Daily Archives: September 3, 2009

Libraries: Bannockburn

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Local Government and relates to the Brumby Labor government’s Living Libraries program. I have recently been made aware of a funding application for $500 000 made by the Golden Plains Shire Council to the state government’s Living Libraries program. This application details the Bannockburn library development project,…

RACING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (RACING INTEGRITY ASSURANCE) BILL

I rise to speak in support of the Racing Legislation Amendment (Racing Integrity Assurance) Bill 2009. I declare from the outset my membership of the Geelong Racing Club. The racing industry is tremendously important to the state of Victoria. It can lay claim to the creation of some 70 000 job opportunities per annum and…

PLANNING: PORTLAND HERITAGE BUILDINGS

Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is to the Minister for Planning, Justin Madden. As we know, Victoria’s heritage is recognised as one of the state’s competitive strengths, and investment in the restoration and maintenance of heritage is returned in economic, social and environmental benefits. Can the minister update the house on how the…