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.

ADJOURNMENT – Consumer affairs: job advertisement scams – Wednesday, 11 August 2010

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by admin.

Mr LIM (Clayton) — The matter I raise is for the attention of the Minister for Consumer Affairs. It concerns the recruiting of so‑called dispatch managers by fraudulent organisations. The action I seek is that the minister, as part of the anti‑scam programs run by Consumer Affairs Victoria, take steps to warn people of the existence of [...]

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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 [...]

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Media Release – 澳華社區議會維州分部與維州警局會面

Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by admin.

澳華社區議會維州分部（CCCAV）於八月十日（上週二）在維州警局總部（Victoria Police Headquarters）與警局代表會談，了解華人在警局死亡一案的進展。維州警局總部的阿什利•迪肯森（Ashley Dickenson）指揮官（Commander）及警局的多元文化小組分負責人瑪麗•皮爾(Marie Piu) 女士會見了澳華社區議會維州分部蔣天麟會長一行。五月十二日週四，一名因醉酒而被單迪農（Dandenong）警方拘留的華裔男子，由於身體疼痛難忍向警方求助。警方長時間無視請求，最終導致他第二天在醫院死亡。事件於五月二十四日見報後，澳華社區議會維州分部表示密切關注。維州分部會長蔣天麟醫生表示, 警方這種行為是絕對不能容忍的。澳華社區議會維州分部顧問委員會主席，維州議會議員林美豐於五月二十五日維州議會的議員發言時間，強烈譴責警方無視生命的行為，並督促進行嚴肅徹底的調查，還死者妻女真相和正義。澳華社區議會維州分部一直嘗試與警方會面和對話，了解更多進展。八月十日的警局總部會談持續了一個多小時，澳華社區議會維州分部表示，作為維護澳洲華人利益的社區組織，澳華社區議會維州分部理應得到一個開誠佈公的答复。警方表示，目前案件由命案調查組蒐集各方證據及口供，然後提交驗屍官。警方願意隨時將調查進展照會澳華社區議會維州分部。因拘留而在警局死亡的同類事件，以往就有兩三例；而根據警方估計，此案件最終調查結果出來可能需要幾個月到半年時間。在蔣會長詢問下，警方表示，如果死者家屬同意，可以將聯絡信息告知澳華社區議會維州分部，分部可代表華人社區向死者家屬提供慰問或協助。分部也向警方諮詢，由於語言和文化的差異，相比澳洲其他社區例如猶太社區，在澳華人與警方之間的溝通與合作相對薄弱，警方有沒有措施來增進彼此溝通？警方表示，目前正在各大校園做吸納警員的宣傳活動，非常願意更多華人青年加入警隊，增加華人在警隊的比重；同時，警方也希望通過信息介紹會等方式增進與華人社區的溝通。澳華社區議會維州分部曾於今年六月九日在維州議會大廈召開的每月常務會議上，為揭露警方玩忽職守而導致華人男子死亡事件的華語口譯員JJ (化名) 頒發了“澳華社區議會維州分部感謝證書”，對其勇於揭露真相的行為表示嘉獎和鼓勵。文件链接