Last month Member for Morwell Russell Northe commenced a petition calling upon the State Government to explore every possible option to reopen Hazelwood Pondage for the benefit of local residents and tourists alike. “On behalf of the Morwell Electorate and due to the overwhelming outcry from concerned residents, stakeholders and users of Hazelwood Pondage, over…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament, acknowledged enormous contributions from two incredible leaders in our community. “Today in Parliament, I’ve paid tribute today to two upstanding members of our region, who have worked tirelessly for many years to improve the lives of people in our towns”, Mr Northe said. “Their drive and…
With Victoria currently relying on more than 80% of its electricity, supply from brown Coal (75%) and Gas (6.2%) the Minister for Energy has been questioned on what future Victorian Renewable Energy Targets (VRET) will mean for existing Latrobe Valley Power Stations. The Member for Morwell has yesterday in question time queried the State Governments…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (17:30): My question is to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. Minister, your government has pledged a Victorian renewable energy target, VRET, of 50 per cent by 2030. Minister, I ask if any modelling has been undertaken to understand what energy generation sources and associated percentages of those same sources…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is teaming up with Morwell Neighbourhood House in collecting Easter egg’s so in turn these donations can be handed to families that may be experiencing challenging times over the Easter period. Mr Northe will be accepting donations of Easter Eggs at his office in 12 George Street Morwell – Mr…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has expressed profound disappointment with the State Government’s plans to force Victorians who live to the east of the City, including Latrobe Valley residents, to fund the building of their West Gate Tunnel project. “Last week in Parliament, I spoke on the Andrew’s Government West Gate Tunnel Bill 2019 in…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used Question Time in Parliament, to call upon the State Government to support the registered charities that help our local Farmers in need. “I just cannot accept that the Latrobe Valley continue to face significant and extreme weather and drought conditions that the Government can’t provide support for our…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has used Question Time in Parliament, to call upon the State Government to support the registered charities that help our local Farmers in need. “I just cannot accept that the Latrobe Valley continue to face significant and extreme weather and drought conditions that the Government can’t provide support for our…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has made a contribution on the electorate’s behalf in Parliament towards new legislation that seeks to reduce energy prices in Victoria. “Last week, the Victorian Parliament debated the Energy Legislation Amendment (Victorian Default Offer) Bill 2019”, Mr Northe said, “this new legislation has the aim to provide fairer electricity prices…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (14:09): It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the West Gate Tunnel (Truck Bans and Traffic Management) Bill 2019. The bill does three main things: it provides for the modification, amendment and tabling of the West Gate Tunnel agreement; it provides for the collection and enforcement of tolls in relation…