Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria): In August last year, I had the great pleasure of accompanying the Premier, Dan Andrews, and Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos to Mildura for the wonderful announcement that the Mildura Base Hospital would be returning to public management. Accompanied by some outstanding members of the Mildura community we announced what many…
GEPP (Northern Victoria) (11:54): When I first came into this place, people always said to me, ‘Be careful of Wednesdays’. Maybe that is the contrast between the last Parliament and this one, because it is wonderful to actually come here to discuss and debate some really good public policy propositions. I congratulate Mr Meddick on bringing…
MR GEPP (Northern Victoria) (10:03): I want to continue on the health theme raised by Ms Shing in her contribution and by Ms Maxwell. I want to tell you about a fantastic good-news story in my electorate of Northern Victoria. It is about an equine assisted learning centre in Trentham that is called Path of the Horse.…
We have heard three contributions from our friends opposite on this bill, and three wildly different propositions have been advanced. I will come back and talk about some of those—but I rise to make my contribution on the Wage Theft Bill 2020. The bill before us today fulfils yet another election promise made by the…
MR GEPP (Northern Victoria) (10:00): I rise to pay tribute to one of Woodend’s most active and committed residents, Sheila Drummond, who sadly passed away over the weekend. Sheila was a driving force behind the Woodend Winter Arts Festival. Her contacts in the literary world were impeccable and contributed greatly to the programming each year.…
GEPP (Northern Victoria) (20:18): Wow, bipartisanship was left at the door, wasn’t it? The bipartisanship that was on display earlier today has quickly disappeared. It is breathtaking, I have got to say, the arrogance of this motion before the house that somehow seven politicians can sit in judgement again through another inquiry into fire when…
MR GEPP (Northern Victoria) (17:26): I too rise to speak on the inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture. I want to begin by congratulating Mr Elasmar for his stewardship of a very emotional and difficult inquiry, I have got to say. We heard from many people throughout the course of this…
It was a pleasure to accompany Minister Tierney for a visit to Njernda Aboriginal Corporation and the Berrimba Childcare Centre in Echuca to see the wonderful work they are doing in the early learning space for local kids and their families. It was great to hear from the teachers and educators, and they welcome the…
I did not get quite the warm welcome that my previous colleague got, but thank you anyway. Thank you, Ms Maxwell, for that contribution. I am very pleased to rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Serious Offenders and Other Matters) Bill 2019. I want to begin my contribution by congratulating the minister and…
It is with great pleasure I rise to speak on the State Taxation Acts Further Amendment Bill 2019. I am a fan of taxation. I am big fan of taxation because I think taxation, and the taxation system, is an enabler for our community. It provides us with the wealth and the funds to ensure…