Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Responses

Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (18:41): There have been 12 matters that have been raised tonight, ranging from education, Commonwealth Games, public transport, agriculture and multicultural festivals to early childhood and planning. I thank members for their contributions. They will be referred to the relevant ministers.

Just on the point of assistance for workers, which was mentioned in my ministers statement and referred to by Ms Bath this afternoon, can I take this opportunity to encourage all affected workers to come forward and engage with the department. The government has announced that there will be a series of support mechanisms for directly affected workers, and we will continue to consult with workers, peak organisations, businesses and timber communities. The overarching concept, Ms Bath, is that this will be a just transition. We are aware that many workers are affected in many different ways, but this government is committed to a just transition for all workers. Can I also of course encourage people to make contact with the department and to make contact with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s forest transition team. There is also ForestWorks, and of course there are the skills and jobs centres, just to name a few.

The PRESIDENT: The house stands adjourned.

House adjourned 6:43 pm.