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Victoria one step closer to 'metre matters' laws for cyclists

15 September, 2016 - Greens transport spokesperson Samantha Dunn says a parliamentary inquiry has recommended the Greens' 'metre matters' bill be supported to m...

Victorian Funds Management Corporation Amendment Bill 2016

15 September, 2016 - MR BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — If it is of assistance, President, I will keep my hands in my pockets to avoid any gestures at anyone. ...

Brandis denies plebiscite will lead to hate speech

14 September, 2016 - Senator RICE (Victoria) (14:20): My question is to the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. Yesterday a group of 'rainbow families' came to p...

Debate on motion for fuel price inquiry

14 September, 2016 - Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — I rise to speak on Mr O’Donohue’s motion, which refers to an inquiry into fuel prices in regional Victoria...

Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016, Customs Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016

14 September, 2016 - Senator DI NATALE I rise to speak today in support of the Excise Tariff Amendment (Tobacco) Bill 2016 and the Customs Tariff Amendment (Tob...

Greens call for cross-party support for dying with dignity reform

14 September, 2016 - The Greens have welcomed a second Victoiran Government Minister expressing support for dying with dignity law reform, and called for MPs fr...

Greens support drug law reform to reduce harm and save lives

14 September, 2016 - Speech in parliament: I rise to speak on the motion put forth by Ms Patten. The current legal and law enforcement regime with regard to the...

Legislative Council vacancy

14 September, 2016 - MR BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — No, thank you. I will not change my position on this issue, but thank you for the invitation, Ms Shing....

Questions without notice

14 September, 2016 - Mr Barber — President, on a point of order, the Minister for Agriculture sought to discharge my second question by saying that the press re...

Questions without notice: Deer hunting

14 September, 2016 - Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — My question is for the Minister for Agriculture. Minister, in your policy announcements associated with...

Donations to Political Parties

13 September, 2016 - Senator DI NATALE I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Special Minister of State (Senator Ryan) to a question witho...

Livestock Disease Control Amendment Bill 2016

13 September, 2016 - MR BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — The Greens will support this bill, which amends the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 to stipulate fur...

Local Council Amalgamations

13 September, 2016 - Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — The Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins, made some bizarre utterances on the radio station 3AW...

Members statement: Caulfield Racecourse Reserve

13 September, 2016 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — Last weekend the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change announced that the trustees of ...