Archive for April, 2010

CREATING JOBS TO HELP BRING VICTORIA A GREENER FUTURE

Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by .

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Victoria is on the path to a sustainable and prosperous future under the Victorian Government’s $175 million Jobs for the Future Economy Action Plan which will help secure thousands of green jobs. Premier John Brumby and Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings today released the 18-point Plan which outlines Victoria’s next steps to develop [...]

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MELBOURNE SECURES WORLD GEOTHERMAL CONGRESS

Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by .

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Melbourne has officially become the next city to host the World Geothermal Congress, which is expected to generate millions of dollars for the state’s economy. Welcoming the official handover, via video link to Bali, Energy and Resources Minister Peter Batchelor said hosting the congress in 2015 was a coup for both Victoria and Australia. “We are [...]

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UGLY BEHAVIOUR IN SPORT GIVEN THE BOOT IN NEW CAMPAIGN

Posted on 30. Apr, 2010 by .

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A new education campaign targeting bad behaviour and ugly parent syndrome in grassroots sport will be rolled out shortly to Victoria’s 16,000 grassroots sporting clubs and associations. Sports Minister James Merlino and Minister for the Respect Agenda Justin Madden today joined a team of high-profile Ambassadors to launch the latest component of the Brumby Labor [...]

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MAJOR DEFENCE ENGINEERING HUB OPENS IN MELBOURNE

Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by .

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The Brumby Labor Government today congratulated BAE Systems Australia on opening its new engineering headquarters in Richmond, home to three world class centres of excellence in defence systems supporting 280 highly-skilled jobs. Victorian Industry and Trade Minister Jacinta Allan joined Senator Kim Carr, Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research at the opening, which [...]

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$10 MILLION GREEN RESEARCH CENTRE TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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A new $10 million Centre for Energy Efficient Telecommunications (CEET) will be established at the University of Melbourne, in collaboration with communication services company Alcatel-Lucent, creating 22 highly skilled local research jobs. Cabinet Secretary Tony Lupton joined Alcatel-Lucent CEO Ben Verwaayen today to announce the new centre, which will create a new Australian research hub [...]

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BAILLIEU’S DOUBLE DIP REVEALS HE WILL CUT POLICE AGAIN

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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The Leader of the Opposition must stop deceiving Victorians and admit that he has no intention of delivering the police he has promised – but failed to adequately fund – earlier this year, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Bob Cameron, said today. Mr Cameron said the Leader of the Opposition had been caught [...]

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MELBOURNE SCORES A WORLD SPORTING HAT-TRICK

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Melbourne’s reputation as the world’s sporting capital has been reaffirmed with an international study giving the city top gong for hosting major sporting events for the third consecutive time. Sports Minister James Merlino said Melbourne was last night named the world’s Ultimate Sports City ahead of Singapore, London, Berlin and Sydney at the SportAccord Convention [...]

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New train timetable delivers more services for Pakenham and Cranbourne line passengers

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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A new train timetable for Melbourne will begin on 6 June 2010, bringing new peak services and operating changes for Pakenham and Cranbourne line passengers. The new services are made possible by the arrival of new X’Trapolis trains for Melbourne, as well as new stopping patterns to improve network efficiency. Clayton MP Hong Lim welcomed [...]

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MEMBERS STATEMENTS – Westall Secondary College: Harmony Day

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Thursday, 15 April 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I rise to congratulate the Westall Secondary College on the success of its recent Harmony Day celebration. On 15 March I attended the harmony tree planting ceremony at the college. This was a followed by speeches and performances in front of the whole school assembly, which is made up of [...]

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THERAPEUTIC GOODS (VICTORIA) BILL

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Second reading  Thursday, 15 April 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I am pleased to express my support for the Therapeutic Goods (Victoria) Bill. It is very pleasing to hear that the opposition is not opposing it. It is very encouraging to hear successive opposition speakers supporting the bill. The bill repeals the Therapeutic Goods (Victoria) Act 1994 [...]

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MEMBERS STATEMENTS – Schools: Clayton electorate

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Tuesday, 13 April 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I congratulate the following schools in my electorate. On 22 February I attended Clayton South Primary School and met the new principal, Lynne Dickins, and their 2010 school captains. Ms Dickins informed me of the work of the Halogen Foundation, a non‑profit organisation that aims to inspire and influence young people [...]

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BILL

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Second reading  Thursday, 25 March 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I have much pleasure in supporting the Equal Opportunity Bill 2010. Australia, and Victoria in particular, is warm, tolerant, vibrant and diverse. We welcome the contributions of all our people, no matter from where they come, the colour of their skin, their religion, gender or sexual orientation. [...]

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AMENDMENT (LANDFILL LEVIES) BILL

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Second reading  Tuesday, 13 April 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I rise to speak in support of the Environment Protection Amendment (Landfill Levies) Bill 2010. I should say from the beginning that this bill is particularly close to my heart in the sense that it affects my electorate probably more than that of any other member in [...]

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HONG LIM ANNOUNCES RECORD NEW POLICE FOR VICTORIA

Posted on 28. Apr, 2010 by .

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Member for Clayton, Hong Lim, has welcomed a Brumby Labor Government announcement to add an extra 1,966 police across Victoria in the biggest single boost to police numbers in the state’s history. “We are deploying an additional 1,700 officers to front-line policing as well as freeing up an additional 266 police officers to be redeployed [...]

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RESPONDING TO THE BABY BOOM: INVESTING IN THE EARLY YEARS

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by .

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Victoria’s young children and families will benefit from an extra $82.6 million over five years in the 2010 State Budget to provide the best possible early childhood services for Victoria’s recent baby boom. Premier John Brumby said the funding would deliver a comprehensive package to meet the growing demand for early childhood services across Victoria. [...]

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ECONOMISTS SHOOT DOWN BAILLIEU’S RECESSION PREDICTION

Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by .

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Access Economics today praised Victoria’s economy saying the state’s economic performance has been “amazingly impressive”, destroying Ted Baillieu’s embarrassing claim the state would crash into recession this financial year. Treasurer John Lenders said the report ruled out any chance a recession saying Victoria would grow by a positive 0.8 per cent this year and Victoria [...]

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ANZAC Requiem

Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by .

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On ANZAC Day, above all days, we remember those Australian men and women who died or suffered in the great tragedy of war. On the morning of April 25th, 1915, Australian and New Zealand troops landed under fire at Gallipoli, and it was then and in the violent campaign which followed, that the ANZAC tradition [...]

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MONASH SUSTAINABILITY INSTITUTE AND VEGA PRESS VICTORS!

Posted on 23. Apr, 2010 by .

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Member for Clayton, Mr Hong Lim, proudly announced today the Monash Sustainability Institute and Vega Press as winners in the 2010 Premier’s Sustainability Awards.  “I would like to commend the Monash Sustainability Institute and Vega Press on their achievement in their respective categories. Their commitment to sustainability and improving our community’s environmental impact is inspiring,” [...]

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PREMIER ACKNOWLEDGES MISSING SOLDIERS FROM FROMELLES AT ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION

Posted on 22. Apr, 2010 by .

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The Premier, John Brumby, today acknowledged 19 young Victorians who lost their lives on the fields of Fromelles, France during the First World War at the annual luncheon to mark the 95th anniversary of Anzac Day. The Premier and Minister assisting him with Veterans’ Affairs, Tony Robinson, were joined by veterans from the World War [...]

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VICTORIAN PATIENTS WIN UNDER HISTORIC HEALTH DEAL

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by .

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Hundreds of thousands of Victorian patients will receive faster hospital care under an historic four-year $890 million deal reached today, Premier John Brumby said. Speaking after the Council of Australian Governments meeting in Canberra, Mr Brumby said the agreement will cut emergency department waiting times at Victorian hospitals and allow patients to receive their elective [...]

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EASY ONLINE ACCESS TO HELP FOR CARERS – HONG LIM

Posted on 20. Apr, 2010 by .

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Victorians living with a disability, their families and carers now have much easier access to respite thanks to a new online resource. Hong Lim today welcomed the innovative service that will provide the latest information about available respite services from all Commonwealth, State and local Government programs. “The Brumby Labor Government recognises the vital role [...]

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IMPROVED TRAVEL ON THE M1 UPGRADE PROJECT – HONG LIM

Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by .

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Motorists in the south-eastern suburbs are benefiting from the progressive opening of the Monash Freeway as part of the $1.39 billion M1 Upgrade Project, Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas said today. Mr Pallas was at the Monash Freeway in Chadstone today and said drivers were experiencing significant travel time savings for trips in the [...]

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Hong Lim calls on workplace safety heroes to be honoured.

Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by .

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Hong Lim today called on workplaces in the Clayton electorate to discuss workplace safety  issues as the State Government calls for nominations for the WorkSafe Victoria Awards 2010. Hong Lim said nominations for the awards had just opened and Clayton electorate workplaces can nominate for a variety of categories including: Health and Safety Representative of [...]

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$10.5 MILLION TO FIND BIG IDEAS IN SMALL TECHNOLOGIES

Posted on 15. Apr, 2010 by .

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  Odour repellent fabrics that require less washing, lightweight car parts and technology that can analyse disease through a single tear drop are the types of innovative ideas that could be pursued under the Brumby Labor Government’s $10.5 million small technologies action plan.   Launching the Victorian Action Plan for Small Technologies today at the [...]

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CLAYTON CHILDREN’S SERVICES TO SHARE IN $12.5 MILLION

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by .

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Two Clayton early childhood services will share in Brumby Labor Government funding totalling $12.5 million for renovation and refurbishment works. Member for Clayton, Hong Lim, said the centres were 2 of 223 services across the state to receive grants to upgrade their existing facilities. “The Brumby Labor Government is taking action to give Victorian families [...]

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BIGGEST MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT IN 50 YEARS UNDERWAY

Posted on 14. Apr, 2010 by .

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      Victorians with a mental illness will benefit from the largest Victorian mental health development in 50 years thanks to the Brumby Labor Government’s $69 million redevelopment of the mental health facility at Dandenong Hospital. Turning the first sod on the project today, Mental Health Minister Lisa Neville said the new state-of-the art [...]

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$45 MILLION BOOST TO ELECTIVE SURGERY

Posted on 13. Apr, 2010 by .

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The Victorian Government will inject $45 million into Victorian hospitals to provide more patients access to elective surgery faster, Premier John Brumby announced today. Inspecting final works on the second stage of the Alfred Centre redevelopment with Health Minister Daniel Andrews, Mr Brumby said the boost would treat thousands of extra patients waiting for elective [...]

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SPIRIT OF THE ANZACS TO BE HONOURED IN COMMUNITY SPORT

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Victorian sports clubs will pay tribute to their local heroes this Anzac Day. This year there are two local AFL matches for residents to attend. St Bedes / Mentone Tigers in the VAFA Premier Division host an Anzac Day Service at the Mentone Reserve in Brindisi Street Mentone.  The service commences at 2.15 pm before [...]

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FREE ENTRY TO VICTORIA’S HEALTHY PARKS WILL HELP MAKE VICTORIANS HEALTHIER PEOPLE

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Entry to all of Victoria’s national parks and metropolitan parks will be made free of charge to encourage people to get active in the great outdoors. “Victoria has one of the best park networks in the world and we want them to be as accessible as possible to all Victorians,” Clayton MP Hong Lim said. [...]

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RISKY BUSINESS AT THE 2010 NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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The 2010 Next Wave Festival promises to entertain, provoke, challenge and innovate when it hits Melbourne next month.  Arts Minister Peter Batchelor launched the program for the 2010 Next Wave Festival today at Federation Square, saying the biennial festival, which celebrates and showcases the work of young and emerging artists, will this year focus on [...]

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YOUNG VICTORIANS GET NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK ROCKIN’

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Young Victorians launched National Youth Week in style at a rock festival in ACDC Lane, Melbourne. Youth Affairs Minister James Merlino today urged all young Victorians to rise to the challenge set by this year’s theme and ‘Live it Now!’ “National  Youth Week is the one time of year where the whole of the nation [...]

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NEW BUS ORDER FOR $290 MILLION SMARTBUS NETWORK

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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A fleet of new buses will be manufactured by a local Dandenong factory as part of the Brumby Labor Government’s $290 million SmartBus program supporting local jobs and providing new low-floor vehicles for the Yellow Orbital SmartBus 901 route. Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula today announced an order for 26 buses from Volgren – Australia’s [...]

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$18.5 MILLION BOOST TO HELP 250,000 VICTORIANS LIVE AT HOME

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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From the Minister for Senior Victorians Thursday, 08 April 2010 Seniors and people living with a disability in Victoria will receive an extra 225,000 hours of care and support thanks to an $18.5 million funding boost from the Commonwealth and State Governments. Federal Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot and State Minister for Senior Victorians Lisa [...]

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JOBS GROWTH SHOWS JOBS BUILDING BUDGET WORKING

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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From the Treasurer Thursday, 08 April 2010 ABS statistics released today show 93,500 new Victorian jobs have been created since the Brumby Labor government started pumping $11.5 billion into job creating infrastructure on 1 July last year Mr Lenders said the jobs growth and a record level of engineering construction showed the Brumby Labor Government’s [...]

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Melbourne Restrictions Eased

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Premier John Brumby and Water Minister Tim Holding have announced that Melbourne will join Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong in having water restrictions eased to Stage 3. This has been made possible by the State Government’s investment in major water projects, outstanding water-saving efforts by households and the very welcome recent rainfall. Melbourne’s water restrictions have [...]

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Springvale Road SmartBus

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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The popular 888/889 bus route on Springvale Road will be replaced with the new 902 route, featuring reliable, frequent services for local commuters. The 902 SmartBus provides service to Chelsea, Springvale Central, The Glen, and Doncaster shopping centres; as well as services to Springvale, Glen Waverley, and Nunawading train stations. All SmartBuses are low floor, [...]

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LIQUOR CONTROL REFORM AMENDMENT (ANZAC DAY) BILL

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Thursday, 25 February 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of this bill, which recognises the dignity and solemnity of Anzac Day, 25 April. Anzac Day is our most important day of remembering and reflection as a nation. It has often been commented that Australia celebrates a defeat. I believe the official [...]

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ACCIDENT COMPENSATION AMENDMENT BILL

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill 2009. It is very pleasing to hear that the opposition does not oppose the bill. This bill implements the Victorian ALP’s 2006 election commitment; we promised to do this. I am very proud to quote [...]

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Rail: Westall station

Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by .

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Tuesday, 2 February 2010 Mr LIM (Clayton) — I rise to congratulate the government and the new Minister for Public Transport, Martin Pakula, on the recent commencement of the upgrade and redevelopment of the Westall railway station in my electorate of Clayton. On 27 January I joined the new minister in turning the first sod of the project, [...]

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