Speech- Manslaughter Bill 2020
In Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party we welcome this bill, as is also the case for the families of many victims of the types of crimes at the heart of this bill. Mr Grimley and I are pleased to see this legislation before the Parliament. Like them, we hope that its introduction may ultimately pave the way for the delivery of stronger sentencing decisions in the future for these atrocious offences.
Constituency Question- 2020 impact on Regional tourism
There are many towns in Northern Victoria that are experiencing a devastating, sustained downturn not only because of the bushfires but also the subsequent COVID-19 related decline of business activity.
Adjournment – Who’s responsibility is it?
My matter, for the Health Minister, concerns a bizarre (and unacceptable) series of events in relation to the COVID-19 testing of Tim Farmer, a constituent of mine from Sandon.
Speech- Assisted Reproductive Bill 2020
This bill removes from legislation the requirement of a police check for people seeking assisted reproductive treatment.
Members Statement – Move to regional Victoria!
In many workplaces, the pandemic has paved a new way of operating, showing that in many instances you can productively work from anywhere.
Adjourment- Youth Offending
My matter is for the Minister for Youth Justice, following the new youth justice sentencing proposals advanced this week by the Sentencing Advisory Council. We need to establish more measures and supports that deter children from offending.
Question Without Notice- Belt and Road funding of regional projects
My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Ms Symes. Minister: could you indicate whether any current or past project administered under the auspices of the Regional Development portfolio (or indeed any other project of which you are aware, for that matter, in regional Victoria) has been fully or part-funded as a result of the Government’s Belt and Road agreement with China? And, if so, which ones?