Wednesday 9th August 2017 Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) – I rise to speak on the matter of public importance. When I think about the matter of public importance before the house today I think of the old saying that if you sleep with dogs you catch fleas and I must say that there are a lot of…
Wednesday 9th August 2017 Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) – Along with many current and former MPs and family and friends I recently attended the service at St Paul’s Sale to celebrate the life of Isobel Arbuthnot. As her husband Alex said Isobel was an outstanding manager of their farming business an outstanding community person a national leader and…
Thursday 24th June 2017 It is a pleasure to join this debate and not because you are going Ray but because I want to say a few words of appreciation. On behalf of The Nationals particularly myself but also previous leaders which include Peter Ross-Edwards Pat McNamara and Peter Ryan thank you very much for…
Friday 23rd June 2017 To the editor The following Bills were introduced last week to the Victorian Parliament which may be of interest to Murray Plains residents: Planning and Building Legislation Amendment (Housing Affordability and Other Matters) Bill 2017 Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2017 Yarra River Protection…
Thursday 22nd June 2017 I want to congratulate the Swan Hill Jockey Club for another very successful three days of racing over the June racing carnival in Swan Hill. Local trainers were very prominent in the winner’s circle and congratulations go to Jane Duncan Con Kelly and Austy Coffey who trained winners over those three…
Thursday 22 June 2017 I would like to raise the concerns of country Victorians who use utes as their primary vehicle. When they come to Melbourne they are now charged a lot higher EastLink tolls. Country people who have a ute who have to come to Melbourne for work or pleasure are severely disadvantaged by…
Thursday 22nd June 2017 I had the opportunity to open the 54th Rotary Club of Echuca-Moama steam rally a great event for Echuca. Over 700 exhibitors were in the rally and took great pride in restoring and bringing along the vintage machinery. Over 200 volunteers assisted and congratulations go to Cliff Downey as the event organiser for all…
6th June 2017 Kerang Rail Accident Memorial Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) – It seems like yesterday but it has been 10 years since 11 people tragically lost their lives and countless more had their lives changed forever by the Kerang rail disaster. Yesterday’s memorial service was filled with sorrow but also with a feeling of solidarity as all those…
6th June 2017 Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) (By leave) – The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Anthony Foster was a good man and he did something. Tragically he passed away after a stroke on 26 May this year aged 64. Anthony and Chrissie worked tirelessly to make…
Monday 29th May 2017 To the editor This week Daniel Andrews introduced a Bill to Parliament that seeks to rip apart Victoria’s CFA. Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2017 Other bills introduced to Parliament last week are: Bail Amendment (Stage One) Bill 2017 Children…
