I wish to raise a matter for the Minister for Energy and Resources. The action I seek is for the minister to provide assurances that Victorians will not be disadvantaged by increased energy costs because of the government's smart meter program.
I have been approached by a very large number of const... (10-Mar)
The announcement that Inghams Enterprises is rebuilding in Somerville after its processing plant was partially destroyed by fire on 11 January is a great step forward for our local community. The loss of the plant was a major blow to the Inghams local workforce of around 700 employees and a further ... (25-Feb)
The Western Port Festival is on again from 26 to 28 February at the picturesque Hastings foreshore. The festival's program has something for all members of the family, with free entry and entertainment. The Western Port Festival is a fantastic community event run by a band of wonderful volunteers wh... (25-Feb)
I wish to pay tribute to a much loved member of our community, Heath Langdale. Heath passed away suddenly when training with his beloved Western Port Warriors football team on 3 February. Heath was a leader at the Warriors, his valuable skills helping the team win two premierships and two runner-up ... (25-Feb)
I rise to contribute to the debate on the 2010 statement of government intentions, entitled 'Families, fairness and the future of Victoria'. It is the first part of this title that I find so interesting -- the Brumby government's decision to revisit the family when it has so obviously neglected fami... (25-Feb)
I rise today to call on the Minister for Public Transport to immediately complete upgrades of the Bungower Road level crossing. The upgrade required includes both the installation of the boom gates that are so badly needed to provide a safety measure between cars and trains and completion of the foo... (04-Feb)
I would like to congratulate the parents, teachers, children and community of the Balnarring Primary School on the opening of its fantastic sustainability area, Bimblemeer. Last Friday, 4 December, Mrs Jan de Kretser, wife of the Governor of Victoria, officially opened the Bimblemeer sustainability ... (10-Dec)
I wish to pay tribute to a much-loved member of my local community, Susan Rowe of Somerville. Susan was a valued and dedicated local who sadly passed away in October from bone cancer. Susan was a longstanding member of the Hastings-Western Port Historical Society, undertaking the role of secretary f... (10-Dec)
The release of the Minister for Public Transport's Frankston-Mornington Peninsula bus service review last week revealed yet another massive failure by the Brumby government and the Minister for Public Transport. The review highlights the fact that the state government is either unwilling to or incap... (27-Nov)
I raise a matter for the attention of the Premier. The action I seek is for the Premier to detail to the community the full extent of his plan to industrialise Crib Point and surrounding townships.
It has recently become apparent that the proposed bitumen plant which this government intends to impo... (27-Nov)