Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me great pleasure to speak in the debate on the Regional Development Victoria Amendment (Jobs and Infrastructure) Bill 2015. We have heard many contributions from both sides. Unfortunately those opposite have sought to rewrite history on many fronts with respect to investment in regional Victoria, and so much so that…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — (Question 157) My constituency question is to the Minister for Education. Can the minister advise if his government is intending to deliver the Morwell primary schools regeneration project, and if so, what are the time lines? The Morwell primary schools regeneration project seeks to merge Commercial Road Primary School, Tobruk Street Primary…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — It gives me pleasure to rise this afternoon to give my contribution in the debate on the motion for the adoption of the address-in-reply to the Governor’s speech. I take the opportunity to congratulate the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker on their elevation to their positions. I extend congratulations also to all…
Mr NORTHE (Morwell) — I was pleased to attend a fundraising event last Saturday evening for Julie Ryan Dancers. The combined event was a fundraiser for the dance school’s upcoming trip to New York and a retirement gala for Julie Ryan. Julie is hanging up her dancing shoes after a 44-year commitment to teaching young people…
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…