Victorian News

Lost Dogs Home claims reinforce need for independent regulator

27 November, 2015 - Greens animal welfare spokesperson Sue Pennicuik says allegations made about treatment of animals at the Lost Dogs Home reinforce the need f...

Climate change

26 November, 2015 - Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — I find it absolutely astounding that any government at any level anywhere on Earth finds it possible to ...

Greens vote down Turnbull government’s attacks on Australian shipping

26 November, 2015 - Greens vote down Turnbull government’s attacks on Australian shipping The Greens, Labor and Senate crossbenchers have prevented the governme...

Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill 2015

26 November, 2015 - Ms DUNN (Eastern Metropolitan) — I rise to speak on the Local Government Amendment (Fair Go Rates) Bill 2015. The bill amends the Local Gove...

More funding needed to see full benefit of mental health response

26 November, 2015 - More funding needed to see full benefit of mental health response The Greens have welcomed the long-overdue response to Australia’s mental h...

Peoples' Climate Marches

26 November, 2015 - This weekend tens of thousands of people will be hitting the street around the country for the Peoples’ Climate Marches. This is our chance ...

QT: where will the funding come from for mental health response

26 November, 2015 -  Senator RICE: My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Senator Nash. Mental health touches us all in some way ...

QUESTION WITHOUT NOTICE- Political donations

26 November, 2015 - Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — My question is to the Special Minister of State in regard to his responsibilities for the reform and imp...

Timber Industry - VicForests Annual Report

26 November, 2015 - Ms Dunn - My question is for the Minister for Agriculture. The VicForests Annual Report 2014–15 describes current contingent liabilities as ...

As an island nation, we need a strong local shipping industry

25 November, 2015 - As I rise to oppose the Shipping Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, there are 19 Australians standing strong on the ship on which they make a ...

Case for Melbourne Airport train line continues to grow

25 November, 2015 - The case for a train line to Melbourne Airport continues to grow as passenger movements reached record levels in October 2015.  Greens trans...

Commercial fishing licences

25 November, 2015 - To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative ...

Community Festivals

25 November, 2015 - Over the past four to six weeks I have had the pleasure of attending many community festivals supported by their local councils. I have been...

Electorate office staff

25 November, 2015 - Mr BARBER (Northern Metropolitan) — I move: That, pursuant to section 16 of the Ombudsman Act 1973, this house refers the following matter ...

Footscray Primary School kids deserve safe green space

25 November, 2015 - Question in Parliament: My constituency question is for the Minister for Training and Skills, who is the representative in this house of the...