Constituency Question – Benalla Police Station
My constituency question is to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and I ask if she could indicate whether and when the government will fund a rebuild of the Benalla Police Station. I ask because the station, built in 1956, is now in near complete disrepair.
Member Statement – Maria Hutchison
It was my sincere pleasure to recently launch the book Facing Maria on behalf of author Maria Hutchison, who is in the gallery with us here today. Maria’s life has been marked by periods of trauma, abuse, oppression and addiction. From this dark place Maria has emerged as a woman of courage, conviction and inspiration.
Question without Notice – Swan Hill Hospital
My question is to the Minister for Health, Minister Mikakos. Will the minister advise this house of the criteria on which the government prioritises hospital upgrades? As part of the answer, could she clarify what level of due diligence the government typically performs in making its funding decisions on hospital upgrades and whether it is compulsory each time for a specific documentation to be prepared, such as a master plan, business case or any other kind of cost-benefit analysis?
Speech – Engineers Registration Reform Bill
I rise to speak to this bill today. At the outset of my contribution let me say there is no problem, as far as Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party is concerned, with the stated aim of this bill. Broadly we agree with the government that finding a means of providing the general public with confidence and peace of mind about the capacities and qualifications of professional engineers is perfectly sensible in itself, especially in the midst of a period of significant infrastructure spending and activity in Victoria.
Adjournment – Tomorrow Today Foundation Benalla
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education. It is about the practice of philanthropy and ways in which we as politicians might build on the selfless giving of others to create wider ranging and more enduring benefits for Victorians. In this respect I would like to focus my contribution tonight on the amazing work of the Tomorrow Today Foundation in Benalla.