2015-12-08
Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — Today I would like to congratulate the four new Greens members of Parliament at the completion of their first year in state Parliament.
Ellen Sandell, the member for Melbourne in the Assembly, has consistently raised the need for action on climate change and renewable energy. She has also looked at coal exploration licences, environmental approval powers, public housing and other constituency-related issues in the electorate of Melbourne, as well as political donation reform.
Sam Hibbins, the member for Prahran in the Assembly, has raised many issues around public transport, including the South Yarra station upgrade, Melbourne Metro planning and myki issues. He has also championed the issues of public housing in Prahran, equality and political donation reform.
Nina Springle, a member for South Eastern Metropolitan Region, has championed issues such as child protection and family violence, including funding; women, including dowries and disabilities; and public housing within the electorate of South Eastern Metropolitan Region.
Samantha Dunn, a member for Eastern Metropolitan Region, has highlighted forest-related issues including the Great Forest National Park, VicForests and the East Gippsland timber industry, as well as the Leadbeater's possum, the Western Highway and Doncaster rail and other public transport issues.