Victorian News

The new Alphington Primary School campus needs a proper site

21 August, 2018 - Lidia Thorpe - Speech in Parliament: I rise to speak about the planning for a new senior campus of Alphington Primary School. This government ...

Why I don't feel at home at Parliament - Lidia Thorpe

15 August, 2018 - Lidia Thorpe - Speech in Parliament: I rise to grieve for all Victorians and Australians who believe Aboriginal culture should be respected an...

Greens commit to Melbourne Metro 2

13 August, 2018 - As part of their 2018 election platform, The Greens have pledged $100 million to start planning for Melbourne Metro 2 which includes: ·A ra...

Racing Amendment (Integrity and Disciplinary Structures) Bill 2018

9 August, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — I rise this evening to speak on the Racing Amendment (Integrity and Disciplinary Structures) Bill 2018, ...

Members statement: Nuclear weapons

8 August, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan): On 6 August 1945, 140 000 people were killed outright or later died after the first uranium bom...

Parliament needs a cultural overhaul

8 August, 2018 - Victorian Greens MP Lidia Thorpe is calling for an Aboriginal Cultural Advisory Group and concrete improvements in the practices at parliament ...

Commissioner must consult with Clans on Treaty

7 August, 2018 - Lidia Thorpe - Speech in Parliament: My question is for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. During our negotiations regarding the treaty legis...

Rental reform could come too late

5 August, 2018 - The Victorian Greens have welcomed further detail from the Andrews Government on proposed rental reforms, however are warning it will have to b...

Call for investigation into Bendigo jumps racing meet

2 August, 2018 - THE Victorian Greens have called for an investigation into last month’s Mosstrooper Steeplechase at Bendigo where 14 horses were injured, five ...

Composting announcement leaves 75,000 truckloads of food waste in landfill.

2 August, 2018 - Huong Truong, Greens spokesperson on waste welcomes today’s announcement by the Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg...

Adjournment: Jumps racing

27 July, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Racing. On Wednesday by way of a members state...

Dame Phyllis Frost Centre mothers and children program

27 July, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — My question is for the Minister for Corrections, and it is with regard to the November 2017 Ombudsma...

Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2018

26 July, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — I rise to speak on the Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2018. The bill that we have before us tod...

Greens Vote Against Mandatory Sentencing Laws

26 July, 2018 - Lidia Thorpe - Speech in Parliament: I rise today to speak on the Justice Legislation Miscellaneous Amendment Bill 2018. This bill is an omnibus...

Justice Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2018

26 July, 2018 - Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) — Thank you, Acting President Gepp, and I congratulate you on your ascension to the role of Acting Presiden...