Mr NORTHE — While I am talking about community service, I also congratulate Neil Akers on being honoured for his 45 years of service with Ambulance Victoria. That is a fantastic achievement for Neil, recognising his dedication, duty and commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the general community. Neil began his career in 1970 with Ambulance…
Mr NORTHE — While I am speaking about the Hazelwood mine fire, I was also pleased recently to attend thankyou events to recognise the outstanding efforts of our emergency services, volunteers and community organisations during the initial response to the fire and subsequent recovery supports. In stark contrast, one cannot help but be disappointed in the…
Mr Northe — On a point of order, Deputy Speaker, in reference to the member’s contribution and referring to a decision you made earlier during a contribution by another member regarding the use of the word ‘you’, the member is using the word ‘you’ quite consistently, and I ask you bring her back to speaking through…
Debate resumed from 25 February; motion of Ms GARRETT (Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation). Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the Veterans and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2015. It might not be as exciting as the previous bill about hairdressing. Indeed I hope that you, Acting Speaker, will have…
Mr NORTHE — On the point of order, Acting Speaker, clause 8 of this bill refers to debt collection and debt collection practices. Lead speakers are always given the liberty of putting forward a broad-ranging view. I am referring to debt collection, and I am now getting to my point of making sure that the house well…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I was pleased to recently attend the launch of the Hazelwood-Jeeralang Community Association Inc’s community safety project. In 2013 the Hazelwood-Jeeralang Community Association was successful in receiving $10 000 through the coalition government’s Community Safety Fund grants program. The association subsequently developed a fantastic and informative booklet that will assist local residents in…
Mr NORTHE — Congratulations to Cameron Brinsmead from Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon, and Laura Campbell from St Paul’s Anglican Grammar School, Traralgon, on being successful applicants for the 2015 Premier’s Spirit of Anzac prize competition. Both secured a place in the final group of 12 students who will participate in an overseas study tour to Lemnos, Gallipoli and…
Mr NORTHE — On Sunday the Churchill community celebrated 50 years since the town was proclaimed on 15 March 1965. It really was a proud occasion and I say well done to all Churchill residents who have contributed to the success of the town over these past decades. Margaret Guthrie from the Churchill and District Community Association and…
Mr NORTHE — In closing I send a big congratulations to the Glengarry Cricket Club on taking out the Traralgon & District Cricket Association’s A grade premiership on Sunday. Hayden Ross-Schultz starred with the bat, making 138 as the Magpies chased down 285 in their first A grade premiership for 37 years. The DEPUTY SPEAKER — Order! The member’s time…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me pleasure — or not — to rise this afternoon to speak on the Summary Offences Amendment (Move-on Laws) Bill 2015. I might say that we have seen one of the most compelling contributions to debate in this house for a long time. It was not from the member who just spoke;…