Member’s Statement – Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals
I also raise a separate matter for the Premier in relation to the mental health and wellbeing locals that were promised for my electorate back in May 2023. We were…
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Member’s statement: Call for IGEM inquiry into Grampians, Little Desert fires
I again ask the Premier to direct the Inspector-General for Emergency Management Victoria to undertake an intensive review of the Little Desert fires and the Grampians bushfires which impacted my…
Constituency Question – Drought and Water Security
My question is to the Minister for Water. Farmers in the south-west who have endured prolonged drought tell me they are frustrated by lengthy and complex planning and permit processes…
Adjournment Matter – Mining
My adjournment matter is directed to the Minister for Energy and Resources. The action I seek is for the minister to initiate a comprehensive review of Victoria’s mineral sands mining…
Bill Debate – Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025
It is a great honour to be the lead speaker on this very important and sensitive debate on voluntary assisted dying. I was the lead speaker also on the first…
Member’s Statement – Casterton hailstorm and Grampians tourism
Today marks exactly one year since the hailstorm at Casterton destroyed or damaged so many buildings. In fact there were 1305 insurance claims from about the 1600 residents in that…
Bill Debate – Mental Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
I rise today to speak on the Mental Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. It is, I think, for everybody in this chamber a difficult conversation at times to have when…
Member’s Statement – Melbourne Royal Show
I commend the work of Melbourne Royal on another fabulous Melbourne Royal Show recently. With their theme of ‘Let it show’ it certainly was an opportunity to let the rural…
Member’s Statement – Lowan Health Services
Recently it has come to the attention of the local community that there will be another so-called voluntary amalgamation of hospitals in my part of the state. Casterton Memorial Hospital…
Adjournment matter – Bee sites on public land
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Environment, and the action I seek is to provide confirmation that bee sites on public land will continue into the future. I…
Bill Debate – National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025
I would like to speak on the amendments regarding the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025, and I would like to pick up that last topic…
Bill Debate – Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025
I rise today to speak on the Domestic Animals Amendment (Rehoming Cats and Dogs and Other Matters) Bill 2025. I know that this is the place to be because no-one…
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