Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (17:01): I rise today to participate in the grievance debate, and I am grateful for the opportunity, which does not come around too frequently. But ironically this opportunity to grieve comes on 1 December, which actually marks 20 years to the day since my father’s sudden passing. So I firstly grieve for my mum, my…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (19:14): (6162) My adjournment debate is directed to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to enact a COVID-specific campaign award program that goes some way to recognising the incredible efforts of the many people, businesses and organisations who have assisted and are still assisting us to get through…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has this week in Parliament called upon the Health Minister and the Government to commit to establishing a dedicated hospice facility in the Latrobe Valley. “I have had many conversations with local residents and families over a period of time seeking that the Government establish a dedicated hospice facility for…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (12:29): My question is directed to the Minister for Health. Minister, the Latrobe health advocate, appointed by the government and located in the Latrobe Valley, is required as part of her remit to ensure local health issues are raised with and responded to by the state government. In July 2019 the health advocate…
Unfortunately, the State Government has finally confirmed that the proposed SEA Electric vehicle manufacturing plant earmarked to be built in Morwell will not proceed. It’s a disappointing outcome to say the least for a community that has been through so much in recent years. This project promised so much and given it was backed by…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) Speaker, I rise to speak on the Public Health and Wellbeing (Pandemic Management) Bill 2021. First, can I commend every single Victorian who is has been working on the response to this pandemic. Your ongoing work and efforts are valued and respected and we say thank you. And prior to providing my…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (19:17): (6112) My adjournment debate matter is directed to the Attorney-General in the other place, and the action I seek is for the Attorney-General to adopt the recommendations contained within a report just completed by my parliamentary intern, Georgina Stephens. Georgina has done an incredible job in compiling evidence, research and background…
17 March 2020 – Questions without Notice Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (12:34): Premier, the Traralgon Vineyard also informed me this morning of eight event cancellations due to COVID-19 concerns in the last few days, which has placed enormous strain on the viability of their business going forward. They are one of many businesses who are already…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (6043) My adjournment debate is directed to the Premier. The action I seek is for the Premier to provide all Victorian citizens including those who are unvaccinated with a plan that ensures Victorians do not lose their employment or liberties as a result of the government’s COVID vaccination mandate. Since the state…
My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Education. Minister, there are a multitude of pedestrian safety issues at Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon and on behalf of parents of students, School Council and the local community I ask, what is the latest information with respect to improving pedestrian safety, and traffic flows in…