Hong Lim MP, Member for Clayton

Greetings, I am Hong Lim, the State Member of Parliament for Clayton District. I am also the Special Advisor to the Premier on Victoria-Asia Business Relations. I was elected into office in 1996, and have since worked tirelessly to make Clayton electorate and the State of Victoria a better place for you, your families, and your communities.

Feel free to browse around and stay updated on the latest news involving myself, Clayton Electorate and the Government. I also encourage you to leave any concerns, suggestions or feedback you may have via the Contact page.

MEMBERS STATEMENTS – Government Friends of Tourism breakfast – Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Mr LIM (Clayton) — This morning I attended with the Minister for Tourism and Major Events the Government Friends of Tourism breakfast, hosted by the Tourism Alliance of Victoria and supported by Tourism Victoria. The Government Friends of Tourism group is comprised of members of Parliament who have a particular interest in tourism. They view tourism as [...]

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GREEN LIGHT FOR CROWLANDS WIND FARM WELCOMED

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin.

The Crowlands Wind Farm planning approval announced Wednesday is great news for local jobs and great news for the environment, Minister for Energy and Resources Peter Batchelor said. “This wind farm is yet another example of how Victoria is leading the way towards a clean energy future,” Mr Batchelor said. “We know that we need [...]

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BAILLIEU HAPPY TO SCRAP NBN AND 700+ VIC JOBS

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Ted Baillieu has decided to back Tony Abbott’s policy to scrap the National Broadband Network instead of backing the more than 700 permanent full time jobs that will be based in the hub of the NBN to be built in Melbourne. Treasurer John Lenders said when Mr Baillieu was asked on radio yesterday whether he [...]

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SCAM WARNING – OVERCHARGED FEES SWINDLE

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson today warned Victorians to watch out for scammers claiming to represent banks, telcos or government departments and offering large refunds for overcharged fees. In this scam, con artists either request the consumer pay a so-called tax of up to $300 through Western Union so the money owed can be released, [...]

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PREMIER’S WOMEN’S SUMMIT FOCUS ON WOMEN IN MEDIA

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin.

The way in which women are portrayed in the media will be improved through increased opportunities for survivors of domestic violence to take on media advocacy roles, thanks to a $300,000 funding boost announced today by the Victorian Government. Speaking at the annual Premier’s Women’s Summit, attended by more than 200 representatives from the media, [...]

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SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP A WINNING FORMULA

Posted on 19. Aug, 2010 by admin.

A unique partnership with Monash University has helped make the John Monash Science School a regional winner in the inaugural Brumby Labor Government Victorian Science and Mathematics Education Excellence Awards. Education Minister Bronwyn Pike today congratulated the school for winning a $10,000 award – which was presented at an awards ceremony at Melbourne Museum on [...]

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FREE SATURDAY TRAVEL FOR SENIORS AS MYKI ROLLS OUT

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin.

All Victorian Seniors Card holders will be eligible for free weekend travel with the Brumby Labor Government extending free Sunday travel to Saturdays from January 1 next year. Public Transport Minister Martin Pakula said the introduction of myki created greater opportunity for more Seniors Card holders to benefit from free travel on weekends. “From 1 [...]

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SELLING YOUR CAR WATCH OUT FOR A NEW SCAM

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson today warned Victorians looking to sell their cars privately to watch out for con artists offering to find buyers for a fee. Mr Robinson said private car sales advertised in newspapers, magazines and online could be targeted by scammers claiming to represent interested buyers and asking for a so-called refundable [...]

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A THOUSAND REASONS FOR SENIORS TO CELEBRATE

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Seniors across Victoria can start planning a week of festivities with the release today of the official program for the Brumby Labor Government 2010 Victorian Seniors Festival. Launching the program at Melbourne’s Federation Square today, Minister for Senior Victorians Lisa Neville said the 2010 festival was set to be the best yet. “In its 29th [...]

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HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP OTHERS IN GREATER DANDENONG

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Volunteer community organisations in the City of Greater Dandenong have received a $24,000 boost from the Brumby Labor Government. At the Springvale Learning and Activities Centre today, Minister for Community Development Lily D’Ambrosio said the Volunteer Small Grant would provide a new training program for interested groups. “Strong families need strong communities, and by investing [...]

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NEW COMMUNITY ICT SKILLS GRANTS OPEN

Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Minister for Community Development Lily D’Ambrosio has called on community organisations to apply for up to $25,000 to make it easier for people to develop new information and communications technology (ICT) skills. Ms D’Ambrosio said the new Community ICT Skills Grants will help more Victorians get the skills they need to participate in the community, [...]

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LOCAL STUDENTS INVITED TO ENTER PREMIER’S SPIRIT OF ANZAC PRIZE

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Member for Clayton Hong Lim today invited local Year 9 and 10 students to enter the 2010-11 Premier’s Spirit of ANZAC Prize. Mr Lim said the annual prize was established to inspire young Victorians to explore how the values embodied by our ANZACs – courage, mateship, sacrifice and resilience – continue to define our national [...]