Petitions – Bendigo Gov Hub
Mr Walsh (Murray Plains) (328 signatures). Tabled. Ordered that petition be considered next day on motion of Mr WALSH (Murray Plains).
Question without Notice – Murray Basin Rail Project
Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) (11:19:03): My question is to the Premier. When referring to cost blowouts in Melbourne infrastructure projects, the Premier said: When given the choice between making this investment or compromising our promise. We’ve chosen to … make the investment, create the jobs, build the … network … we need … Why…
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Mr Walsh (Murray Plains) (11:22:01): Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) president David Jochinke has said of the Murray Basin rail project: We do expect them to deliver on the project, as promised. There has been an infrastructure spend in the city of far more significant value, and we want ours done, as well. When will the…
DetailsGrievance Debate – Drought
Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) (14:01:53): I rise today to grieve for the drought-affected farmers of Victoria. We have a Premier that made a promise that he would actually govern for all Victorians, and as we have seen in recent times that has not been the case. That promise is about as hollow as the Premier’s…
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Mr Walsh : (Murray Plains) (12:13:05): My question is to the Premier. The Premier has been to China more times than he has been to our drought-affected regions since taking office. It is a simple request from these communities in genuine need: why won’t the Premier visit our drought-affected farmers? Mr Richardson interjected. The SPEAKER:…
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Mr WALSH (Murray Plains) (12:16:18): Premier, we asked you in February, we asked you in March, we asked you in April and in August, and now I am asking you again: when will you provide assistance to pay shire rates and fixed-water charges to Victoria’s drought-stricken farmers? Members interjecting. The SPEAKER: Order! I will allow the…
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