern Victoria ALP Lovell, Ms Wendy Ann Northern Victoria LP Coote, Mrs Andrea Southern Metropolitan LP Madden, Hon. Justin Mark Western Metropolitan ALP Dalla-Riva, Mr Richard Alex Gordon Eastern Metropolitan LP Mikakos, Ms Jenny Northern Metropolitan ALP Darveniza, Ms Kaye Mary Northern Victoria ALP O’Donohue, Mr Edward John Eastern Victoria LP Davis, Mr David McLean Southern Metropolitan LP Pakula, Hon. Martin Philip Western Metropolitan ALP Davis, Mr Philip Rivers Eastern Victoria LP Pennicuik, Ms Susan Margaret Southern Metropolitan Greens Drum, Mr Damian Kevin Northern Victoria Nats Petrovich, Mrs Donna-Lee Northern Victoria LP Eideh, Mr Khalil M. Western Metropolitan ALP Peulich, Mrs Inga South Eastern Metropolitan LP Elasmar, Mr Nazih Northern Metropolitan ALP Pulford, Ms Jaala Lee Western Victoria ALP Finn, Mr Bernard Thomas C. Western Metropolitan LP Rich-Phillips, Mr Gordon Kenneth South Eastern Metropolitan LP Guy, Mr Matthew Jason Northern Metropolitan LP Scheffer, Mr Johan Emiel Eastern Victoria ALP Hall, Mr Peter Ronald Eastern Victoria Nats Smith, Hon. Robert Frederick South Eastern Metropolitan ALP Hartland, Ms Colleen Mildred Western Metropolitan Greens Somyurek, Mr Adem South Eastern Metropolitan ALP Huppert, Ms Jennifer Sue1 Southern Metropolitan ALP Tee, Mr Brian Lennox Eastern Metropolitan ALP Jennings, Mr Gavin Wayne South Eastern Metropolitan ALP Theophanous, Hon. Theo Charles Northern Metropolitan ALP Kavanagh, Mr Peter Damian Western Victoria DLP Thornley, Mr Evan William2 Southern Metropolitan ALP Koch, Mr David Frank Western Victoria LP Tierney, Ms Gayle Anne Western Victoria ALP Kronberg, Mrs Janice Susan Eastern Metropolitan LP Viney, Mr Matthew Shaw Eastern Victoria ALP Vogels, Mr John Adrian Western Victoria LP

1 Appointed 3 February 2009 2 Resigned 9 January 2009

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6408. Housing: Benalla office — legal expenses...... 3798 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE 6415. Housing: Bendigo office — legal expenses...... 3799 TUESDAY, 28 JULY 2009 6422. Housing: Box Hill office — legal expenses...... 3799 979. Arts: ministerial expenses...... 3779 6431. Housing: Broadmeadows office — 1009. Public transport: ministerial expenses...... 3779 legal expenses...... 3800 1259. Roads and ports: Nepean Highway– 6438. Housing: Carlton office — legal Bay Road–Karen Street, expenses...... 3800 Cheltenham — red-light cameras ...... 3780 6445. Housing: Cheltenham office — legal 2278. Arts: salary levels ...... 3780 expenses...... 3801 2358. Arts: legal expenses ...... 3781 6452. Housing: Colac office — legal 2514. Arts: media and communications staff...... 3781 expenses...... 3801 2763. Arts: Victorian Government 6459. Housing: Collingwood office — legal Purchasing Board — procurement expenses...... 3802 policies...... 3782 6466. Housing: Dandenong office — legal 2803. Arts: annual reports...... 3782 expenses...... 3802 3267. Arts: adjournment debate responses...... 3782 6473. Housing: Fitzroy office — legal 3332. Public transport: rail — level crossing expenses...... 3803 safety ...... 3783 6480. Housing: Flemington office — legal 3378. Senior Victorians: culturally and expenses...... 3803 linguistically diverse programs...... 3791 6487. Housing: Footscray office — legal 3426. Mental health: early psychosis expenses...... 3804 programs...... 3791 6494. Housing: Frankston office — legal 4106. Arts: Arts Victoria — stress leave ...... 3791 expenses...... 3804 4107. Arts: Arts Victoria — legal expenses ...... 3792 6501. Housing: Geelong office — legal 4108. Arts: Arts Victoria — advertising...... 3792 expenses...... 3805 4109. Arts: Arts Victoria — entertainment 6508. Housing: Hamilton office — legal expenses ...... 3792 expenses...... 3805 4110. Arts: Arts Victoria — media and 6515. Housing: Heidelberg office — legal communications staff...... 3793 expenses...... 3806 4111. Arts: Arts Victoria — trade union 6522. Housing: Horsham office — legal grants ...... 3793 expenses...... 3806 4112. Arts: Arts Victoria — board 6529. Housing: Mildura office — legal representatives...... 3793 expenses...... 3807 4127. Arts: Film Victoria — stress leave ...... 3794 6536. Housing: Morwell office — legal 4128. Arts: Film Victoria — legal expenses ...... 3794 expenses...... 3807 4129. Arts: Film Victoria — advertising...... 3794 6543. Housing: North Melbourne office — 4130. Arts: Film Victoria — entertainment legal expenses...... 3808 expenses ...... 3795 6550. Housing: housing and community 4131. Arts: Film Victoria — media and building division — legal expenses...... 3808 communications staff...... 3795 6557. Housing: Portland office — legal 4132. Arts: Film Victoria — trade union expenses...... 3809 grants ...... 3795 6564. Housing: Prahran office — legal 5812. Roads and ports: Nepean Highway– expenses...... 3809 Bay Road, Cheltenham — red-light 6571. Housing: Reservoir office — legal cameras...... 3796 expenses...... 3810 5963. Community services: residential 6578. Housing: Richmond office — legal aged-care facilities ...... 3796 expenses...... 3810 5965. Senior Victorians: aged-care 6612. Water: critical projects ...... 3811 assessment services ...... 3796 6731. Housing: Ringwood office — legal 6387. Housing: Ascot Vale office — legal expenses...... 3811 expenses ...... 3797 6738. Housing: Sale office — legal expenses...... 3812 6394. Housing: Bairnsdale office — legal 6745. Housing: Seymour office — legal expenses ...... 3797 expenses...... 3812 6401. Housing: Ballarat office — legal 6752. Housing: Shepparton office — legal expenses ...... 3798 expenses...... 3813

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6759. Housing: South Melbourne office — 8906. Public transport: Rail — Montmorency legal expenses ...... 3813 station car park...... 3826 6766. Housing: Sunshine office — legal 8907. Public transport: Rail — Eltham expenses ...... 3814 station car park...... 3827 6773. Housing: Swan Hill office — legal 8908. Public transport: Rail — Diamond expenses ...... 3814 Creek station car park...... 3827 6780. Housing: Wangaratta office — legal 8909. Public transport: Rail — Wattle Glen expenses ...... 3815 station car park...... 3828 6787. Housing: Warrnambool office — legal 8910. Public transport: Rail — Hurstbridge expenses ...... 3815 station car park...... 3828 6794. Housing: Wendouree office — legal 8911. Public transport: Rail — Epping expenses ...... 3816 station car park...... 3829 6801. Housing: Wodonga office — legal 8912. Public transport: Rail — Lalor station expenses ...... 3816 car park...... 3829 6808. Housing: registrar of housing 8913. Public transport: Rail — Thomastown agencies — legal expenses ...... 3816 station car park...... 3830 8319. Mental health: secure extended care 8914. Public transport: Rail — Keon Park beds — Barwon south-west region...... 3817 station car park...... 3830 8320. Mental health: secure extended care 8915. Public transport: Rail — Ruthven beds — Hume region ...... 3817 station car park...... 3831 8321. Mental health: secure extended care 8916. Public transport: Rail — Reservoir beds — Loddon Mallee Region ...... 3818 station car park...... 3831 8322. Mental health: secure extended care 8917. Public transport: Rail — Regent station beds — Grampians region...... 3818 car park...... 3832 8323. Mental health: secure extended care 8918. Public transport: Rail — Preston beds — Gippsland region...... 3818 station car park...... 3832 8324. Mental health: secure extended care 8919. Public transport: Rail — Bell station beds — eastern metropolitan region.....3818 car park...... 3833 8325. Mental health: secure extended care 8920. Public transport: Rail — Thornbury beds — southern metropolitan station car park...... 3833 region ...... 3819 8921. Public transport: Rail — Croxton 8326. Mental health: secure extended care station car park...... 3834 beds — north-west metropolitan 8922. Public transport: Rail — Northcote region ...... 3819 station car park...... 3834 8594. Planning: chimney heights — Prahran 8923. Public transport: Rail — Merri station electorate...... 3819 car park...... 3835 8595. Planning: chimney heights — Prahran 8924. Public transport: Rail — Rushall electorate...... 3820 station car park...... 3835 8625. Police and emergency services: 8925. Public transport: Rail — Alphington Hummer vehicles ...... 3821 station car park...... 3836 8628. Police and emergency services: 8926. Public transport: Rail — Fairfield Hummer vehicles ...... 3822 station car park...... 3836 8898. Public transport: Rail — 8927. Public transport: Rail — Dennis Greensborough station car park ...... 3822 station car park...... 3837 8899. Public transport: Rail — Darebin 8928. Public transport: Rail — Westgarth station car park...... 3823 station car park...... 3837 8900. Public transport: Rail — Ivanhoe 8929. Public transport: Rail — Clifton Hill station car park...... 3823 station car park...... 3838 8901. Public transport: Rail — Eaglemont 8930. Public transport: Rail — Victoria Park station car park...... 3824 station car park...... 3838 8902. Public transport: Rail — Heidelberg 8931. Public transport: Rail — Collingwood station car park...... 3824 station car park...... 3839 8903. Public transport: Rail — Rosanna 8932. Public transport: Rail — North station car park...... 3825 Richmond station car park...... 3839 8904. Public transport: Rail — Macleod 8933. Public transport: Rail — West station car park...... 3825 Richmond station car park...... 3840 8905. Public transport: Rail — Watsonia 8934. Public transport: Rail — Jolimont station car park...... 3826 station car park...... 3840

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8935. Public transport: Rail — East 9071. Finance, WorkCover and the TAC: Richmond station car park ...... 3841 Occupational Health and Safety Act..... 3852 8936. Public transport: Rail — Burnley 9080. Health: cancer treatment services ...... 3853 station car park...... 3841 9084. Children and early childhood 8937. Public transport: Rail — Macaulay development: students with station car park...... 3842 disabilities program ...... 3854 8938. Public transport: Rail — Flemington 9094. Police and emergency services: station car park...... 3842 motorcycle safety...... 3855 8939. Public transport: Rail — Jewell station 9101. Mental health: youth alcohol car park...... 3843 advertising campaign...... 3855 8940. Public transport: Rail — Brunswick 9116. Children and early childhood station car park...... 3843 development: Montessori 8941. Public transport: Rail — Anstey station Community Preschool — relocation .... 3856 car park...... 3844 9118. Health: Royal Children’s Hospital — 8942. Public transport: Rail — Moreland Good Friday appeal...... 3856 station car park...... 3844 9125. Police and emergency services: 8943. Public transport: Rail — Gowrie Nepean Highway–Bay Road, station car park...... 3845 Cheltenham — red-light camera ...... 3856 8944. Public transport: Rail — Upfield 9126. Police and emergency services: station car park...... 3845 cycling — safety ...... 3857 8945. Public transport: Rail — Roxburgh 9131. Health: Ambulance Victoria — chief Park station car park...... 3846 executive officer...... 3857 8946. Public transport: Rail — South 9133. Water: Yarra River — Yering Gorge Kensington station car park ...... 3846 supply...... 3858 8947. Public transport: Rail — Kensington 9134. Water: Bullarook — diversion licences..... 3858 station car park...... 3847 9135. Water: Newlyn Reservoir...... 3859 8948. Public transport: Rail — Newmarket 9137. Water: Newlyn Reservoir...... 3860 station car park...... 3847 9139. Water: Newlyn Reservoir...... 3861 8949. Public transport: Rail — Glenroy 9140. Water: Newlyn Reservoir...... 3862 station car park...... 3848 9145. Industrial relations: Innovation, 8950. Public transport: Rail — Jacana Industry and Regional station car park...... 3848 Development — long service leave...... 3863 8951. Public transport: Rail — 9154. Health: GriefLine — funding...... 3863 Broadmeadows station car park ...... 3849 9155. Health: GriefLine — merger...... 3864 8979. Community services: child 9158. Housing: reforms...... 3865 placements — north-west 9163. Housing: fire safety — Barwon metropolitan region...... 3849 south-west region ...... 3866 8980. Community services: child 9164. Housing: fire safety — eastern placements — eastern metropolitan metropolitan region...... 3867 region...... 3849 9165. Housing: fire safety — Gippsland 8981. Community services: child region...... 3867 placements — southern 9166. Housing: fire safety — Grampians metropolitan region...... 3850 region...... 3868 8982. Community services: child 9167. Housing: fire safety — Hume region...... 3868 placements — Barwon south-west 9168. Housing: fire safety — Loddon Mallee region...... 3850 region...... 3869 8983. Community services: child 9169. Housing: fire safety — north and west placements — Grampians region...... 3850 metropolitan region...... 3869 8984. Community services: child 9170. Housing: fire safety — southern placements — Gippsland region...... 3851 metropolitan region...... 3869 8985. Community services: child 9184. Roads and ports: clearways — city of placements — Hume region ...... 3851 Stonnington...... 3870 8986. Community services: child 9187. Roads and ports: clearways — city of placements — Loddon Mallee Stonnington...... 3871 region...... 3851 9193. Roads and ports: clearways — city of 9008. Planning: Commonwealth Games Stonnington...... 3872 Athletes Village — social housing...... 3852 9197. Roads and ports: clearways — city of 9015. Mental health: direct care staff...... 3852 Stonnington...... 3873

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9199. Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington ...... 3874 9202. Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington ...... 3875 9204. Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington ...... 3876 9207. Roads and ports: Hampton Street, Brighton — pedestrian safety...... 3876 9251. Mental health: drug services — funding....3877 9256. Environment and climate change: energy efficiency programs ...... 3877

WEDNESDAY, 29 JULY 2009

1641. Treasurer: Clyde Road, Berwick — duplication ...... 3879

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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. The portfolio of the minister answering the question on notice starts each heading.

Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Arts: ministerial expenses

979. MR D. M. DAVIS — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): Between 25 November 2006 and 2 August 2007 what are the details of expenses of the office of the Minister for:

(a) staff salaries and on-costs; (b) number of Ministerial staff (including driver); (c) any other Ministerial office operating costs (recurrent expenses); (d) Minister’s and/or office international flights; (e) Minister’s and/or office domestic flights; (f) Minister’s and/or office charter flights; (g) travel related expenses (international); (h) travel related expenses (domestic); (i) entertainment/hospitality expenses; and (j) alcohol costs.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Public transport: ministerial expenses

1009. MR D. M. DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): Between 25 November 2006 and 2 August 2007 what are the details of expenses of the office of the Minister for:

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ANSWER:

As at the date the question was raised, the answer is:

Summary of Expenses: Total Amount Expense Description (Excludes GST) (a) Staff Salaries & On-Costs n/avail (b) Number of Ministerial Staff (Including Driver) n/avail (c) Office Operating Costs/Recurrent Expenses $ 41,967.22 (d) International Flights $ 1,605.00 (e) Domestic Flights nil (f) Charter Flights nil (g) Travel Related Expenses (International) nil (h) Travel Related Expenses (Domestic) $ 1,609.37 (i) Entertainment/Hospitality Expenses $ 8,805.60 (j) Alcohol Costs nil Total (Excludes GST) $ 53,987.19

The Department of Infrastructure does not hold salary information for Ministerial staff as they are employed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet. Questions dealing with Ministerial Staff [ie. (a) & (b)] should be referred to the Premier.

Roads and ports: Nepean Highway–Bay Road–Karen Street, Cheltenham — red-light cameras

1259. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): In relation to the traffic lights at the intersection of the Nepean Highway and Bay Road and the Nepean Highway and Karen Street, particularly as they relate to right hand turns which are monitored by red light cameras:

(1) Were any or all of the red light cameras at this intersection serviced immediately following the publication of complaints in the Bayside Leader Newspaper in August 2007 and were any irregularities established. (2) Were there any changes made to the sequencing of any or all of the cameras at or since that time.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This question does not fall within the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for Roads and Ports.

Arts: salary levels

2278. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration, for the financial year 2006-07: How many public servants are paid more than the base salary rate for Victorian Members of Parliament, indicating their —

(a) classifications; (b) salary package; (c) position; and

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(d) responsibilities.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Information regarding the remuneration of executive officers is published each year in the annual reports of the department, agencies and authorities within my administration.

Arts: legal expenses

2358. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to legal expenses incurred by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

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

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: media and communications staff

2514. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What is the number and cost of staff working in the Minister’s office. (2) What is the number of staff working in each public relations/ communications unit under the Minister’s control, indicating — (a) the total operating budget; and (b) the total promotional budget.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The engagement of ministerial staff falls within the budget of the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The engagement of staff within the Arts Portfolio Agencies is the responsibility of each agency. The information requested is not kept centrally and in this context would be an unreasonable diversion of resources to obtain the details sought in this question.

Arts: legal expenses

2554. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to legal expenses incurred by each department, agency or authority within the Minister’s administration for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred.

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(2) What was the purpose for engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

I refer the Honourable member to my answer to question 2358.

Arts: Victorian Government Purchasing Board — procurement policies

2763. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration:

(1) How many breaches of the Victorian Government Purchasing Board’s procurement policies occurred in each of the financial years from 2004-05 to 2006-07. (2) What were the details of those breaches. (3) What action was taken in response to those breaches.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

As the Minister for the Arts I am supported by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

I therefore direct you to the response provided by the Premier, the Honourable John Brumby, for question 2762.

[Hansard reference: Legislative Council, 24 June 2008, page 2719]

Arts: annual reports

2803. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to each department, agency and authority within the Minister’s administration: What was the total cost of each annual report for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

I refer the Honourable Member to the Premier’s response to question 2802.

[Hansard reference: Legislative Council, 24 June 2008, page 2720]

Arts: adjournment debate responses

3267. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): What is the usual length of time it takes the Minister to respond to matters raised in the Adjournment debate.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The adjournment debates in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council play an important role where members raise matters for Ministers which they consider require attention.

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If there is a particular adjournment debate matter which relates to my portfolio that you are seeking a response to please feel free to contact me.

Public transport: rail — level crossing safety

3332. MS PENNICUIK — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport):

(1) Does the Department of Transport or the suburban rail network operator, Connex, maintain a record keeping system of incidents, accidents and/or near misses that occur at all, most or some of the metropolitan railway level crossings; if not, does any state government entity maintain such a system. (2) If such a recording system is maintained, by what methods and from what sources are the records obtained. (3) Are periodic risk assessments carried out on either all, most or some of the metropolitan railway level crossings. (4) Is a risk index or score calculated and assigned for all, most or some of the metropolitan railway level crossings; if so, what methodology is used. (5) Are incident reports and risk assessments available for the following level crossings on the Sandringham line — (a) South Road, Brighton; (b) Hampton Street, Hampton; (c) Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea; (d) Bay Street, North Brighton; (e) Greville Street, Prahran; (f) Church Street, Brighton; (g) Abbott Street, Sandringham; (h) Union Street, Windsor; (i) Linacre Road, Hampton; (j) Dendy Street, Brighton; and (k) New Street, Hampton.

(6) If so, can the Minister provide a summary of incidents, accidents or near misses and the current risk rating or score for the period April 2006 to March 2008 for each of the level crossings in (5).

ANSWER:

As at the date the question was raised, the answer is:

1. Department of Transport (DOT) (Public Transport Safety Victoria (PTSV)) and Connex: both yes

2. DOT (PTSV): occurrences reported by Connex to PTSV are recorded in the Occurrences section of the PTSV database.

Connex: not for comment by PTSV other than the operator is required under legislation to monitor occurrences on their network.

3. Public Transport Division (PTD) arrange for periodic assessments using the Australian Level Crossing Assessment (ALCAM) process-refer to PTD for further information

4. A risk score has been calculated using the results of the ALCAM surveys–refer to PTD for further information

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5. Incidents for the following level crossings as reported to PTSV by Connex:

a. South Road, Brighton-No records b. Hampton Street, Hampton-1 record c. Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea-No records d. Bay Street, North Brighton-3 records e. Greville Street, Prahran-3 records + 1 undefined level crossing at Prahran f. Church Street, Brighton-No records g. Abbott Street, Sandringham-1 record h. Union Street, Windsor-2 records i. Linacre Road, Hampton-1 record j. Dendy Street, Brighton-1 record k. New Street, Hampton-12 records

6. See attached reports.

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Senior Victorians: culturally and linguistically diverse programs

3378. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Senior Victorians): In relation to $500,000 worth of funding to address the health and social needs of grandmothers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds promised on 7 December 2001:

(1) How much funding was expended by 30 June 2003. (2) Has the use of the funds been evaluated; if so, what were the results of the evaluation.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) A $50 000 not $500 000 program was announced on 7 December 2001 to address the health and social needs of grandmothers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

(2) The project evaluation report was released in July 2004. The evaluation concludes that the program was successful.

Mental health: early psychosis programs

3426. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to an expansion of early psychosis programs promised in the 2003-2004 Budget:

(1) How much funding was allocated to this promise in the 2003-04 Budget. (2) How much of this funding was expended in each of the financial years from 2003-04 to 2006-07. (3) Has the use of these funds been evaluated; if so, what were the results of the evaluation.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) $1.7 million.

(2) 2003-04: $ 691,593 2004-05: $2,171,071 2005-06: $3,882,763 2006-07: $5,831,687

(3) Yes. The Status Report can be accessed or downloaded from the DHS website.

Arts: Arts Victoria — stress leave

4106. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07: What are the details of all stress related leave, including —

(a) the number of days taken; (b) the estimated cost; and (c) the total number of staff in each section.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — legal expenses

4107. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to legal expenses incurred by Arts Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — advertising

4108. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria: What are the details of all advertising undertaken for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07, indicating —

(a) the date of approval for each contract; (b) the cost of each contract; (c) the purpose of the advertisement; (d) the duration of the advertisement; (e) where and when each advertisement was published or broadcast; and (f) to whom each contract was awarded.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — entertainment expenses

4109. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07 what are the details of all entertainment expenses incurred, indicating —

(a) total costs incurred by each section; and (b) itemised details of all expenditure in excess of $500, including the — (i) date incurred; (ii) cost;

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(iii) number of guests; (iv) purpose; and (v) name of service provider.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — media and communications staff

4110. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(a) What was the number and cost of staff working in the office. (b) What was the number of staff working in each public relations/communications unit; indicating — (i) the total operating budget; and (ii) the total promotional budget.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — trade union grants

4111. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria, what are the details of all grants for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07 made to trade union groups.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Arts Victoria — board representatives

4112. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Arts Victoria, what provision has been made for elected representatives or trade union nominated representatives on its boards, indicating —

(a) the basis of their representation and when it was established; (b) the names of current trade union representatives and who held the positions previously; and (c) fees or remuneration paid to the representatives.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — stress leave

4127. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Film Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07: What are the details of all stress related leave, including —

(a) the number of days taken; (b) the estimated cost; and (c) the total number of staff in each section.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — legal expenses

4128. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to legal expenses incurred by Film Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — advertising

4129. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Film Victoria: What are the details of all advertising undertaken for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07, indicating —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — entertainment expenses

4130. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Film Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07 what are the details of all entertainment expenses incurred, indicating —

(a) total costs incurred by each section; and (b) itemised details of all expenditure in excess of $500, including the — (i) date incurred; (ii) cost; (iii) number of guests; (iv) purpose; and (v) name of service provider.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — media and communications staff

4131. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Film Victoria, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

Arts: Film Victoria — trade union grants

4132. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Arts): In relation to Film Victoria, what are the details of all grants for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07 made to trade union groups.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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

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Roads and ports: Nepean Highway–Bay Road, Cheltenham — red-light cameras

5812. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): In relation to the traffic lights at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Bay Road, Cheltenham particularly as they relate to right hand turns which are monitored by red-light cameras:

(1) What modifications have been made to the time duration allowance for right turn movement on the green and amber arrows in the last six months. (2) What repairs and/or modifications were made to the red-light camera/sensor/operating equipment on 16 September 2008.

ANSWER:

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

All traffic signals managed by VicRoads are maintained to a consistent standard, with routine inspections and maintenance undertaken regularly. The vast majority, including the signals at the intersection of the Nepean Highway and Karen Street, are monitored 24 hours a day to ensure they are functioning properly and faults are fixed as quickly as possible. The remaining few sites are monitored by regular inspections.

The time setting for the amber phase for the right turn from the Nepean Highway into Karen Street is safe and appropriate for this intersection and is a similar arrangement to many other intersections around Melbourne.

VicRoads’ main focus is keeping traffic flowing on the Nepean Highway. If the length of the amber light was changed even slightly at this intersection, it would impact on the light sequence along the length of the Nepean Highway, causing further congestion on this busy road.

Community services: residential aged-care facilities

5963. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to State Government expenditure on public sector residential aged care facilities, noting that between 1999 and 2006 the Department of Human Services allocated $336 million to public sector residential aged care facilities and the 2006-07 Budget provided an additional $130 million over three years:

(1) What was the total unspent funds associated with capital works to public sector residential aged care facilities as at 30 September 2008. (2) Which facilities are expected to receive this funding. (3) How much will be allocated to each facility and when will the funding be expended.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

As at 30 September the unspent funds associated with capital works to the public sector residential aged care facilities was approximately $32 million. Many of those funds would now have been expended or are being expended in line with budget. The funds were planned to flow to a range of facilities across Victoria.

Senior Victorians: aged-care assessment services

5965. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Senior Victorians): In relation to Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS), what was the average waiting time to access ACAS, as at —

(a) June 2007;

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(b) June 2006; and (c) June 2005.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(a) In June 2007 clients in hospital settings waited an average of 2.2 days for an assessment. Clients in non-hospital settings waited an average of 23.3 days

(b) In June 2006; clients in hospital settings waited an average of 2.4 days for an assessment. Clients in non-hospital settings waited an average of 23.1 days, and;

(c) In June 2005 clients in hospital settings waited an average of 1.6 days for an assessment. Clients in non-hospital settings waited an average of 18.9 days

Housing: Ascot Vale office — legal expenses

6387. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Ascot Vale Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $125; 2003-04 $276; 2004-05 no expenses incurred 2005-06 $51; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

(2) & (3) To compile the information requested would place a large burden on my Department’s time and resources. However, should you indicate in a further question what information you are particularly seeking, I may be able to assist you.

Housing: Bairnsdale office — legal expenses

6394. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Bairnsdale Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 $395; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Ballarat office — legal expenses

6401. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Ballarat Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Benalla office — legal expenses

6408. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Benalla Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case.

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(3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

Housing: Bendigo office — legal expenses

6415. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Bendigo Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 $270

Housing: Box Hill office — legal expenses

6422. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Box Hill Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows:

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2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Broadmeadows office — legal expenses

6431. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Broadmeadows Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $190; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 $1,148; 2005-06 $383; 2006-07 $933

Housing: Carlton office — legal expenses

6438. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Carlton Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

Housing: Cheltenham office — legal expenses

6445. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Cheltenham Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Colac office — legal expenses

6452. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Colac Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

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Housing: Collingwood office — legal expenses

6459. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Collingwood Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Dandenong office — legal expenses

6466. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Dandenong Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Fitzroy office — legal expenses

6473. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Fitzroy Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $2,348; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 $867; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Flemington office — legal expenses

6480. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Flemington Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 have been archived; 2001-02 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred as this housing office ceased separate existence in June 2001;

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Housing: Footscray office — legal expenses

6487. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Footscray Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Frankston office — legal expenses

6494. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Frankston Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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2006-07 $809

Housing: Geelong office — legal expenses

6501. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Geelong Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 $10; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Hamilton office — legal expenses

6508. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Hamilton Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

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Housing: Heidelberg office — legal expenses

6515. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Heidelberg Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $494; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 $0; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Horsham office — legal expenses

6522. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Horsham Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Mildura office — legal expenses

6529. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Mildura Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 $263; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 $243;

Housing: Morwell office — legal expenses

6536. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Morwell Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 $23; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 $1,204;

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2006-07 $32

Housing: North Melbourne office — legal expenses

6543. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the North Melbourne Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $206; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 $1,879; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: housing and community building division — legal expenses

6550. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Office of Housing (also known as Housing and Community Building Division), for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 $218,005.09; 2001-02 $293,031.09; 2002-03 $277,785.86; 2003-04 $442,937.27;

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2004-05 $844,483.22; 2005-06 $324,090.60; 2006-07 $85,669.00;

The above expenses exclude legal costs incurred in the normal course of developing and disposing of properties. These costs are not considered to be substantial and it would place a large burden on my Department’s time and resources to extract this information by project.

Housing: Portland office — legal expenses

6557. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Portland Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

Housing: Prahran office — legal expenses

6564. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Prahran Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

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Housing: Reservoir office — legal expenses

6571. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Reservoir Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Richmond office — legal expenses

6578. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Richmond Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $2,138; 2003-04 $607; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 no expenses incurred;

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2006-07 no expenses incurred

Water: critical projects

6612. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): In relation to the Water Amendment (Critical Water Infrastructure Projects) Bill 2006 which was amended in the Legislative Council: What is the Government’s definition of the word critical.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Water Amendment (Critical Water Infrastructure Projects) Bill 2006 proposes to amend the Water Act 1989 to facilitate critical water infrastructure projects. In doing this, the Bill proposes to define a critical water infrastructure project, for the purposes of the related provisions, as a project declared to be such by the Premier under the proposed section 161M.

Housing: Ringwood office — legal expenses

6731. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Ringwood Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 no expenses incurred; 2003-04 $375; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 $12; 2006-07 $20

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3812 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Housing: Sale office — legal expenses

6738. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Sale Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Seymour office — legal expenses

6745. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Seymour Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3813

Housing: Shepparton office — legal expenses

6752. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Shepparton Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: South Melbourne office — legal expenses

6759. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the South Melbourne Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

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3814 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Housing: Sunshine office — legal expenses

6766. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Sunshine Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 $160; 2003-04 no expenses incurred; 2004-05 no expenses incurred; 2005-06 no expenses incurred; 2006-07 no expenses incurred

Housing: Swan Hill office — legal expenses

6773. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Swan Hill Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 expenses included in Mildura housing office expenditure. Refer to response to question 6531.

[Hansard reference: Legislative Council, 31 March 2009, page 1931]

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3815

Housing: Wangaratta office — legal expenses

6780. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Wangaratta Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Housing: Warrnambool office — legal expenses

6787. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Warrnambool Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

3816 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Housing: Wendouree office — legal expenses

6794. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Wendouree Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

Housing: Wodonga office — legal expenses

6801. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Wodonga Regional Housing Office, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case. (3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 and 2001-02 have been archived; 2002-03 to 2006-07 no expenses incurred;

Housing: registrar of housing agencies — legal expenses

6808. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to legal expenses incurred by the Registrar of Housing Agencies, for each financial year from 2000-01 to 2006-07:

(1) What expenses were incurred. (2) What was the purpose of engaging legal representation in each case.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3817

(3) What were the names of legal counsel engaged.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Expenses incurred for financial years 2000-01 to 2006-07 are as follows: 2000-01 No expenses recorded against this cost centre; 2001-02 No expenses recorded against this cost centre; 2002-03 No expenses recorded against this cost centre; 2003-04 No expenses recorded against this cost centre; 2004-05 $37,602.73; 2005-06 $2298.62; 2006-07 No expenses recorded against this cost centre;

Mental health: secure extended care beds — Barwon south-west region

8319. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Barwon South West Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Six.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — Hume region

8320. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Hume Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Hume region have arrangements in place to access secure extended care beds in the North and West Metropolitan Region.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

3818 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Mental health: secure extended care beds — Loddon Mallee Region

8321. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Loddon Mallee Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Eight.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — Grampians region

8322. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Grampians Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Twelve.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — Gippsland region

8323. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Gippsland Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Six.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — eastern metropolitan region

8324. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Eastern Metropolitan Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3819

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Eastern Metropolitan region have arrangements in place to access secure extended care beds in the North and West Metropolitan Region.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — southern metropolitan region

8325. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the Southern Metropolitan Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Twenty.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Mental health: secure extended care beds — north-west metropolitan region

8326. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to Secure Extended Care in the North-West Metropolitan Region:

(1) How many Secure Extended Care beds are there in the Region. (2) How many people are waiting to access a Secure Extended Care bed in the Region.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Twenty-six.

(2) Waiting lists are not kept by the Department of Human Services for secure extended care beds.

Planning: chimney heights — Prahran electorate

8594. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning: How many of the following types of buildings, in the Prahran electorate, violated maximum height requirements for chimneys in 2005 —

(a) residential buildings; and (b) commercial buildings.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Chimney heights are regulated by the Building Code of Australia. The Building Code of Australia is incorporated into the Building Regulations 2006.

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3820 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Under section 212 of the Building Act 1993 a council is responsible for the administration and enforcement of specified parts of the Act in their municipality. This responsibility includes the capacity to penalise those responsible for premises not in keeping with requirements of the Act and Regulations.

The Building Commission does not keep records of the number or type of buildings that have violated height controls, either maximum or minimum for chimneys across the state.

Under section 125 of the Building Act 1993, a relevant building surveyor must within 7 days of issuing an emergency order, building notice or order, provide a copy to the relevant council. Under section 126 of the Building Act 1993, councils are required to keep a register of the emergency orders, building notices and orders provided to the Council. The register is to be made available for inspection by any person.

Planning: chimney heights — Prahran electorate

8595. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning: How many of the following types of buildings, in the Prahran electorate, violated minimum height requirements for chimneys in 2006 —

(a) residential buildings; and (b) commercial buildings.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Chimney heights are regulated by the Building Code of Australia. The Building Code of Australia is incorporated into the Building Regulations 2006.

The Building Commission does not keep records of the number or type of buildings that have violated height controls, either maximum or minimum for chimneys across the state.

Planning: chimney heights — Prahran electorate

8596. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning: How many of the following types of buildings, in the Prahran electorate, violated maximum height requirements for chimneys in 2006 —

(a) residential buildings; and (b) commercial buildings.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

Chimney heights are regulated by the Building Code of Australia. The Building Code of Australia is incorporated into the Building Regulations 2006.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3821

The Building Commission does not keep records of the number or type of buildings that have violated height controls, either maximum or minimum for chimneys across the state.

Police and emergency services: Hummer vehicles

8625. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): What was the financial outlay by the Victoria Police in 2008 for Hummer vehicles.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

General Motors Holden (GMH) loaned five Hummer vehicles to Victoria Police at no cost until April 2009. The loan period has ended and all five Hummer vehicles have been returned to GMH. The only costs met by Victoria Police are those incurred in operating a vehicle, such as fuel and maintenance. Victoria Police also paid for the cost of fitting and removing emergency lights, sirens and police livery.

Police and emergency services: Hummer vehicles

8626. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): What is the estimated annual cost Victoria Police will incur in operating a Hummer vehicle.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Police and emergency services: Hummer vehicles

8627. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): What models of Hummer vehicles are currently being used by Victoria Police.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

The Hummer model vehicle (5 vehicles) currently on loan to Victoria Police is the H3 Luxury Series. The vehicles have been loaned at no cost to Victoria Police.

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3822 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Police and emergency services: Hummer vehicles

8628. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the Hummer vehicles currently being used by Victoria Police:

(1) How much did Victoria Police pay for each vehicle. (2) How much of this cost was additional manufacturer extras. (3) How much of this cost was modifications. (4) How many vehicles do the police currently own. (5) How many vehicles do the police currently lease.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

(1) Each Hummer vehicle was provided to Victoria Police at no cost.

(2) No cost was incurred by Victoria Police for any manufacturer extras.

(3) No cost was incurred by Victoria Police for any vehicle modifications other than the fitting of emergency lights, sirens and police livery.

(4) Victoria Police does not own any Hummer vehicles.

(5) Victoria Police has five Hummer vehicles on loan from General Motors Holden.

Public transport: Rail — Greensborough station car park

8898. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Greensborough Railway Station:

(1) How many commuter car parks are available. (2) What was the average time that the car park was full, for each of the last three years. (3) What studies has the Department of Transport undertaken regarding demand for expanded car parking. (4) What plans does the Department of Transport have for expanding the car parking, and what is the timetable for any existing plans. ANSWER:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(3) DOT undertakes biennial parking surveys at railway stations across the metropolitan rail network. Transport modelling has also been undertaken to gauge the level of demand for parking at railway stations.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3823

Public transport: Rail — Darebin station car park

8899. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Darebin Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Ivanhoe station car park

8900. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Ivanhoe Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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3824 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Eaglemont station car park

8901. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Eaglemont Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Heidelberg station car park

8902. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Heidelberg Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3825

Public transport: Rail — Rosanna station car park

8903. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Rosanna Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Macleod station car park

8904. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Macleod Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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3826 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Watsonia station car park

8905. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Watsonia Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Montmorency station car park

8906. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Montmorency Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3827

Public transport: Rail — Eltham station car park

8907. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Eltham Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Diamond Creek station car park

8908. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Diamond Creek Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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3828 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Wattle Glen station car park

8909. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Wattle Glen Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Hurstbridge station car park

8910. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Hurstbridge Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3829

Public transport: Rail — Epping station car park

8911. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Epping Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Lalor station car park

8912. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Lalor Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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3830 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Thomastown station car park

8913. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Thomastown Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Keon Park station car park

8914. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Keon Park Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3831

Public transport: Rail — Ruthven station car park

8915. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Ruthven Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Reservoir station car park

8916. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Reservoir Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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3832 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Regent station car park

8917. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Regent Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Preston station car park

8918. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Preston Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2009 COUNCIL 3833

Public transport: Rail — Bell station car park

8919. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Bell Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Thornbury station car park

8920. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Thornbury Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

3834 COUNCIL Tuesday, 28 July 2009

Public transport: Rail — Croxton station car park

8921. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Croxton Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Northcote station car park

8922. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Northcote Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Merri station car park

8923. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Merri Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Rushall station car park

8924. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Rushall Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Alphington station car park

8925. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Alphington Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Fairfield station car park

8926. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Fairfield Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Dennis station car park

8927. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Dennis Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Westgarth station car park

8928. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Westgarth Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Clifton Hill station car park

8929. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Clifton Hill Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Victoria Park station car park

8930. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Victoria Park Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Collingwood station car park

8931. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Collingwood Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — North Richmond station car park

8932. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to North Richmond Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport: Rail — West Richmond station car park

8933. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to West Richmond Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Jolimont station car park

8934. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Jolimont Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — East Richmond station car park

8935. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to East Richmond Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Burnley station car park

8936. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Burnley Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Macaulay station car park

8937. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Macaulay Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Flemington station car park

8938. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Flemington Bridge Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Jewell station car park

8939. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Jewell Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Brunswick station car park

8940. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Brunswick Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Anstey station car park

8941. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Anstey Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Moreland station car park

8942. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Moreland Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Gowrie station car park

8943. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Gowrie Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Upfield station car park

8944. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Upfield Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Roxburgh Park station car park

8945. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Roxburgh Park Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — South Kensington station car park

8946. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to South Kensington Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Kensington station car park

8947. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Kensington Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Newmarket station car park

8948. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Newmarket Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

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Public transport: Rail — Glenroy station car park

8949. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Glenroy Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Public transport: Rail — Jacana station car park

8950. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Jacana Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

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Public transport: Rail — Broadmeadows station car park

8951. MR GUY — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Public Transport): In relation to Broadmeadows Railway Station:

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

(1) This information is available from the Metlink website . In total, there are more than 30,000 car parking spaces across the metropolitan public transport network.

(2) The Department of Transport (DOT) does not record the information requested.

(4) A further 1,700 car parking spaces will be built across the metropolitan network over the next four years as part of a $60 million expansion program.

Community services: child placements — north-west metropolitan region

8979. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the North-West Metropolitan Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) In 2008, the after hours service placed 9 children in the North West Metropolitan Region who came from another Region.

(2) In 2008, no children from the North West Metropolitan Region had a contingency placement to another Region by the after hours service.

Community services: child placements — eastern metropolitan region

8980. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Eastern Metropolitan Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) For the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 13 children from another Region were placed in Eastern Metropolitan Region.

(2) For the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 one child who lived in the Eastern Metropolitan Region was placed in another Region.

Community services: child placements — southern metropolitan region

8981. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Southern Metropolitan Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) For the period 1 January to 31 December 2008, 3 children from another Region were placed by the after hours service in Southern Metropolitan Region.

(2) For the period 1 January to 31 December 2008, 11 children from Southern Metropolitan Region were placed by the after hours service in another Region.

Community services: child placements — Barwon south-west region

8982. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Barwon South West Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Barwon South West Region in 2008 no children from another Region were placed in Barwon South West Region.

(2) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Barwon South West Region in 2008 2 children from the Region were placed in another Region.

Community services: child placements — Grampians region

8983. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Grampians Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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(1) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Grampians Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 no children from another Region were placed in the Grampians Region.

(2) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Grampians Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 one child who lived in the Region was placed in another Region.

Community services: child placements — Gippsland region

8984. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Gippsland Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Gippsland Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 no children were placed in the Region who came from another Region.

(2) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Gippsland Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008, 6 children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region.

Community services: child placements — Hume region

8985. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Hume Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Hume Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008, 2 children were placed in the Region who came from another Region.

(2) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Hume Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008, no children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region.

Community services: child placements — Loddon Mallee region

8986. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Community Services): In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Loddon Mallee Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008:

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(1) How many children were placed in the Region who came from another Region. (2) How many children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region. ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Loddon Mallee Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 no children were placed in the Region who came from another Region.

(2) In relation to the incidence of cross regional contingency placements by the after hours service in the Loddon Mallee Region for the period 1 January to 31 December 2008 no children who lived in the Region were placed in another Region.

Planning: Commonwealth Games Athletes Village — social housing

9008. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Planning: In relation to the Victorian Government’s commitment to build 200 social housing units as part of the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village:

(1) How many units within the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village site have been — (a) fitted out for long-term social and community housing; and (b) allocated to public housing tenants. (2) How many other housing units were generated from the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village, and what is the location and ownership of each unit (3) How many of the public housing units generated from the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village currently have a minimum five-star energy rating, rainwater harvesting capabilities, grey water treatment and gas-boosted solar hot water.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

This question does not fall within my portfolio responsibilities.

Mental health: direct care staff

9015. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to direct care staff in mental health services as committed in the 2002 New Directions for Victoria’s Mental Health Services Report: How many Equivalent Full Time direct care staff were employed in mental health services for each of the calendar years 2001, 2005 and 2008.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The number of Equivalent Full Time direct care staff employed in mental health services is determined by Health Services as the employer.

Finance, WorkCover and the TAC: Occupational Health and Safety Act

9071. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Finance, WorkCover and the TAC): How does the Government interpret the word “purport” as it is used in section 91 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004.

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Section 91 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 covers ‘Offences by authorised representatives’. In particular Section 91(d) states that ‘an authorised representative must not intentionally exercise or purport to exercise a power under this Part other than for the purpose of inquiring into a suspected contravention of this Act or the regulations.’

Whether an authorised representative has contravened Section 91(d) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 will largely depend on the circumstances surrounding the use of those powers and require an examination of any suspected breach on a case by case basis.

Any suspected breach of the Section 91(d) of the Occupational Heath and Safety Act 2004 should be referred to WorkSafe Victoria as the appropriate agency. WorkSafe prioritises investigation of breaches in relation to right of entry provisions under its Compliance and Enforcement Policy.

Health: cancer treatment services

9080. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): In relation to cancer treatment, how many patients from South West Victoria travelled to Geelong and Melbourne for radiotherapy in —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Up until this year there has been no formalised minimum dataset to record this data to a point where it can be accurately compared year on year.

I can advise however that the vast majority of care provided for cancer patients in South West Victoria is provided within that region. I can also advise that the Victorian Radiotherapy Service Plan notes that the industry benchmark for the number of courses a linear accelerator can treat in a year is 450. In 2008, South West Victoria was recorded as having approximately half of the referrals required to meet that benchmark.

Health: cancer treatment services

9081. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): How many days did patients from South West Victoria spend receiving cancer treatment in Melbourne or Geelong in —

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Cancer Patients often receive their treatment within a matter of hours rather than days, it is therefore not possible to aggregate treatment times to days.

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I can advise however that the vast majority of care provided for cancer patients in the South West Region is provided within that region.

Children and early childhood development: students with disabilities program

9084. MS LOVELL — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development): In relation to funding for programs for students with disabilities:

(1) What is the value of each of the six levels of funding for programs for students with disabilities in 2009. (2) Broken down by each of the six levels of disability funding, how many Victorian students receive funding in each level. (3) How much funding is being allocated in 2009 for support services such as psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers and occupational therapists to assist students with disabilities in public schools. (4) How much funding is being allocated in 2009 to the Language Support Program.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

In the 2008-09 financial year, the Government is investing $417 million in the Program for Students with Disabilities, including $31.4 million in the Language Support Program.

Funding for these Programs has grown for each of the past five years.

Since 1999, expenditure for students with additional learning needs has increased by 112 per cent.

In 2009 the Program for Students with Disabilities is providing additional support to 19,115 Victorian students, over 3 per cent of our government school population.

The Program for Students with Disabilities helps support students with severe disabilities including:

– physical disability

– visual impairment

– severe behaviour disorder

– hearing impairment

– intellectual disability

– autism spectrum disorder

– severe language disorder with critical educational needs.

Through the Language Support Program in the 2008-09 financial year, $31.4 million is provided to Victorian government schools to support all students with a language disorder or delayed language development. In addition to this, $4.9 million is allocated to individual students with Severe Language Disorder and Critical Educational Needs.

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Police and emergency services: motorcycle safety

9094. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the press release of 29 January 2009 titled “Police target motorcycle safety in state operation” which announces the commencement of a two year motorcycle safety program:

(1) What is the cost, make and model of each of the 10 additional marked and covert police motorcycles used as part of the program. (2) What is the source of funding for the additional marked and covert police motorcycles used as part of the program.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

As part of its Motorcycle Safety Program Victoria Police purchased ten motorbikes at a total cost of $320,000. The funds to purchase these vehicles came from the Victoria Police operating budget.

Police and emergency services: motorcycle safety

9095. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the press release of 29 January 2009 titled “Police target motorcycle safety in state operation” in which reference was made to the Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Committee (VMAC), is this new motorcycle safety program being funded from the compulsory Transport Accident Commission (TAC) charge or the compulsory VMAC charge or both.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

No funding was received from the Victorian Motorcycle Advisory Committee (VMAC) or the Motorcycle Safety Levy to purchase, or fund in any manner, the ten police motorcycles added to the police fleet to help improve safety for motorcyclists and all Victorian road users under the Motorcycle Safety Program. The motorcycles are a Victoria Police initiative to complement the overall education and enforcement program developed with VMAC. The funds to purchase these vehicles came from the Victoria Police operating budget.

Mental health: youth alcohol advertising campaign

9101. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): In relation to the Government’s $2 million summer advertising campaign launched 23 January 2009 which warned young people of the consequences of alcohol:

(1) When did the campaign conclude. (2) How many people accessed the website www.alcohol.vic.gov.au during the period of the campaign. (3) How many young people aged between 18 and 24 were consulted in the lead up to this campaign. (4) Has the campaign been evaluated; if so, what were the results of that evaluation.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) The campaign is ongoing.

(2) This cannot be determined at this time as the campaign is ongoing.

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(3) Detailed age breakdowns of the numerous people consulted are not available.

(4) The campaign has not yet been evaluated as it is ongoing.

Children and early childhood development: Montessori Community Preschool — relocation

9116. MRS COOTE — To ask the Treasurer (for the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development): In relation to the Montessori Community Preschool, on the site of Stonnington Primary School:

(1) Under the current arrangements, what is the final date until which the preschool is scheduled to remain on the school grounds. (2) Does the Department have any plans of extending this arrangement to allow for the preschool to remain on the grounds longer than the current agreed period. (3) Does the Department have any plans of ceasing the arrangement before the end of the agreed period.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

The Montessori Community Preschool is operated by an independent company which leases a room from Stonnington Primary School to accommodate an early years program, and does not receive any funding from the Victorian Government.

The school has informed the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development that it agreed to guarantee the preschool space within one of its school buildings until the end of 2009 and that due to expected significant growth in enrolments, the lease will cease at the end of this year.

The Department has no plans of ceasing the arrangements before the end of this agreed period.

Health: Royal Children’s Hospital — Good Friday appeal

9118. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): Has a directive or otherwise been issued by the Minister’s Department banning the collection of moneys for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal at all intersections, unless the intersection is administered by traffic lights.

ANSWER:

No.

Police and emergency services: Nepean Highway–Bay Road, Cheltenham — red-light camera

9125. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to the red light traffic camera installed to monitor right turning traffic at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Bay Road in Cheltenham:

(1) Who is contracted to operate the camera. (2) Is a proportion of the revenue collected from fines paid to the provider; if so, what is the basis of payment per fine.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

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(1) The State operates the red light camera system, which was provided by Redflex Traffic Systems Pty Ltd.

(2) No proportion of fines is paid to the provider.

Police and emergency services: cycling — safety

9126. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to VicRoads Cycling Safety information which provides a description of the legally required set of lights as “your bike must have a white light on the front, a red rear light, and reflectors on the front and back” and that to ride at night without these is a Cyclist Related Offence, Code 2228 “Fail to have lights or equipment”, how many Victorian cyclists were fined for riding a bicycle at night without the legally required set of lights in each of the financial years 2003–04 to 2007– 08.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Victoria Police advises that while data is available for penalty notices issued for offence code 2228 ‘failing to have lights or equipment’, information is not available to the level of ‘fined for riding a bicycle at night without the legally required set of lights’.

Victoria Police advises that the number of penalty notices issued for offence code 2228 ‘failing to have lights or equipment’, between 2003/04 and 2007/08, is provided below:

2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08

958 927 884 835 736

Police and emergency services: cycling — safety

9127. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services): In relation to VicRoads Cycling Safety information regarding obeying the Road Rules which advises Bicycle riders “when using a shared or separated footpath always let people walking, or slower cyclists, know you are about to pass by ringing your bell or simply calling out”, how many Victorian cyclists have been fined for their failure to warn a pedestrian of their approach on a shared or separated footpath in each of the financial years 2003–04 to 2007–08.

ANSWER:

I am advised that:

Victoria Police advises that information is not available to the level of ‘fined for the failure to warn a pedestrian of their approach on a shared or separated footpath’.

Health: Ambulance Victoria — chief executive officer

9131. MR. D. M. DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health):

(1) What was the total dollar amount of bonuses paid to the CEO of Ambulance Victoria as at 30 June 2008 and 31 December 2008. (2) What were the key performance indicators required to be met by the CEO of Ambulance Victoria as at 30 June 2008 and 31 December 2008 to receive the bonuses.

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(3) Which key performance indicators were met, and which were not, by the CEO of Ambulance Victoria as at 30 June 2008 and 31 December 2008.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Under the Ambulance Services Act 1986 the functions of the Board of Directors of the Ambulance Services include:

– appointment of the Chief Executive Officer – determining the Chief Executive Officer’s remuneration and terms and conditions; and – monitoring the performance of the Chief Executive Officer each financial year.

The Government Sector Executive Remuneration Panel sets the parameters within which the Board exercises these functions.

Water: Yarra River — Yering Gorge supply

9133. MR D. M. DAVIS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What volume of water was taken by Melbourne Water from the Yarra River by the pump station located at Yering Gorge for each of the financial years 1999–2000 to 2007–08.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The annual pumping amount in megalitres from the Yarra River at Yering Gorge pumping station from 1999-00 to 2007-08 was:

Annual pumping amount Financial Year from Yarra River at Yering Gorge pumping station (ML) 1999/2000 42,302 2000/2001 49,654 2001/2002 63,188 2002/2003 53,425 2003/2004 85,138 2004/2005 55,147 2005/2006 41,665 2006/2007 16,152 2007/2008 76,821

Water: Bullarook — diversion licences

9134. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): In relation to the water diversion licences from the Bullarook system:

(1) How many instances of non-compliance with the conditions of the licences have been detected. (2) Have any infringement notices have been issued for the 2007–08 financial year and the 2008–09 financial year to date; if so — (a) on what date were the notices issued;

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(b) what was the location of the infringement; and (c) how many litres of water was extracted in excess of licence conditions.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) A total of 10 alleged non-compliance issues have been investigated by Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW) in the Bullarook System for 2007/08 and 2008/09: one in 2007/08 and nine to date in 2008/09.

(2a) G-MW does not have the power to issue a penalty (infringement) notice for these types of offence. Instead, where there is sufficient evidence that an offence appears to have been committed, a summons is issued by outsourced legal representatives who pursue the matter through the court system.

Of the 10 instances in the Bullarook system:

– The 2007/08 issue was referred to another government agency for action. – One alleged offence that occurred in 2008/09 has been dealt with by the court–the filing date of charge and summons was 17 February 2009. The remaining eight are still being assessed and no formal charges have been filed to date.

(2b) Of the 10 alleged offences recorded by G-MW in the Bullarook System, nine were recorded upstream of Newlyn Reservoir, and one was recorded downstream of Newlyn Reservoir.

(2c) There is no information on the volumes of water taken in excess of licence conditions because the alleged non-compliance issues involved either metering issues resulting in incorrect measurement, or works that obstructed flows in the waterway.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9135. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What quantity of water did the Central Highlands Water release from Newlyn Reservoir and what was the destination of that water in —

(a) 2006–07; (b) 2007–08; and (c) 1 July 2008 to 30 April 2009.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

No water was released from Newlyn Reservoir for use by CHW in the season 2006/07.

200 ML of water was released from Newlyn Reservoir for use by CHW in the season 2007/08. CHW used this water to supply the Ballarat system.

0.7 ML of water was released from Newlyn Reservoir for use by CHW over the period from 1 July 2008 to 30 April 2009. CHW used this water for testing purposes following repairs to the Newlyn Reservoir pipeline and pump sets.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9136. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What quantity of water was released from Newlyn Reservoir for use by farmers in —

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(a) 2006–07; (b) 2007–08; and (c) 1 July 2008 to 30 April 2009.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The volume of water released from Newlyn Reservoir in 2006/07 was 776 ML. This water was used to supply conveyance losses, passing flow requirements, and farmers for irrigation and domestic and stock purposes. No additional water was taken for urban use this year.

The volume of water released from Newlyn Reservoir in 2007/08 was 286 ML. This water was used to supply conveyance losses, passing flow requirements, and farmers’ domestic and stock needs. There was no irrigation use this year as there was a zero allocation. The 286 ML volume does not include the 200 ML pumped directly from Newlyn Reservoir by Central Highlands Water for urban needs.

The volume of water released from Newlyn Reservoir from 1 July 2008 to 30 April 2009 was 176 ML. This water was used to supply conveyance losses, passing flow requirements, and farmer’s domestic and stock needs. There was no irrigation use this year as there was a zero allocation.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9137. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What is the current status of consultations over the establishment of the Bulk Water Entitlement for the Newlyn Reservoir.

I am informed that:

The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) is preparing draft bulk entitlement conversion orders for the Bullarook System (which includes Newlyn Reservoir). These orders will establish shares of water resources in the Bullarook System.

DSE has formed a stakeholder committee (the Bullarook System Bulk Entitlement Project Group) to assist in preparing these conversion orders. This group comprises members from the water authorities and catchment management authority as well as community, development and environmental representatives.

The drought has delayed progress by the Bullarook System Bulk Entitlement Project Group, however they aim to finish their deliberations within several months.

Formal applications for bulk entitlements will then be made to the Minister for Water. DSE will place notices in local papers once applications have been received to provide an opportunity for public comment. The Minister will then consider whether to grant the bulk entitlements.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9138. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What is the membership composition of the Newlyn Reservoir Bulk Water Entitlement Committee and what were the dates of all meetings of the Committee held between 1 January 2006 and 30 April 2009.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The committee formed in relation to the development of a bulk entitlement for the Bullarook System, which includes Newlyn Reservoir, was named the Bullarook System Bulk Entitlement Project Group.

This project group comprises of members from the following organisations:

– The Department of Sustainability and Environment; – Goulburn-Murray Water; – Central Highlands Water; – The Loddon Valley Water Service Committee; – The North Central Catchment Management Authority; – Loddon Catchment Development Implementation Committee; – The Department of Primary Industries-Northern Region-Fisheries; – A community representative from Creswick Creek area; – Environment Victoria; and – A community member.

Six meetings have been held since August 2005 —

Meeting 1 — Wednesday, 17 August 2005 Meeting 2 — Wednesday, 19 October 2005 Meeting 3 — Wednesday, 14 December 2005 Meeting 4 — Wednesday, 15 March 2006 Meeting 5 — Wednesday, 10 May 2006 Meeting 6 — Wednesday, 28 June 2006

An informal technical group, consisting of members of the Project Group with relevant expertise, has met three times since 28 June 2006 to resolve outstanding issues:

Meeting 1 — 27 March 2007 Meeting 2 — 8 August 2007 Meeting 3 — 14 September 2007

The next meeting of the Project Group has been convened for 1 July 2009.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9139. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): Has the Minister received any reports from the Newlyn Reservoir Bulk Water Entitlement Committee and what is the content of those reports.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The relevant committee is called the Bullarook System Bulk Entitlement Project Group.

No reports have been received by the Minister from this project group.

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Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9140. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): What is the percentage and megalitre share of Newlyn Reservoir water entitlements for agriculture, the environment and urban use.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Newlyn Reservoir is part of the Bullarook system which supplies the regulated reaches of Birch Creek. Goulburn-Murray Water (G-MW) manages the Bullarook system.

G-MW supplies water from the Bullarook system to water share holders (formerly licensed diverters), ensures minimum passing flows to the environment are met, and supplies water in bulk to Central Highlands Water (CHW) which manages urban water systems in the region.

G-MW and CHW have long standing rights to take water in the Bullarook System. These are poorly defined at the bulk level at the current time. A process is in train to convert these long standing rights to bulk entitlements.

The environment currently has no formal entitlement to water from the Bullarook System. G-MW operates the system to provide minimum passing flows at specific points. These flows provide system operating water which benefits domestic and stock users and the environment.

The percentage and megalitre share of the Bullarook system water resource for agriculture, the environment and urban use will be available when the bulk entitlements are completed.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9141. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): Have any outlet pipelines from Newlyn Reservoir been extended to provide possible connection to the Goldfields Superpipe Ballarat Link.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

No pipelines have been extended from Newlyn Reservoir to provide possible connection to the Goldfields Superpipe Ballarat link.

The most recent significant pipeline connection from Newlyn Reservoir was to Cosgrave Reservoir, completed in 2008. This connection allowed Central Highlands Water to pump its allocation in Newlyn Reservoir to Cosgrave Reservoir and then to supply Ballarat. Pumping through this pipeline commenced in February 2008.

Water: Newlyn Reservoir

9142. MR VOGELS — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Water): Does either the Minister or the Department of Sustainability and Environment have future intentions to connect Newlyn reservoir to the Goldfields Superpipe Ballarat Link.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Central Highlands Water (CHW) has conducted a desktop study on the viability of connecting the Goldfields Superpipe to the Newlyn Reservoir. Based on this desktop study, CHW has commenced discussions with Goulburn-Murray Water, the Department of Sustainability and Environment and North Central Catchment

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Management Authority regarding a trial release of water from CHW’s entitlement in the Newlyn Reservoir to Tullaroop Reservoir via Birches Creek.

The trial will ascertain the losses that would be experienced in transferring water from Newlyn to Tullaroop to supply Maryborough and other towns. Depending on the outcome of this trial, a decision will then be made on any future connection of the Goldfields Superpipe to the Newlyn Reservoir.

Industrial relations: Innovation, Industry and Regional Development — long service leave

9145. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Industrial Relations: In each of the financial years 2006–07 and 2007–08:

(1) How many complaints relating to long service leave did the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development receive. (2) How many complaints were investigated. (3) How many prosecutions for underpayment were launched.

ANSWER:

I am informed as follows:

1 During the year 2006–2007, 96 new complaints were received by the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development and 97 in the year 2007–2008.

2 During the year 2006-2007, 119 total complaints were investigated by the Department and 118 in the year 2007-2008.

3 During the year 2006–2007, 1 prosecution was launched for underpayment following an investigation by the Department, and 2 prosecutions in 2007-2008.

Health: GriefLine — funding

9154. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): In relation to $100,000 worth of funding for GriefLine announced by the Premier on 24 March 2009:

(1) When will GriefLine receive the funding. (2) What was the consultation and agreement process that was carried out by the Department of Human Services leading up to the announcement. (3) What guarantees have the Government provided to ensure that GriefLine receives Government funding in future years.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

GriefLine has never received funding from the State Government. The State Government through the Department of Human Services funds an integrated statewide system through the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. This direction was taken following a 2004 review of specific grief and bereavement services to determine the future role and focus of specialist bereavement services in Victoria. The decision to fund one statewide service was adopted to reduce the confusion to potential service users and create an integrated statewide service.

GriefLine has been contacted and it has been confirmed that the Victorian Government is committed to providing $100,000 in funding to LifeLine Australia for the integration of GriefLine’s services. The provision of this funding to LifeLine is contingent on LifeLine reaching a suitable agreement with GriefLine to incorporate its services.

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I understand that GriefLine has received two letters from LifeLine offering to explore options for collaboration between the two organisations. I also understand that the Department of Human Services has also advised GriefLine that they are willing to provide further advice and direction to support the service as it moves ahead.

Health: GriefLine — merger

9155. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): Will GriefLine be compelled to merge with Lifeline as a condition of receiving the $100,000 worth of funding announced by the Premier on 24 March 2009.

I am informed that:

Health: GriefLine — merger

9156. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Health): In relation to the Department of Human Services’ proposal to merge GriefLine with Lifeline:

(1) Does the minister support the Department’s proposal. (2) When was Lifeline consulted about the proposed merger. (3) When was GriefLine consulted about the proposed merger.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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Housing: reforms

9158. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to stage one of the $6.4 billion housing component of the Federal Government’s Nation Building and Economic Stimulus Plan:

(1) How much money will Victoria receive. (2) Which Victorian Lower House electorates will receive a share of this funding and how much money will each of these electorates receive. (3) How many new dwellings will be built in Victoria with this funding. (4) How many new dwellings will be built in each electorate. (5) How many spot purchases will be or have been acquired. (6) How many existing Victorian public housing properties will receive maintenance and/or repairs as a result of this funding. (7) In which electorates are the existing public housing properties that will receive maintenance and/or repairs and how many properties will receive maintenance in each electorate. (8) What were the project proposals put forward by the Victorian Government to the Federal Government for stage one. (9) Which of the project proposals were successful in being earmarked for funding in stage one.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

(1) Victoria is expected to receive $1.6 Billion dollars over the next 3 years.

(2) Victoria is currently conducting a Registration of Interest process and is assessing a considerable number of submissions. To date these submissions cover the entire state of Victoria, both Metropolitan and Regional areas.

(3) 5000 new dwellings will be constructed using this funding.

(4) Victoria is currently conducting the Registration of Interest process and it is expected that the 5000 properties will be located across Victoria in both Metropolitan and Regional areas.

(5) The 5000 will be new build not spot purchase of existing dwellings.

(6) It is expected that the repairs and maintenance funding will benefit 5600 social housing dwellings across Victoria through either direct improvement or through improvement to common facilities (for example; foyers and security.)

(7) Properties that will benefit from the funding are being selected progressively through the roll out of funding, in accordance with Commonwealth Government Housing Guidelines. The selection of properties depends on a range of factors including property condition, contractor capacity and vacancy status.

(8) 300 Public Housing dwellings and 367 Housing Association dwellings.

(9) 300 Public Housing dwellings and 367 Housing Association dwellings.

Housing: reforms

9159. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to reforms agreed to by the Victorian Government as a condition of the $6.4 billion housing component of the Federal Government’s Nation Building and Economic Stimulus Plan:

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(1) How will the Government integrate public and community housing waiting lists. (2) What support arrangements are being implemented by the Government to assist social housing tenants to transition from social housing to affordable private rental and home ownership as their circumstances change. (3) How will the Government increase transparency in accounting and reporting standards to allow clear and objective assessments that meet public accountability requirements. (4) How will the Government improve tenancy management and maintenance benchmarks for social housing. (5) How will the Government better match tenants with appropriate dwelling types. (6) What will the Government’s policies be which will aim to set rent to reflect the types of dwellings occupied by tenants.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The reforms identified in item (1) to (6) of the member’s question form part of the National policy reform agenda emanating from the Commonwealth/State Housing Agreements. Responsibility for overseeing these reforms has been assigned to Housing Ministers across Australia. These reforms have relevance across jurisdictions requiring work to occur at a national level. Housing Ministers will report to COAG in December 2009 with further details on how the reform will be implemented across Australia.

Housing: fire safety — Barwon south-west region

9163. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Barwon South West Region’s 5,586 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

(1) How many properties are fitted with smoke detectors. (2) How many properties are fitted with smoke detectors that are wired into the property’s electricity. (3) Whose responsibility is it to maintain these smoke detectors (whether they are battery operated or wired in). (4) If maintenance of the smoke detectors is an Office of Housing responsibility, how often are they checked and/or maintained. (5) How many properties are fitted with internal fire extinguishers. (6) Whose responsibility is it to maintain these fire extinguishers. (7) If maintenance of the fire extinguishers is an Office of Housing responsibility, how often are they checked and/or maintained.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

There are 72,681 director-owned public housing properties in eight Department of Human Services (DHS) regions identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007-2008:

(1) All director-owned public housing properties are fitted with smoke detectors.

(2) Office of Housing data does not detail how many properties are fitted with smoke detectors that are wired into the property’s electricity. All new properties constructed for the Director of Housing since January 2001 are required to be wired into the property’s electricity.

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(3) The responsibility for the smoke detectors is the property owner’s. There is no requirement to maintain smoke alarms, however, the Office of Housing repairs or replaces smoke detectors when advised of a fault, and requests tenants to clean and test periodically.

(4) Smoke detectors are checked and/or replaced at the beginning of each tenancy, and when reported as being non-functional or missing by tenants or workers.

(5) There are approximately 1,238 properties fitted with external fire extinguishers in high-rise and walk-up units.

(6) The Office of Housing is responsible to maintain internal fire extinguishers.

(7) Internal fire extinguishers are maintained as per Australian Standard (AS) 1851, on a six-monthly basis and to prescribed levels.

Housing: fire safety — eastern metropolitan region

9164. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Eastern Metropolitan Region’s 6,728 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Housing: fire safety — Gippsland region

9165. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Gippsland Region’s 4,146 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

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ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Housing: fire safety — Grampians region

9166. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Grampians Region’s 3,419 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Housing: fire safety — Hume region

9167. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Hume Region’s 4,665 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

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Housing: fire safety — Loddon Mallee region

9168. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Loddon Mallee Region’s 5,281 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Housing: fire safety — north and west metropolitan region

9169. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to North and West Metropolitan Region’s 27,124 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Housing: fire safety — southern metropolitan region

9170. MS LOVELL — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Housing): In relation to Southern Metropolitan Region’s 15,732 director-owned public housing properties identified in the Summary of Housing Assistance Programs 2007–2008:

(1) How many properties are fitted with smoke detectors.

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(2) How many properties are fitted with smoke detectors that are wired into the property’s electricity. (3) Whose responsibility is it to maintain these smoke detectors (whether they are battery operated or wired in). (4) If maintenance of the smoke detectors is an Office of Housing responsibility, how often are they checked and/or maintained. (5) How many properties are fitted with internal fire extinguishers. (6) Whose responsibility is it to maintain these fire extinguishers. (7) If maintenance of the fire extinguishers is an Office of Housing responsibility, how often are they checked and/or maintained.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

Refer to the response for question number 9163.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9184. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Toorak Road and Yarra Street, South Yarra, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

No.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9185. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Toorak Road and River Street, South Yarra, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Yes, in accordance with dialogue with the local council.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9186. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Toorak Road and Cromwell Road, South Yarra, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

No.

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Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9187. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Toorak Road and Grange Road, Toorak, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

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

Yes, in accordance with dialogue with the local council.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9188. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Commercial Road and Balmoral Street, Prahran, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Yes, in accordance with dialogue with the local council.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9189. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Malvern Road and Bray Street, Prahran, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Yes, in accordance with dialogue with the local council.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9190. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Malvern Road and Surrey Road, Prahran, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Yes, in accordance with dialogue with the local council.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9191. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of Malvern Road and Mathoura Road, Toorak, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

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No.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9193. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of High Street and The Avenue, Windsor, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

No.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9194. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): Will the intersection of High Street and Spring Road, Malvern, be classified as a “major intersection” under the new clearways regulations soon to be imposed in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

No.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9195. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Punt Road and Chapel Street on the north side of Toorak Road from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

All PM clearways that currently start at 4pm or later, will start at 4pm. At intersections with traffic signals the PM clearways will commence from 3pm and extend for approximately 100 metres on either side of the intersection;

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking spaces available between 3pm-4pm on Toorak Road north side between Punt Road and Chapel Street is approximately 53 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9196. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Osborne Street and Chapel Street, South Yarra on the north side of Toorak Road from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

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ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking spaces available between 3pm-4pm between Osborne Street and Chapel Street is approximately 22 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9197. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Williams Road and Grange Road, Toorak on the north side of Toorak Road from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The section of Toorak Road north side between Williams Road and Wallace Avenue consists of approximately 70m strip for “No Standing–Taxi excepted” (Clearway 3pm-7pm), 25m strip for “No Standing–Taxi excepted” (Clearway 4pm-7pm), and 40m strip for “Taxi Zone–Midnight–5AM” (Clearway 4pm-7pm).

The total number of on-road parking spaces available between 3pm-4pm on Toorak Road north side between Williams Road and Grange Road is approximately 29 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9198. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Grange Road and Orrong Road, Toorak on the north side of Toorak Road from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

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Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available on this section is approximately 26 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9199. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Punt Road and Chapel Street, South Yarra on the north side of Commercial Road from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The total parking available between 3pm-4pm on this section of Commercial Road is approximately 15 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9200. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Chapel Street and Williams Road, Prahran on the north side of Malvern Road from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The total number of on-road parking available between 3pm-4pm on this section of Malvern Road is approximately 32 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9201. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Williams Road and Mathoura Road on the north side of Malvern Road, South Yarra from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

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ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available between 3pm-4pm is approximately 20 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9202. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Punt Road and Chapel Street on the north side of High Street, Prahran, from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available between 3pm–4pm on this section is approximately 40 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9203. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Chapel Street and Williams Road on the north side of High Street from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available between 3pm-4pm on this section is approximately 39 spaces.

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Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9204. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Williams Road and Orrong Road, Windsor on the north side of High Street from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available between 3pm-4pm on this section is approximately 56 spaces.

Roads and ports: clearways — city of Stonnington

9205. MRS COOTE — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): How many parking spaces will be available between Glenferrie Road and Tooronga Road, Malvern on the north side of High Street from 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. each afternoon under the new Clearways regulations in the City of Stonnington.

ANSWER:

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

Firstly to clarify the PM clearway arrangements:

Existing clearways that start earlier than 4pm will all change to start at 3pm along the full length of the road; and all PM clearways will end at 7pm.

The number of on-road parking available between 3pm-4pm on this section is approximately 63 spaces.

Roads and ports: Hampton Street, Brighton — pedestrian safety

9207. MR RICH-PHILLIPS — To ask the Minister for Industry and Trade (for the Minister for Roads and Ports): In relation to the investigation undertaken by VicRoads in relation to the provision of a pedestrian crossing on Hampton Street in Dendy Village, Brighton:

(1) On which precise date(s) was the investigation undertaken. (2) What time(s) of the day(s) was the investigation undertaken. (3) How many people did the officers doing the investigation witness crossing the roads. (4) What specific part of the precinct was monitored. (5) What constitutes low pedestrian traffic. (6) What constitutes medium pedestrian traffic. (7) What constitutes high pedestrian traffic.

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(8) How many people need to cross the road in a one hour period for it to be determined that a pedestrian crossing is necessary.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

An investigation into pedestrian traffic was carried out at Hampton Street Dendy Village on Friday 31 October 2008 between 4 and 6pm. The maximum per hour pedestrian traffic across that period was 50 people. The investigation occurred in the Dendy Village shopping centre, in the vicinity of the milk bar, opposite the off-street car park. Pedestrians crossing approximately 20 metres either side were counted. Low pedestrian traffic is considered to be below 60 people per hour; medium is between 60 and 99; high is greater than 100 people per hour.

Any proposals for pedestrian crossings are evaluated on a statewide and region wide basis taking such factors as safety, amenity and congestion into account.

Mental health: drug services — funding

9251. MR DALLA-RIVA — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change (for the Minister for Mental Health): Why has funding for drug services declined by 0.7 per cent in real terms in the 2009–10 State Budget.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

The Department’s Drug Services Output group funding includes both departmental and external services expenditure.

The Department has increased Drugs services funding by 2.9 per cent (this is the published figure in the budget) which includes an indexation increase of 3.14 per cent for three years as agreed with VCOSS and $4.5 million on alcohol prevention and treatment services. The 2009-10 budget excludes once-off funding provided in 2008-09 and also reflects the transfer of the Custodial Health Alcohol and Drug (CHAD) Nurses Program to Victoria Police which was effective from 1 July 2009.

VCOSS has welcomed the increased price indexation for community sector services to 3.14 per cent (up from 2.9 per cent in 2008-09) for three years plus the continuation of $2 million per annum capacity building payments.

Environment and climate change: energy efficiency programs

9256. MS PENNICUIK — To ask the Minister for Environment and Climate Change:

(1) In light of increasing energy and water cost pressures, what additional assistance is provided in the Budget for upgrading the efficiency of domestic energy and water consuming appliances specifically in low income, rural and regional, and tenanted properties. (2) What budget has been allocated for the energy and water task force run by Sustainability Victoria. (3) What guarantee can the Government make, with regulation moving to Federal jurisdiction, for the continuation of energy hardship programs delivered to households experiencing utility stress. (4) Why has the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target not been structured to prioritise energy efficiency in those households that need it most.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

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The Victorian Government assists low income, rural and regional Victorians, and tenants, to minimise their energy and water costs through various programs, including:

The Energy and Water Task Force (EWTF), this program has already provided free home energy and water audits and retrofits to over 5000 low income households. Retrofits include installation of ceiling insulation; draught sealing of windows, doors and other air leakage points; installation of curtains and/or pelmets on windows; fitting of water efficient shower roses; and replacing incandescent globes with compact fluorescent globes.

The EWTF assists concession card households in disadvantaged communities, including private and public housing tenants, and owner occupiers. The Government has allocated funding to the EWTF until 2012, by which time it is anticipated it will have assisted 13,000 households to reduce their energy and gas bills, reduce their greenhouse emissions and improve their home’s comfort.

Concession card households can also receive a $100 government whitegoods rebate when accessing a no interest loan through various community organisations.

Water rebates for a variety of water saving products are also available for all households, including low income, rural and regional, and tenanted properties. These cover products such as rainwater tanks, grey water systems, dual flush toilets, water efficient showerheads, garden mulch and water efficient irrigation systems.

In addition, the Department of Human Services offers a range of programs specifically aimed at low income households including appliance grants, energy concessions and public housing retrofits.

In 2006 the Victorian Government enacted the Energy Legislation (Hardship, Metering and Other Matters) Act 2006, requiring energy retailers to assist domestic customers experiencing financial hardship, by providing options for energy audits and flexible options for the purchase of replacement domestic appliances.

The Commonwealth Government’s proposed national customer energy framework (NCEF), released for consultation on 30 April 2009, also requires energy retailers to have a Customer Hardship Policy, to effectively assist customers to better manage their energy bills on an ongoing basis. Although the NCEF will replace Victorian legislation, customer hardship policies under this draft largely reflect those already provided for in current Victorian energy legislation.

Victoria has robust consumer protection frameworks, especially in relation to hardship. Other jurisdictions will benefit from strengthened hardship provisions as a result of Victoria’s contribution to the NCEF.

The Victorian Government’s Energy Saver Incentive (ESI) scheme (formerly the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target scheme) aims to reduce household greenhouse gas emissions, increase household energy efficiency and promote development in industries that reduce consumer energy use. The ESI requires energy retailers to meet targets through energy efficiency activities in the residential sector. This is resulting in reduced costs for a range of energy saving technologies, such as energy smart light globes and low flow showerheads.

The ESI is available to all Victorian households, regardless of income or location.

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Treasurer: Clyde Road, Berwick — duplication

1641. MRS PEULICH — To ask the Treasurer: What are the details of the advice given to the Labor Candidate for LaTrobe, Mr Rodney Cocks, in relation to the commitment from the State Government to match Federal Labor’s promise to duplicate Clyde Road, Berwick.

ANSWER:

I am informed that:

My department has no record of any advice given to Mr Rodney Cocks in relation to this issue.