Crime has risen again in the Polwarth region under Denis Napthine with another 7.2 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the latest Victoria Police statistics. The statistics also show that family violence continues to rise with a 24.6 per cent increase in the Colac and Surfcoast region. Denis Napthine and the Liberals…
Crime has risen again in the South West under Denis Napthine with another 4.9 per cent increase from the previous year, according to the latest Victoria Police statistics. The statistics also show that family violence continues to rise with a 5.9% increase in the south west. Denis Napthine and the Liberals are making it harder…
The Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, and the federal Treasurer, Joe Hockey, have now delivered their first budget, and the people of Australia are truly gutted by what they have seen. The federal budget is an assault on the most vulnerable in our society and a betrayal by a craven government, despite the promises it made…
Tonight I make a statement on the Auditor-General’s report Access to Education for Rural Students, which was tabled in this house on 3 April. It is really important to go to the first paragraph of this report, because it sets out the facts and the context in which this report has been submitted. It says:…
Anzac Day provides an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have been injured and those who have paid the highest price of all in representing Australia in areas of conflict around the world for over 100 years. It is a time for reflection and a time to think of grief-stricken families and the carers…
I would like to acknowledge the Lovett brothers from Lake Condah, who were recently added to the Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll. Alfred, Leonard, Edward, Herbert and Frederick Lovett all fought on the Western Front in World War I, and all returned home safely. It has been noted by Britain’s Imperial War Museum that no other…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and it is in relation to Operation Newstart. Over the years I have had the opportunity to attend several graduation ceremonies at City Hall in relation to Operation Newstart, and I have had the privilege of listening to the stories and hearing about…
Family violence prevention in the south west will get the attention and support it deserves under a Labor Government, State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said. Labor recently announced it would establish Australia’s first Royal Commission into family violence if it wins the State Election in November. Family violence is not just a national…
Family violence prevention in Colac will get the attention and support it deserves under a Labor Government, State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said. Labor recently announced it would establish Australia’s first Royal Commission into family violence if it wins the State Election in November. Family violence is not just a national emergency –…
Dear Editor, Numerous articles have been published in this newspaper regarding the Melbourne to Warrnambool V-Line service, which is the worst serviced V-Line service in Victoria. At present there are just three services per day that Warrnambool and Colac public transport users can use to access services in Geelong and Melbourne — one in the…
My adjournment matter this evening is directed to the Premier and is in relation to workplace occupational health and safety matters. I was quite horrified to learn that this government has withdrawn the right of the community to be notified of company breaches of their obligations under health and safety legislation. For those in the chamber…
It is fair to say that the Minister for Health and his staff have drawn the longest bow in history for the government’s latest excuse for why it will not support the health and wellbeing of Victorian farmers. In the Hamilton Spectator a member of the Minister for Health’s staff was quoted as saying: It…
I rise to make a contribution in relation to the Gordon annual report 2013. This TAFE organisation is well known to a number of people in this chamber, as it is one of the oldest TAFEs in this state and has been operating for some time. It is the largest regional stand-alone TAFE in Victoria…
I rise to support the motion that has been put before us today by Ms Pulford. I say from the outset that I am absolutely appalled by the fact the Liberal Party has advised the house it will be voting against this motion. I can only conclude from the remarks of Mr David O’Brien that The…
Victoria is currently facing a youth unemployment crisis, with many of the worst-affected areas being in regional Victoria. On a number of occasions in this place I have spoken about areas in my electorate, which includes the Premier’s Assembly electorate of South-West Coast, that are experiencing significant youth unemployment rates. One does not need a…
I rise to support Mr Tee’s reasoned amendment and also to contribute to debate on the Transport Legislation Amendment (Further Taxi Reform and Other Matters) Bill 2014. Although the bill attempts to reform the taxi industry in this state, the opposition has significant concerns with it. These concerns were addressed in proposed amendments introduced by …
Another 1100 desperate Victorians have joined the housing waiting list after Denis Napthine failed to build new public and social housing. Portland recorded a 21.82 per cent increase over the last three months, with an extra 12 people now waiting for housing in Portland. There are now over 35,000 people waiting for accommodation, including almost…