Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (14:24): My question is to the Minister for Housing. Minister, the issue of homelessness is a real issue for many individuals and families in the Latrobe Valley. Disadvantage, unemployment, the high cost of living, being squeezed out of the private rental market, a long waiting list for public and social housing and…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (19:12): (6382) My adjournment debate is directed to the Minister for Mental Health. The action I seek is for the minister and the state government to urgently provide funding to Lifeline to enable this incredible organisation to provide additional support to Victorians who are in crisis. I have previously written to the…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (17:00); Today I rise to grieve for the victims of recent flood events, including our northern neighbours in both New South Wales and Queensland and for residents and organisations in my own community who were subject to flooding events last year. The images that we have seen over recent weeks in both…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) (14:42): (6232) My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Planning. Minister, what is the latest information with regard to when a decision will be made on the proposed Delburn wind farm. Quite rightly, the proposal was referred to an independent panel, and we understand the minister is now in receipt of…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (09:55): In sad news, many locals are mourning the loss of Don Di Fabrizio. Don was an absolute legend and icon of the Latrobe Valley, and his love and passion for his family, soccer, business and community are unsurpassed. His legacy is absolutely profound and long-lasting. A gentle, kind, caring yet determined man, Don…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (09:55): A number of local residents were recently recognised with Australia Day honours, with Beverley Holmes from Yallourn North being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her contribution to the community of Walhalla, particularly for her involvement with the Walhalla Heritage and Development League since 1968. Raelene Billingsley, a…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell): (12:11): It is a pleasure to rise to speak on the motion before the house. Prior to any comments that I do make, I do wish to place on the record my gratitude and that of my community to those people who are working on the COVID response and recovery—everyone—from vaccinations through…
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…
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…