Category Archives: Statements

Bill – Back to Work – 11 February 2015

Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me great pleasure to rise this afternoon to speak on the Back to Work Bill 2014. The purpose of the bill is to provide financial relief to employers with regard to the hiring of employees. In his very good contribution the shadow Treasurer gave an overview of the bill and…

Members statement – Black Saturday bushfires – 10 February 2015

Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — Last Saturday marked the sixth anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires that devastated many parts of Victoria. That 173 people lost their lives on that fateful day is difficult to comprehend, and in many communities the emotion and grief is still very raw. Within the Morwell electorate the impact of the Black Saturday…