Mr NORTHE — On Sunday Soula Kanellopoulos and her band of volunteers will host International Women’s Group Harmony Day and multicultural celebrations in Morwell. This is always a wonderful day to celebrate the diversity of our local community, with plenty of entertainment complemented by good food and fellowship. Well done to Soula and her team.
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It is a great pleasure to rise this afternoon to speak briefly on the Wrongs Amendment (Asbestos Related Claims) Bill 2014. It is good that in this place there is bipartisan support on some pieces of legislation, and we make it very clear that the coalition is supportive of this legislation. Asbestos…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I rise this afternoon to raise a matter for the Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation. The action I seek is that the minister and her government provide funding and support for an extension of the Salvation Army youth street team to various outer suburban and regional centres. By way…
To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria: The petition of the undersigned residents of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the long overdue need to review the Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 which did away with all legal protection for babies in the womb even right up to birth. After 24 weeks a baby may…
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…
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…