Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (13:28): Last Monday I visited Echuca Regional Health and spent time with some wonderful volunteers enjoying a well-deserved morning tea from the board of management to celebrate and recognise their terrific work and contribution to the community. Whilst there I was joined by some of ERH’s great staff, as well as…
Tuesday 19 March, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (17:36:15): My question is for the Minister for Road Safety and the TAC. Minister, my question is in the context of the government’s Flexible Local Transport Solutions program. For those who are unaware of that program, it aims to support flexible tailored transport services or trials in…
Wednesday 20 March, 2019 Mr GEPP: On another matter, I had the pleasure to represent the Honourable Martin Pakula, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, in attending the 2019 Echuca Cup over the Labour Day long weekend. It is always a great day at the races, and I was warmly received by those present.…
Thurday 21 March, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (18:49:06): My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Health, and the action I seek is for the minister to accompany me to the Swan Hill hospital in my electorate of Northern Victoria Region for a tour of the hospital and to meet with the staff,…
Wednesday 20 March, 2019 Mr GEPP: On a further matter, I also had the pleasure recently to attend the launch of the I Wish I’d Asked story van at Lemnos in Shepparton. I Wish I’d Asked is a Pick My Project and, at its core, is designed to tackle the issue of loneliness amongst senior…
Wednesday 20 March, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (09:39:35): Last Wednesday it was my privilege to join student leaders Grace, Fraser, Yolanda, Robert and Jessica along with principal Melissa Gould, former principal Bernie Altmann and parents, staff and students to officially open the new science, arts and multipurpose building at Rochester Secondary College. It was…
Thurday 7 march, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (15:05:43): It is with pleasure that I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2019. Can I say from the outset that I understand that there are quite a number of amendments to the bill and that the bill will be…
Thursday 7 march, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (12:28:36): I am very pleased to be able to direct my question today on the eve of International Women’s Day to one of the fabulous women who sit on the front bench of the Andrews Labor government, the Minister for Roads, and congratulate her on the fantastic…
Wednesday 6 March, 2019 Mr GEPP: On another matter, I was also delighted to be taken on a tour of Kerang Primary School by the principal, Brenton Taylor, and student leaders following on from the announcement of $400 000 from the government for refurbishments to the main administration building, entrance and classrooms. I look forward…
Wednesday 6 March, 2019 Mr GEPP: On another matter, it was great to again visit Tatura Primary School and officially open their $2.5 million permanent modular building. It was a real treat to see so many of Tatura’s families and students present on the day, as well as five former principals who also attended what…
Wednesday 6 March, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (09:54:45): Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Lake Boga Preschool sod turning with the principal of Lake Boga Primary School, Joe Summerhayes, and the mayor of Swan Hill Rural City Council, Cr Ann Young. We were ably assisted by about seven very eager and…
Thursay 21 February, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (12:17:36): My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional Development and Minister for Resources. As I travel around my electorate of Northern Victoria Region and indeed the minister’s electorate, the one thing that is constantly raised with me is jobs in regional Victoria. It…
Wednesday 20 Febraury, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (09:45:43): I rise today to congratulate Jorja Brown of Swan Hill, who has been awarded the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize. In a few months Jorja will have the opportunity to represent Victoria on a study tour to Vietnam to visit sites where Australians have served. I…
Wednesday 6 February, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (18:35:07): My adjournment is for the Minister for Fishing and Boating, and the action I seek is for the provision of an online facility on the Victorian Fisheries Authority website to enable fishers to check the status of their existing fishing licence. I am a very keen…
Wednesday 6 February, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (12:03:35): My question is to the Minister for Roads, Minister Pulford. Minister, can you please provide an update on the Victorian government’s commitment to regional road maintenance—very, very vital in my electorate of Northern Victoria Region.
Tuesday 5 February, 2019 Mr GEPP: On another matter, I also wish to congratulate the Richmond Football Club and in particular the Korin Gamadji Institute on the outstanding programs that they have been delivering that help affirm identity and culture and create opportunities for Indigenous youth, particularly for young people from my electorate of Northern…
Tuesday 5 February, 2019 Mr GEPP: On another matter, I wish to congratulate Dr Menon Parameswaran of Shepparton for being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to primary industry. For nearly 50 years environmental studies have been Menon’s life. Now a retired agricultural scientist and academic, Menon continues to be…
Tuesday 5 February, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (15:40:48): I rise today to congratulate 18-year-old Jack Smith from Mildura on his appointment to the 2019 Victorian Youth Congress. Youth from across our state will make an invaluable contribution to youth affairs policy in Victoria, and I am sure Jack will make Northern Victoria Region proud…
Tuesday 5 February, 2019 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (14:24:55): My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, and I congratulate her on her appointment to a number of portfolios, and of course she is my very hardworking colleague from northern Victoria. Minister, our state’s medical cannabis industry is nation leading and is going from strength…
Wednesday 19 December, 2018 Mr GEPP (Northern Victoria) (16:17:19): Thank you, President, and can I congratulate you on your elevation to the position. I am sure you will bring a certain spark to the role. My question is to the Minister for Health, and I also congratulate the Minister for Health on her success at…