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…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is today calling upon the State Government to fast-track the promised Morwell Foodbank hub to support the Latrobe Valley community in the wake of COVID-19. “The State Government in 2018 made an election commitment to provide $10 million to establish two Foodbank hubs, including one in Morwell” Mr Northe said…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has today called upon the State Government to provide clarity for photography businesses given many weeks of uncertainty for the sector. Mr Northe said he had been approached by a number of local photographers in recent times who were seeking information on what is allowable or not under Third Step…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is pleased to get behind the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to raise awareness of Mental Health. It is an important time for the community to come together and raise awareness especially after what has been a very difficult year for all. After the success of previous years National Mental…