My matter is for the Attorney-General. It follows the horrifying news of the death of Celeste Manno on 16 November. It has been widely reported that Ms Manno was killed in what was the evil culmination of a former co-worker’s long and sustained campaign of stalking of her.
My matter is for the Minister for Victim Support. It concerns an issue to which my attention has been drawn recently by a close contact of mine whose son is a victim of crime. This friend has told me that victims of crime must officially declare any amount of money that is received by them through interest on funds held for them in court. In other words, this money is taxable under current law.
This constituency question was previously asked of the Attorney-General in April, but she has advised me this week that it should be re-directed to the Minister for Corrections. It follows numerous concerns raised with me by constituents in Beechworth about a recently-released sex offender.
Blaze Aid was borne out of the ashes of Black Saturday 2009. They are a charity which assists farmers across Australia.
My question, to the Minister for Youth, follows a 26 October media release announcing the establishment of a new $15 million program, called Living Learning. This program is targeted at young people who have become disengaged from school and are living with mental health conditions – supplying them with additional support to complete their schooling.
My question is to the Minister for Local Government, Minister Leane. The many problems associated with illicit tobacco retailing are rapidly becoming even more significant in Victoria, particularly for many law abiding small businesses.
The Queen Elizabeth Centre is highly respected for their delivery of early parenting support services. QEC is possibly best known for its ‘sleep school’ – the residential program that has proven a lifeline for thousands of families experiencing sleepless nights.
