Question 6831 Question asked by: Member for Morwell Directed to: Minister for Energy and Resources Asked on: 25 February 2016 REPLY: On 17 March 2016, I launched our Government’s blueprint for driving economic growth and creating new jobs for Victorians in key priority sectors. I also announced a $20 million Sector Growth Program to support the strategies, boost…
6685. Mr Northe to ask the Minister for Education — With reference to the Morwell Primary Schools Regeneration project, and noting the 2014 Victorian ALP Platform document that reiterates the importance of providing local job opportunities for local workers: (1) Will the businesses awarded and managing the project give preference to employing local contractors and workers based…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe this week in Parliament raised concerns on behalf of local CFA volunteers in relation to the Premiers meddling in EBA negotiations with the United Fire Fighters Union (UFU). Mr Northe said everyone agrees that career fire fighters deserve fair pay and conditions and this has never been disputed, but there…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the community to celebrate the achievements of exceptional business women by nominating them for the 2016 Telstra Business Women’s Awards. Mr Northe said the Telstra Business Women’s Awards recognise and reward the courage, leadership and creativity of Australia’s business women and play a critical role in raising…
Nationals Member for Morwell, Russell Northe, said 2016/17 State Budget had delivered some projects and initiatives for the Latrobe Valley but unfortunately many others were ignored. Coal royalties Mr Northe said the major concern out of the Budget was the Andrews Labor Government’s “electricity tax” which will be a serious financial impost on the region’s…
It has been revealed that Premier Daniel Andrews is considering a deal that would give the city-based United Firefighters Union unprecedented power to control the CFA. Nationals Member for Morwell Russell Northe said the UFU was demanding the ability to veto CFA management decisions, a move strongly opposed by the CFA’s management, board and volunteers.…
Students wishing to study Australia’s wartime history at overseas locations are encouraged to participate in the Victorian Government’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said students would be asked to consider the impacts World War I had on families of young soldiers. “The Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize is a unique opportunity…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging locals to attend ANZAC Day services across the Morwell Electorate this ANZAC Day. Mr Northe said a century ago, men and women from all over Australia were called upon to leave behind their family and friends and cross the sea to serve their country. “From a population of…
Member for Morwell and Chair of the “Get It Built” Committee, Russell Northe is pleased the State Government has bowed to community pressure and committed funding towards the long awaited Latrobe Creative Precinct. Mr Northe said our local community has for many years desired to see the redevelopment of the Latrobe Performing Arts Centre…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is calling on the State Labor Government to provide funding for the redevelopment of Latrobe Special Development School (SDS) in the upcoming State Budget. Mr Northe said that Latrobe SDS and the local community were hopeful that the school would receive funding given announcements made by the Government yesterday. “It…