Daily Archives: October 15, 2013

AUSTRALIA POST REGIONAL AND RURAL SERVICES

Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Peter Ryan. It is in relation to Australia Post’s plan to cut costs by cutting services and jobs in rural and regional Victoria. As the minister will be aware, there have been a number of articles in…

CONSUMER AFFAIRS LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2013

Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Bill 2013. I wish to reiterate that the opposition will not be opposing the bill. It has been noted by previous speakers in this debate — in this chamber and indeed in the other place —…

G21 MONTH OF ACTION

Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — The month of November is the G21 Month of Action to stop violence against women in the Geelong region. From 25 October to 25 November businesses and community members are encouraged to join the fight against violence through this month of action. Violence against women is the largest cause of death,…