Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:29): (1338) My question is to the Minister for Environment. Minister, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is issuing infringement notices to Victorians camping in state forests, including around the Grampians. Why is the government fining Victorians who are undertaking lawful recreational activity?
Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:30): Thank you, Minister, for your response. I did say ‘lawful’ recreational activity that they were being fined for. Minister, is the increase in infringement activity linked to the government’s failure to reach a wage agreement with the union representing park rangers and public sector staff, and is the purpose of these fines to reduce demand on public facilities that are no longer being fully maintained?