My question is to the Minister for Health. Minister: the sudden announcement on 6 July of the COVID-related closure of the Victoria-New South Wales border has created chaos ever since, particularly in my electorate of Northern Victoria.
I give notice that, on the next day of meeting, I will move that this House recognises that many Victorians fail to appear when due to attend court; and I note that despite the fact that some of these people who fail to attend are already in custody in prison or on remand, they are still not successfully transported to court. I call on the Government to strengthen its policies and procedures so it is difficult for offenders to refuse to attend court.
I give notice that, on the next day of meeting, I will move that this House recognises that people who become a victim of crime due to the murder of a loved family member or friend and that this house endorses the improved support to victim support services such that they may provide ongoing support to victims.
For many residents, loneliness is an increasing issue with no visits from family, no outings, no special guests for singalongs or other activities that bring stimulation and joy to their days. There is no substitute for human contact and many families report to me the stress on both sides of not being able to visit their parent in aged care and the psychological impact of continued lockdown.
