Clayton Update | Hong Lim MP, Member for Clayton

LOCAL BUSINESSES AT RISK OF FURTHER JOB CUTS

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by admin.

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Local Toyota supply chain businesses face an uncertain future following the announcement Toyota will shed 350 jobs, State Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. “There is no guarantee that the jobs of local workers at the companies such as GKN / Unidrive, ITW Deltar, MtM International, PPG and Bosch in Clayton or Delphi Australia in [...]

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Lunar New Year Greeting

Posted on 22. Jan, 2012 by admin.

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“Wishing you and your family a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year” I hope the Year of the Dragon is one of peace.

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Festive seasons greetings to all

Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by admin.

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Wishing you and your family a Joyous Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness Sincerely, Hong

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NOMINATE OUTSTANDING WOMEN FOR HONOUR ROLL

Posted on 09. Dec, 2011 by admin.

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Member for Clayton Hong Lim has called on the community to nominate outstanding local women ahead of the 2012 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Mr Lim said the Honour Roll was a great way to mark the extraordinary achievements of local women. “We all know inspirational women and by nominating them for the Victorian Honour [...]

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ONE YEAR ON AND BAILLIEU FAILS THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by admin.

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Families in the Clayton electorate have been let down by the Baillieu Government, which has failed to deliver on its promise to fully fund the building of the Monash Children’s Hospital for the community, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said the Baillieu Government’s first year in government had been spent reviewing [...]

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BAILLIEU MUST ACT ON FAMILY VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

Posted on 25. Nov, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government needs to start protecting vulnerable women and children in the Clayton electorate and come up with a plan to tackle an alarming rise in family violence across Victoria, Clayton MP Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim today called on the local community to send a personal message to Premier Ted Baillieu and [...]

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REMEMBERANCE DAY – LEST WE FORGET

Posted on 11. Nov, 2011 by admin.

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At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to [...]

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BAILLIEU’S CUTS FAILS LOCAL SCHOOLS ON MAINTENANCE

Posted on 10. Nov, 2011 by admin.

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Schools in the Clayton electorate are struggling to keep up with maintenance after the Baillieu Government slashed almost $500 million from the education budget, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Recent reports have shown schools in disrepair, with school principals trying to find the money to keep up vital maintenance. Mr Lim said that [...]

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BAILIEU CUTS TAFE FUNDING

Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by admin.

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Students in the Clayton electorate will suffer from the Baillieu Government’s multi-million dollar cut to TAFE and vocational training with possible course cuts, staff losses and escalating fees, Hong Lim, State Member for Clayton said today. Mr Lim said local students were already under pressure with end of year exams and deciding what studies they [...]

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CLAYTON ELECTORATE TEACHERS UNDERVALUED BY BAILLIEU

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government should use World Teacher’s Day to explain to teachers in the Clayton electorate why it has broken its promise to make them the highest paid in Australia, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said UNESCO’s World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated this Friday October 28 in over 100 countries, [...]

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EDUCATION THE KEY TO FIGHTING TEEN BINGE DRINKING

Posted on 07. Oct, 2011 by admin.

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Parents in the Clayton electorate must remain vigilant about the need to educate children about the harmful effects of binge drinking, the member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said he feared a campaign launched by the Baillieu Government to promote new laws fining adults who supply alcohol to minors may lull parents [...]

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LOVELL CAN’T FIND TIME, MONEY OR INTEREST IN HOUSING WEEK

Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government has again demonstrated that housing is one of its lowest priorities after failing to set a date for the annual Housing Week for 2011, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said Housing Week was a chance to showcase the rich contribution that Victoria’s social and public housing residents played [...]

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Baillieu drops ball on family violence

Posted on 08. Sep, 2011 by admin.

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Baillieu Government dithering is putting vulnerable families in the Clayton electorate at risk, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Crime statistics released by Victoria Police this week show family violence accounted for 30 per cent of all assaults in Victoria and a 14.6 percent increase in reports of family violence. Mr Lim said despite [...]

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BAILLIEU BACKFLIPS ON BOOKS

Posted on 05. Aug, 2011 by admin.

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An overwhelming backlash from the community has forced the Baillieu Government to reverse its decision to dramatically cut funding from public libraries, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said local councils Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Monash and the local community should be congratulated on their efforts in forcing Mr Baillieu to see [...]

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BAILLIEU CUTS FUNDING FROM KIDS HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS

Posted on 20. Jul, 2011 by admin.

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The fight against lifestyle disease such as type 2 diabetes and childhood obesity has taken a severe hit as part of the Baillieu Government’s million dollar cuts to education and early childhood programs across Victoria. Member for Clayton Hong Lim said the Baillieu Government had cut funding from ‘Kids – Go For Your Life’ programs [...]

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BAILLIEU CAUGHT HAVING A LEND OF FUNDING FOR LOCAL LIBRARIES

Posted on 14. Jul, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government has been caught stripping money from community libraries, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. “The small print in the new Libraries Funding agreement has revealed the Baillieu Government is cutting up to $4.95 million from our public libraries,” Mr Lim said. “The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is seeking answers from [...]

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CLAYTON ELECTORATE RESIDENTS ASKED TO SPEAK UP ABOUT BAILLIEU’S SILENCE

Posted on 28. Jun, 2011 by admin.

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The State Clayton electorate community has been invited to hold the Baillieu Government to account, with the Labor Opposition announcing it will open a “Scrutiny of Government” post office box. Member for Clayton Hong Lim said the Baillieu Government’s secretive style had left the Opposition no choice but to open up the post office box [...]

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POWER BILLS TO SKYROCKET UNDER BAILLIEU

Posted on 27. Jun, 2011 by admin.

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Hard working families in the Clayton electorate could be hit with massive increases to their power bills under a commitment by the Baillieu Government, secret documents have revealed. An interim report from the Powerline Bushfire Safety Taskforce has shown the true cost of replacing all SWER and 22kV powerlines in Victoria, which was a recommendation [...]

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BAILLIEU BREAKS ANOTHER PROMISE ON NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Posted on 21. Jun, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government is dragging its feet on yet another election promise, having failed to provide ‘street by street’ crime statistics to Neighbourhood Watch, Labor Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. “Last year Mr Baillieu promised to provide Neighbourhood Watch with street-by-street data yet more than 6 months later, nothing has been achieved,” Mr [...]

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BAILLIEU MUST TAKE ACTION ON ROAD TOLL

Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by admin.

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After a six-month holiday on road safety, the Baillieu Government must immediately outline how it will continue to improve safety on Clayton electorate roads, local MP Hong Lim said today. “Families from the Clayton electorate are still waiting for the Baillieu Government to take action to make Victorian roads safer,” Mr Lim said. “Instead, Mr [...]

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AWARDS TO RECOGNISE OUTSTANDING SENIORS IN THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE

Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by admin.

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Labor Member for Clayton Hong Lim has called on the community to nominate outstanding seniors ahead of this year’s Senior of the Year Awards. “Seniors in the Clayton electorate are a vital part of our community and the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards is a great way to recognise their contribution,” he said. “Each [...]

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PRESSURE ON MULDER FORCES SUPPORT FOR LABOR’S BUS SERVICE TO MONASH UNI.

Posted on 26. May, 2011 by admin.

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Students travelling to Monash University’s Clayton campus will soon have a quicker, easier journey, thanks to Monash University students campaigning in support of Labor’s pre-election plans for a frequent new express bus service, albeit a one year trial announced by Transport Minister Mulder, Clayton MP Hong Lim said today. The new Route 601 bus service [...]

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MONASH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LEFT BEHIND BY BAILLIEU

Posted on 10. May, 2011 by admin.

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Students at Monash University’s Clayton campus have missed out on much-needed improvements to transport with the Baillieu Government failing to fund a new shuttle bus to the campus, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said. Visiting Huntingdale Station today with MP’s for Clayton Hong Lim and Oakleigh Ann Barker, Mr Andrews said the Baillieu Government’s Budget had [...]

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BAILLIEU BREAKS PROMISE ON NEXT STAGE OF DINGLEY BYPASS

Posted on 10. May, 2011 by admin.

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The future of construction work on the Dingley Bypass is in question after the Baillieu Government failed to allocate the promised funding in this year’s State Budget, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said today. Visiting the construction site today, Mr Andrews said uncertainty now surrounded the project, with Mr Baillieu committing just $20 million of the [...]

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BAILLIEU BUDGET FAILS FAMILIES IN THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE

Posted on 04. May, 2011 by admin.

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Clayton electorate families have missed out on crucial improvements to Health, Education and Transport in Ted Baillieu’s first State Budget, Labor Member for Clayton, Hong Lim, said today. Mr Lim said Ted Baillieu had failed to deliver for the people in the Clayton electorate and had broken the trust they had put in the Liberal [...]

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ANZAC Requiem

Posted on 25. Apr, 2011 by admin.

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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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BAILLIEU MUST FUND JOBWATCH TO PROTECT LOCAL WORKERS

Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by admin.

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Premier Ted Baillieu’s disastrous decision to cut funding to JobWatch will leave thousands of Victorian workers without any support or assistance to understand and enforce their rights, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said JobWatch provided free and confidential advice to around 20,000 people every year on unfair dismissal, harassment, bullying and [...]

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COALITION’S BOTCHED HEALTH PLAN REVEALED BY LABOR

Posted on 05. Apr, 2011 by admin.

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Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews today released the Baillieu Government’s plan for health which reveals hundreds of millions of dollars in short-falls for major hospital upgrades on what is turning out to be a merry-go-round of broken promises and half-baked policies. Mr Andrews said three versions of the Liberal National’s health plan obtained by the Opposition [...]

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BAILLIEU FORCING VICTORIANS TO WORK EASTER SUNDAY FOR LESS PAY

Posted on 24. Mar, 2011 by admin.

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Premier Ted Baillieu has changed legislation to allow shops to trade on Easter Sunday, forcing thousands of young people to work on a day which has traditionally been one to spend with family and friends, Member for Clayton said today. Mr Lim said the Baillieu Government had also rejected Labor’s plan for Easter Sunday to [...]

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CLAYTON ELECTORATE TEACHERS BETRAYED BY BAILLIEU

Posted on 10. Mar, 2011 by admin.

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Ted Baillieu has betrayed teachers in the Clayton electorate after backflipping on a key election commitment, Member for Clayton, Hong Lim said. “Mr Baillieu should be embarrassed after breaking his own promise to make Victorian teachers the best paid in the country,” Mr Lim said. “Instead of standing by his promise, Mr Baillieu is now [...]

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CLAYTON ELECTORATE FAMILIES DESERVE MORE FROM BAILLIEU

Posted on 09. Mar, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government has spent their first 100 days dithering, backflipping and breaking promises, Labor Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. “The Baillieu Government’s first 100 days have been disappointing and families in the Clayton electorate deserve more,” Mr Lim said. “This is a Government that promised so much for Victorians but has spent [...]

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CLAYTON ELECTORATE FAMILIES LOSE UNDER BAILLIEU’S DRACONIAN LAWS

Posted on 02. Mar, 2011 by admin.

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The Baillieu Government’s changes to Easter Sunday trading laws could force hundreds of local retail employees to work without additional pay loading, Labor Member for Clayton Hong Lim said. Mr Lim said Labor would oppose the Shop Trading Reform Amendment Bill. “This draconian change will force retail workers to work on Easter Sunday and does [...]

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VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN THE CLAYTON ELECTORATE LEFT BEHIND BY BAILLIEU

Posted on 22. Feb, 2011 by admin.

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Premier Ted Baillieu has broken his commitment to pensioners and concession card holders, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said. “On December 1, Mr Baillieu announced that he would bring forward energy concessions for low income earners to January 1,” Mr Lim said. “He fudged in parliament, and on the weekend he backtracked, only providing the [...]

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DOUBT OVER GLEN WAVERLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL UPGRADE

Posted on 17. Feb, 2011 by admin.

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A major redevelopment of the Glen Waverley Primary School is under a cloud as the Baillieu Government backs away from a vital school rebuilding program. Shadow Minister for Education Rob Hulls said the new Government had refused to give a guarantee that it would honour the rebuilding program at dozens of Victorian schools. “Students and [...]

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WHEN WILL VICTORIANS RECEIVE THEIR ENERGY CONCESSIONS?

Posted on 10. Feb, 2011 by admin.

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Low income families across the Clayton electorate will suffer from the Baillieu Government’s flip flopping on when it will introduce energy concessions across Victoria, Member for Clayton Hong Lim said today. “In December Premier Ted Baillieu said he would fast track a year-round electricity concession for electricity bills to start on 1 January,” Mr Lim [...]

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BAILLIEU’S CUTS TO EDUCATION FUNDING WILL HIT LOCAL SCHOOLS

Posted on 07. Feb, 2011 by admin.

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Local schools will suffer as the Baillieu Government rips nearly $340 million from Victorian schools, Clayton MP Hong Lim said today. Mr Lim said the Education Department had been told by the new Government that it must slash $338 million from its budget over the next four years – including $36 million in the remaining [...]

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SEASONS GREETINGS & BEST WISHES FOR 2011

Posted on 23. Dec, 2010 by admin.

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As we enter the festive season, I wish everyone a safe and relaxing time during the holiday period.

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VICHEALTH’S $700K FUNDING FOR ACTIVE CLUBS NOW OPEN

Posted on 13. Dec, 2010 by admin.

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Sports clubs in the Clayton electorate are encouraged to apply for VicHealth grants of up to $2,500 each for new equipment, injury prevention equipment, portable shade and volunteer training. Applications for the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) 2010/2011 Active Club Grants funding can be submitted now until 9 February 2011. A total of $700,000 is [...]

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WESTALL PRIMARY SCHOOL BOOST

Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by admin.

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Clayton MP Hong Lim attended todays offical opening with Federal MP for Hotham Simon Crean of the much needed library and classrooms at Westall Primary School built as part of the Australian Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER). The new facilities include staff work areas and technology upgrades which are already impacting on teaching practices [...]

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