Completed
Public hearing information
There were three rounds of hearings for this inquiry
Round One: 12 May 2020 - 20 May 2020
Round Two: 11 August 2020 - 27 August 2020
Round Three: 27 November 2020 - 17 December 2020
Previous public hearings
Corrected transcripts of these hearings are published below when finalised by the Committee.
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Thursday 17 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
11:55 AM
The Honourable Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for the Coordination of Transport: COVID-19 Department of Transport Paul Younis, Secretary Nick Foa, Head of Transport Services Corey Hannett, Director-General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority -
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
12:40 PM
The Honourable Lisa Neville MP, Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, Water and Planning: COVID-19, and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning John Bradley, Secretary Victoria Police Shane Patton, Chief Commissioner Emergency Management Victoria Andrew Crisp, Emergency Management Commissioner Corrections Victoria Emma Cassar, Commissioner -
Tuesday 15 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
11:30 AM
The Honourable Jill Hennessy MP, Attorney-General and Minister for the Coordination of Justice and Community Safety – COVID-19 Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Corrections Victoria Emma Cassar, Commissioner Worksafe Victoria Colin Radford, Chief Executive Court Services Victoria Louise Anderson, Chief Executive Officer -
Friday 4 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
2:00 PM
The Honourable Martin Foley MP, Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Department of Health and Human Services Euan Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, Safer Care Victoria Terry Symonds, Deputy Secretary, Health and Wellbeing Argiri Alisandratos, Deputy Secretary, Children, Families, Communities and Disability Ben Rimmer, Associate Secretary, and Deputy Secretary, Housing Greg Stenton, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Chris Hotham, Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng, Deputy Chief Health Officer Sandy Pitcher, Deputy Secretary, COVID-19 Case Management, Contact and Outbreak -
Thursday 3 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
12:50 PM
The Honourable Martin Pakula MP, Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions: COVID-19, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Simon Phemister, Secretary Penelope McKay, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Lill Healy, Deputy Secretary, Industry Coordination and Recovery David Latina, Deputy Secretary, Jobs, Innovation and Business Engagemen -
Wednesday 2 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
12:45 PM
The Honourable James Merlino MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for the Coordination of Education and Training: COVID-19 Department of Education and Training Jenny Atta, Secretary Anthony Bates PSM, Associate Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Financial Policy and Information Services Lee Watts, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Higher Education and Skills Kim Little, Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Education David Howes, Deputy Secretary, Schools and Regional Services Chris Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian School Building Authority Stephen Gniel, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authorit -
Tuesday 1 December 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
1:40 PM
Tim Pallas MP, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance – COVID-19 Department of Treasury and Finance David Martine, Secretary Trudy Hart, Acting Deputy Secretary, Economic Division Jamie Driscoll, Deputy Secretary, Budget and Finance Division -
Friday 27 November 2020
Queen's Hall, Spring Street, Melbourne, 3004
12:00 PM
The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, Premier Department of Premier and Cabinet Jeremi Moule, Secretary Kate Houghton, Deputy Secretary, Social Policy Group -
Thursday 27 August 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
Victorian Council of Social Service Emma King, Chief Executive Officer Deborah Fewster, Manager, Advocacy and Engagement Brooke McKail9:45 AM
Aboriginal Executive Council AEC Indi Clarke, Executive Officer, Koorie Youth Council Nerita Waight, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Muriel Bamblet, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency Jill Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation James Atkinson, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Community Elders Services11:25 AM
Australian Muslim Social Services Agency Fardawsa Haji Adna Abdikadir, Deputy Director12:10 PM
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria Eddie Micallef, Chairperson Chris Christoforou, Executive Officer1:15 PM
Orygen Patrick McGorry AO, Executive Director Kerryn Pennell, Director, Strategic Relations and Policy2:00 PM
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) Katherine Ellis, Chief Executive Officer Thomas Feng, Media and Communications Manager -
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Jill Hennessy MP, Attorney-General and Minister for the Coordination of Justice and Community Safety – COVID-19 Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Worksafe Victoria Colin Radford, Chief Executive Corrections Victoria Emma Cassar, Commissioner Court Services Victoria Louise Anderson, Chief Executive Officer11:15 AM
The Honourable Lisa Neville MP, Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, Water and Planning: COVID-19, and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning John Bradley, Secretary Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Victoria Police Shane Patton, Chief Commissioner Emergency Management Victoria Andrew Crisp, Emergency Management Commissioner1:45 PM
Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission Kristen Hilton, Commissioner Emily Howie, Head of Legal and Dispute Resolution Catherine Dixon, Executive Director -
Tuesday 25 August 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable James Merlino MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for the Coordination of Education and Training: COVID-19 Department of Education and Training Jenny Atta, Secretary David Howes, Deputy Secretary, Schools and Regional Services Anthony Bates PSM, Associate Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Financial Policy and Information Services Chris Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian School Building Authority Lee Watts, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Higher Education and Skills Susan McDonald, Acting Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Education Department of Premier and Cabinet John Batho, Acting Deputy Secretary, Fairer Victoria Elly Patira, Executive Director, Social Policy Group11:15 AM
Victorian Principals Association (primary schools) Anne-Maree Kliman, President Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals Sue Bell, President12:00 PM
Independent Education Union Victoria Tasmania Debra James, General Secretary Loretta Cotter, Deputy Secretary1:10 PM
Australian Education Union Victoria Meredith Peace, Branch President Justin Mullay, Deputy President1:55 PM
Amaze Fiona Sharkie, Chief Executive Officer Association of Children with a Disability Karen Dimmock, Chief Executive Officer2:40 PM
SPELD Victoria (Specific Learning Disabilities) Matt Foran, President Principals’ Association of Specialist Schools Cameron Peverett, President3:35 PM
Holmesglen Institute Mary Faraone, Chief Executive Joanne James, Chief Financial Officer4:40 PM
Parents Victoria Gail McHardy, Executive Officer -
Thursday 13 August 2020
Meeting Room G6, 55 Saint Andrews Place, East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for the Coordination of Transport: COVID-19 Department of Transport Paul Younis, Secretary Nick Foa, Head of Transport Services Corey Hannett, Director-General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority11:15 AM
City of Melbourne Sally Capp, Lord Mayor Justin Hanney, Chief Executive Officer -
Wednesday 12 August 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
Tim Pallas MP, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance – COVID-19 Department of Treasury and Finance David Martine, Secretary Matt O'Connor, Deputy Secretary11:15 AM
The Honourable Martin Pakula MP, Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions: COVID-19, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Simon Phemister, Secretary Penelope McKay, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Andrew Abbott, Deputy Secretary, Creative, Sport and Visitor Economy David Latina, Deputy Secretary, Jobs, Innovation and Business Engagemen2:30 PM
Gigi Foster, Professor, Director of Education, University of New South Wales Business School -
Tuesday 11 August 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, Premier Department of Premier and Cabinet Chris Eccles, Secretary Tim Ada, Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy and State Productivity Group11:15 AM
The Honourable Jenny Mikakos MLC, Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services – COVID-19 Department of Health and Human Services Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer Allen Cheng, Deputy Chief Health Officer Kym Peake, Secretary Terry Symonds, Deputy Secretary, Health and Wellbeing Euan Wallace, Chief Executive Officer, Safer Care Victoria2:45 PM
Australian Medical Association Julian Rait OAM, President , Victoria3:30 PM
Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association Alison Verhoeven, Chief Executive4:25 PM
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Lisa Fitzpatrick, State Secretary, Victoria5:55 PM
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Sharon Lewin, Director -
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Jacinta Allan MP, Minister for the Coordination of Transport: COVID-19 Department of Transport Corey Hannett, Director-General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority Paul Younis, Secretary Jeroen Weimar, Head of Transport Services11:03 AM
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Adrian Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer11:56 AM
Master Builders Association Victoria Rebecca Casson, Chief Executive Officer12:39 PM
Victorian Council of Social Service Emma King, Chief Executive Officer Brooke McKail, Manager, Policy and Research Deborah Fewster, Manager, Advocacy and Engagement1:47 PM
Domestic Violence Victoria Alison Macdonald, Acting Chief Executive Officer Alison Birchall, Acting Policy Unit Manager2:30 PM
Tenants Victoria Jennifer Beveridge, Chief Executive Officer Ben Cording, Principal Solicitor3:13 PM
Council to Homeless Persons Jenny Smith, Chief Executive Officer Kate Colvin, Manager Policy and Communications4:49 PM
Aged and Community Services Australia Patricia Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer -
Tuesday 19 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Jill Hennessy MP, Attorney-General and Minister for the Coordination of Justice and Community Safety – COVID-19 Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Worksafe Victoria Colin Radford, Chief Executive Corrections Victoria Emma Cassar, Commissioner Court Services Victoria Louise Anderson, Chief Executive Officer11:13 AM
The Honourable Lisa Neville MP, Minister for the Coordination of Environment, Land, Water and Planning: COVID-19, and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Victoria Police Graham Ashton, Chief Commissioner Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning John Bradley, Secretary Department of Justice and Community Safety Rebecca Falkingham, Secretary Emergency Management Victoria Andrew Crisp, Emergency Management Commissioner1:41 PM
Federation of Community Legal Centres Shorna Moore, Director of Policy and Engagement Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service Nerita Waight, Chief Executive Officer Justice Connect Samantha Sowerwine, Principal Lawyer, Homeless Law2:24 PM
Law Institute of Victoria Sam Pandya, President Adam Awty, Chief Executive Officer3:07 PM
Municipal Association of Victoria Kerry Thompson, Chief Executive Officer Coral Ross, President4:00 PM
Australian Services Union Lisa Darmanin, Branch Secretary, Victorian Michelle Jackson, Deputy Secretary, Victorian -
Monday 18 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable James Merlino MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for the Coordination of Education and Training: COVID-19 Department of Education and Training Jenny Atta, Secretary Anthony Bates PSM, Associate Secretary and Deputy Secretary, Financial Policy and Information Services David Howes, Deputy Secretary, Schools and Regional Services Kim Little, Deputy Secretary, Early Childhood Education Sandy Pitcher, Deputy Secretary, Higher Education and Skills Chris Keating, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian School Building Authority Department of Premier and Cabinet Brigid Monagle, Deputy Secretary, Fairer Victoria Elly Patira, Executive Director, Social Policy Group11:13 AM
Victorian Principals Association (primary schools) Anne-Maree Kliman, President Andrew Dalgleish, Deputy President and Principal of Montpellier Primary School1:04 PM
Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals Sue Bell, President Colin Axup, Deputy President and Principal of Suzanne Cory High School1:47 PM
Australian Education Union Victoria Meredith Peace, Branch President Justin Mullay, Deputy President2:30 PM
National Union of Students Molly Willmott, President Lincoln Aspinall, National Education Officer3:23 PM
Australian Association of Special Education Felicity Bellingham, President (Victorian Chapter) Helen Hatherly, Vice-President (Victorian Chapter)4:06 PM
Victorian Student Representative Council Nina Laitala, Executive Officer Wai Yan Moe, Student, Cheltenham Secondary College -
Thursday 14 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
Visit Victoria Brendan McClements, Chief Executive Officer Holly Little, Head of Corporate Affairs9:43 AM
Victoria Tourism Industry Council Felicia Mariani, Chief Executive Susie Filleti, Head of Memberships and Partnerships12:02 PM
Australian Retailers Association Paul Zahra, Chief Executive Officer Fleur Brown, Head of Communications1:10 PM
Chapel Street Precinct Association Inc. Justin O’Donnell, Executive Chairperson/President1:53 PM
Victorian Small Business Commission Judy O’Connell, Victorian Small Business Commissioner -
Wednesday 13 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
Tim Pallas MP, Minister for the Coordination of Treasury and Finance – COVID-19 Department of Treasury and Finance David Martine, Secretary Matt O’Connor, Deputy Secretary, Industrial Relations Victoria Amy Auster, Deputy Secretary, Economic Division Jamie Driscoll, Deputy Secretary, Budget and Finance Division11:13 AM
The Honourable Martin Pakula MP, Minister for the Coordination of Jobs, Precincts and Regions: COVID-19, Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Simon Phemister, Secretary David Latina, Deputy Secretary, Jobs, Innovation and Business Engagemen Penelope McKay, Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services Andrew Abbott, Deputy Secretary, Creative, Sport and Visitor Economy2:24 PM
Victorian Trades Hall Council Luke Hilakari, Secretary Wil Stracke, Assistant Secretary -
Tuesday 12 May 2020
Parliament of Victoria, 55 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne Vic, Australia , East Melbourne, 3002
9:00 AM
The Honourable Daniel Andrews MP, Premier Department of Premier and Cabinet Chris Eccles, Secretary11:13 AM
The Honourable Jenny Mikakos MLC, Minister for the Coordination of Health and Human Services – COVID-19 Department of Health and Human Services Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer Kym Peake, Secretary Terry Symonds, Deputy Secretary, Health and Wellbeing4:17 PM
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Lisa Fitzpatrick, State Secretary, Victoria