Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today in Parliament highlighted many inconsistencies and confusion that applies with respect to current COVID-19 rules and restrictions. “I’ve been contacted by countless businesses and individuals that are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current Roadmap and when and how they can open” Mr Northe commenced. “Whilst I understand there…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe today used Question Time in State Parliament, to question the Minister for Jobs about the status of the much-heralded and proposed electric vehicle manufacturing facility earmarked for Morwell. “Today I questioned the Minister in seeking not only an update on whether a site had yet been identified, but also a…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has welcomed news that the ban on professional school photography in Government schools has been overturned. Mr Northe said he had previously raised the issue in Parliament and to various State Government Ministers following concerns raised by many within local school communities and from professional photographers. “The ban particularly in…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has indicated that the State Governments announcement of a modest easing of COVID-19 restrictions for Regional Victorians has been met with mixed views. For example, Mr Northe said that whilst the increase of patrons allowed at hospitality venues was welcomed in some quarters many others in the small business sector…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe yesterday in State Parliament raised serious concerns on behalf of many accommodation and hospitality businesses regarding the Governments recently announced strong penalties and rules that now apply for booking arrangements in Regional Victoria. The Government have implemented new measures in order to protect Regional Victorians from the higher risks of…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has welcomed the opportunity to support Ambulance Victoria’s Shocktober campaign for the month of October. Ambulance Victoria are encouraging communities to learn CPR and how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), everyday 18 Victorians suffer a cardiac arrest, this can happen to anyone anywhere at any time. “As part…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today welcomed clarification that face-coverings can be removed where practicable for professional photography shoots. Mr Northe had previously sought guidance from the State Government after being contacted by numerous photographers who had received mixed messages on what was allowable or not when performing professional photography services. “Of course, those…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe will today in Parliament call upon the Premier to urgently review the thresholds that apply to the “Last Step” within the reopening roadmap for Regional Victoria. Regional Victoria is currently operating within the “Third Step” of the Governments roadmap but before moving to the “Last Step” there has to be…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called upon the State Government to provide transparency and clarity around its energy policy, and specifically the content of its Emission Reduction Target plans to try and provide certainty around electricity supply, jobs and investment. “The State Government has in recent years, introduced a raft of legislative changes that…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today noted the launch of the State Governments $5 million Community Food Relief Fund that will help support local community organisations in supplying food to Victorians in need. “One-off grants of up to $75,000 are available to enable organisations to increase capacity to deliver and store food, whilst supporting…