Derek Amos and Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Gye Mr NORTHE: Two community members were deservedly recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday honours list. Derek Amos was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his service to the Gippsland community. Derek is a former member for Morwell and Latrobe City councillor. He has been busy in…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (11:16): My question is for the Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade. Minister, as you would be aware, the closure of Hazelwood power station and the Carter Holt Harvey sawmill in Morwell has impacted the jobs and livelihoods of hundreds of local workers, contractors and local businesses. With regard to the current…
MORWELL ELECTORATE PROJECTS Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (19:08): (789) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade. The action I seek is for the minister to meet with local business owners, investors and developers who have approved projects within the Morwell electorate and for the minister to hear firsthand of their ongoing…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (11:41): (734) My question is directed to the Minister for Regional Development in the other place. Minister, what is the latest information regarding the government’s stance on the future of Hazelwood Pondage in my electorate? Hazelwood Pondage has been closed to the general public for months, and many members of my local…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (12:26): My question is to the Minister for Mental Health. Minister, on 20 September last year in question time I asked about the government’s commitment to its target of halving the Victorian suicide rate by 2025, and more specifically to the battle of suicide prevention in my electorate where we lose too…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (09:58): It was a privilege to once again honour the men and women who have served our country at the 2019 Anzac Day services across the Morwell electorate. It was terrific to see such strong crowds attend our dawn and day services. A massive thank you to the following groups and community…
Mr NORTHE: Once again the Morwell electorate stands with pride as one of the most successful regions in raising funds for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. There are many generous groups and individuals who have worked tirelessly to raise much-needed funds to support ill and sick children and their families. In turn I…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (11:46): (517) My question is for the Minister for Agriculture in the other place. Minister, what is the latest information in regard to the level of government assistance that is being provided to farming families in Latrobe city who are experiencing ongoing debilitating drought conditions? The state government has announced some programs…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (15:02): It is my pleasure to rise this afternoon to participate in the grievance debate. My grievance is with respect to the concerns of my community about future employment opportunities, particularly in the areas of energy and resources, agriculture and the timber industries. These industries are absolutely crucial to not only the…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (17:16): (414) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Regional Development in the other place. The action I seek is for the minister to provide $11 million in funding over the next four years to ensure that regional community leadership programs can continue to be delivered across regional Victoria, and that…