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‘GIVEN UP ALREADY?’ MP QUIZZES MINISTER ■ Southern Metropolitan MLC Georgie Crozier has questioned Minister for Mental Health Ingrid Stitt if the State Government has already given up on its commitments following the Royal Commission. “My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Minister, you have slashed spending on new mental health initiatives to just over onetenth of the $1 billion the government expects to gouge from Victorian businesses via the mental health and wellbeing levy. Has the government given up on meeting its royal commission commitments?” Ms Stitt replied: “Absolutely not. I do take issue with the way you have framed your question, Ms Crozier, because the budget papers clearly show that output funding for the 2024–25 financial year is almost $3 billion, which is a historic high, and our government is proud of our record investment in mental health since the royal commission handed down its report in 2021. “We have already invested $6 billion into many, many initiatives. On 90 per cent of the recommendations, we are underway with the work to implement those. “We have record output funding in the budget, which is almost double what it was prior to the Royal Commission,” Ms Stitt said.
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■ Mornington Peninsula Shire has announced a ine-up of events designed to entertain kids during the school holidays (June 29-July 14). The Councvil has programs including how to become a pasta making pro, to magical games and nature play. Many of these adventures are free, or cost ‘pocket change’. “Our Libraries will be buzzing with activity,” said a Council representative. “Kids can dive into a world of imagination with magic shows, craft workshops, and join interactive storytelling events. “Teenagers won’t be left out. Drop into ourYouth Hubs where 10- to 17-year-olds can enjoy a bunch of activities like hanging out with friends, engaging in arts and crafts, gaming, cooking, puzzles, sports, and much more.” MPRG will be running workshops including on designing jewellery using personal keepsakes.
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■ Improvements to the Route 800 bus service between Chadstone and Dandenong have been mentioned in State Parliament by South-East Metropolitan MLC Michael Galea. “My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. This year’s State Budget included $29.7 million in additional funding to deliver expanded and upgraded bus services, helping people to get where they need to sooner. “This included upgrades to the Route 800 service, which included the provision of Sunday services. “I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and advocacy of public transport advocate Peter Parker, who has been extremely forthcoming and vocal on this upgrade, and it is wonderful to see once again a Labor Government listening to the community and delivering on what they are asking for. “Minister, how many commuters in the South-Eastern Metropolitan Region will benefit from Sunday services and expanded services on Route 800 running from Dandenong to Chadstone?” Enver Erdogan replied to Mr Galea that he would ensure that there was an appropriate Ministerial response to the question.
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