James Newbury is the Member for Brighton in the Victorian Parliament.
James was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2018 and represents Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood, and Hampton.
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2 hours ago
Huge crowds at the Brighton foreshore at noon and 5pm. Why are the police not fining visitors and non mask wearers?
2 days ago
Where are the cases in bayside?
I would suspect some of them are the highett nursing home and still the Regis.
Gosh i hope these numbers go down stay safe everybody
Yes I would like to know if they are coming from nursing homes
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A couple of weeks ago I saw a list of postcodes . Can you get an update. I think it was your fellow MP for Caulfield who posted it. I live in Bayside but the other side of the road is Glen Eira....which figures should I take note of ?
3 days ago
Childcare backflip: Rules relaxed for parents under Stage 4 restrictions
Childcare backflip: Rules relaxed for parents under Stage 4 restrictions
Thousands more Victorian families will now be able to access childcare during lockdown.Chairman Dan flip flops again.
Matt Leddin
James Newbury MP do you know if the non-permitted parent needs to provide any documentation to prove they are unable to take on the childcare responsibilities (I.e they are working from home)? Also is there any permit system required for the non-permitted parent to be able to do the childcare drop off? Our daycare is outside the 5km zone in the CBD.
What a joke! Surely 1 parent can look after their own children😡 Lazy parenting at its best!
3 days ago
I would like to know, if grandparents, in their 50’s , who have previously been providing child care for 2 permitted working parents are still allowed to do so.
Hi James. Does it still have to be existing arrangements? This would prejudice families with permitted worker but who used to use childcare? Further- every news channel has run a story tonight saying you only need one permitted worker to access childcare and enough for 2nd parent to work from home- please confirm. Thirdly, where does it leave single parents who are non-permitted but who are nevertheless just as unable to supervise children while they work from home as families with one permitted worker working out of the home? I feel like there's more clarification to come 🤦♀️🤷♀️
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Too many rules I am sick of those ridiculous nonsense insane rules. Exactly Daniel Andrews and his Chinese advisor made up those rules for this Communism Victoria
Rachel de Waal Beck Kennedy
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Thank you
Alexandra Noble Day
3 days ago
Any data on why ours are increasing?
Probably aged care homes
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Dictator Dan will sure go down as the worst Premier inflected on the Vic. people
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I'm in Hampton and where can I go to get tested for coronavirus without going outside 5km radius of my home? Southland testing station has shut down and my local doctors won't test and has referred me to the lab in Bentleigh but they won't test unless I have a doctor referral. Am I missing something but I thought we were in a pandemic and the Premier was urging everyone with symptoms (however mild) to get tested?!
3 days ago
IN THE DAILY MAIL:
Liberal MP for Brighton James Newbury said the new rules - combined with the 8pm until 5am curfew - meant Victoria has become a “police state”.
Daniel Andrews is accused of running a 'police state'
Liberal MPs have described the new rules as 'terrifying' and compared them to the harsh restrictions of apartheid South Africa and totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany.
A picture paints a thousand words...
"He said most people were doing the right thing and the permit system was not necessary." Hopefully this comment was incorrectly reported - especially with Brighton cases rising substantially over last fortnight. By definition - if everyone was doing the right thing - the numbers would have dropped. Appreciate your clarification.
I really don't think the current situation is the epitomy of a police state myself. I was thinking to that report of a female officer who had her head hit off the concrete paving slabs by someone whom refused to wear a mask, and whom police were arguing with. The person was charged and released on bail. If this is truly a police state, then why was this particular offender not shot by the police, given the circumstances. As nobody who is up to no good is scared of the police anyway, then I find this label of a 'police state' to really lack any substance.
Great article James but they had the same in Spain during their lockdown. They needed permits to go out of their house too. If they didn't have curfew the 1% that aren't doing the right thing would be out spreading the virus. It's because of those people we are in this predicament. However I don't like that Dan Andrews is making all the choices himself.
The fact that Dan Andrews has total control is scary. Everyone must watch this video: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9rZ1leT_OI4%26feature%3Dshare%...
Curfew is only applicable in war. Daniel Andrews imposes curfew as his Communist Chinese advisor told him to do so. Exactly Victoria becomes the Communist state ruled by Communist Premier Daniel Andrews who is traitor sells Victoria to China with his Belt and Road deal. This is the consequence of those Victorians voted for Labor.
Parents need a permit to get daycare & yet all these people free to run around seeing as many ‘intimate partners’ as they like - no evidence required! 🤔🤔🤔
Anyone heard about the global pandemic?? While I agree there's been way too many screw ups that should never have happened or been rectified as soon as they were discovered, this is not the time for political power plays & uninformed media articles ( there's too many around these days) that feed conspiracy theorists appetites. Long term HISTORY shows that isolation is by far the best way to combat such dire outbreaks. PIty we didnt start in Stage 4 then we'd be well out of it by now with a stronger economy. If that happened though, too many would have rebelled. People & political parties need to untie & get through this. It's wiser to be pro active & plan for helping people through & planning to boost the economy when we come to the other side.
Only corona virus lives matter
It is so true, Dictator Dan the commo man. We are all paying for the mistakes of Dan and a few irresponsible people. One thing this has shown our politicians do mot know the States they are suppose to govern. The total debacle re Victoria and NSW border towns is well beyond a joke. Politicians cannot be blamed for not knowing but can be severely criticised for not learning and they have not even bothered to learn Apparently think the only border towns are Albury and Wodonga
Depends on your definition of ‘Police State’, and the reasons why the State Government has introduced these strict laws. He is criticised for being too strict, and criticised for not being strict earlier. Critics: please detail how you would do things differently (with relevant medical advice)? Do you really want to follow the USA (‘land of the free’)?
Why is Premier Dan not more concerned about the Mental Health Pandemic as well as so many Bayside/Victorian business’ are or will be on life support soon-very sad to see so many empty shops and savings lost Too many wrong decisions Dan and Brett - maybe easy on the eyes But !!
Thanks James, scary times these are
Thank you for sharing but I get quite upset when things like this are compared to Nazi Germany. This situation is horrible but it’s not the beginning of a systematic genocide.
Well, everyone should have heeded Stage 3 then we wouldn’t have needed stage 4. I am happy for the state to be controlled by the Federal Govt - but Stage 4 will not go away. If people don’t heed Stage 4 then we will end up with Stage 5 - and that’s going to mean to be pretty much the same as NZ had. Best everyone STOP complaining, knuckle down and get this over and done with. Then after that, strictly follow COVID safe behavior so that we don’t end up back in lockdown.
James Newbury MP As a resident of Brighton since birth, I beg you to keep speaking up and get us out of this mess. We have had enough of Dictator Dan and his police state ways. James, we need you and all Liberal MPs now more than ever. We don't want Stage 5, Stage 6 or Stage 7!
His dream
Let's not politicize any of the regulations, as we are only finding some remedies so we as member of the community, in this country DO NOT ENDED UP in a BODY BAG, NOR DYING WITH NO FAMILY CAN BE AROUND DURING THEIR OR OUR DYING MOMENTS, so we can make a choice, So let's unite and do what's been on the table now. I cant vote for politician that their intentions to win vote, by contradicting what's being done or being introduce to observe by the current goverment , hopefully minimize DEATHS😱😱😱😱🕯🕯
This annoys me! He is protecting us so we don't end up with A TRUMP Situation and hundreds of thousands dead.
Well we don’t want to get like the UK!
Agree!!!
I think James has done an excellent job throughout this in updating and communicating with our community, however I am so disappointed that this article was shared... 1. The Daily Mail has got to be one of the most harmful and disreputable news sources around 2. The article is comparing our restrictions, which are put in place to SAVE LIVES, to some of the most racist and extremist regimes in history 🤯 it actually does not make any sense as they are clearly not put in place with the same intentions! None of us wanted to end up in this situation but here we are and I just cannot see what good sharing this nonsense does to anyone’s morale, mental health or how it is helpful in anyway
No Virus State.
As a nurse I just want to arrive home after my shift and be able to hug my family. But right now that doesn't happen. It isn't like 'normal' where I leave for work and happily drive in ready for my shift to begin. As a senior nurse I have trepidation and I see it in the face of everyone working each shift.. nurses, doctors, cleaners, everyone. We all need to just be very mindful at this time. Loved ones in hospital with only the phone line for connectivity... and not forgetting patients if all ages can suffer from issues where their understanding of why nurses wear masks and visors and no visitora allowed are scaring them (dementia and the like). We all just need to play our part in being mindful of what we are doing if we go out. Hand washing, face covering and really, be kind to others. I have friends with COVID and I have friends who have lost loved ones to it as well. 💕
Not helpful...certainly should not be a police matter, they've got their hands full with day2day crime...careful not to turn this into something it's not!?!
4 days ago
CONFUSED? The Coronavirus Hotline has been giving parents the wrong advice about babysitting - saying that any parent can use a babysitter.
THE PREMIER'S BAN: What you should have been told is that the Premier will only allow parents of permitted workers to use a babysitter.
**UPDATE: Please see post of 7 August, which sets out the Premier's further change to the rule.
What a mess!
I called Business Victoria today in relation to pre-existing in-home child minding arrangements. These are my circumstances: - my husband is a permitted worker and WFH/on-site only in urgent situations - I am on maternity leave with a 5 month old infant - I have a 3 year old toddler - I can no longer access daycare (in Brighton) on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays as I am NOT a permitted worker (due to being on maternity leave) - although my husband IS a permitted worker. Business Victoria advised me that: - I am ALLOWED to continue my pre-existing in-home child minding arrangements as I cannot look after an infant and a toddler at the same time, all the time. For example, when I'm nursing my infant son. What is your opinion on this advice given to me by Business Victoria? They gave similar advice to another daycare mum in a similar situation as I. Further, the updated Stay at Home Directions No 8 does not specify BOTH parents have to be a permitted worker to access pre-existing in-home child minding arrangements. It is quite ambiguous in its' language!
Can you please confirm if we can continue to use a nanny - one parent is a permitted worker and working onsite, another parent is working from home but not on the list of permitted industries? Thank you for you help. It has been a very confusing week regarding this matter...
Even more confused now as this says essential, not permitted. So many versions now...everyone with pre-existing, permitted with pre-existing, essential with pre-existing. God help anyone trying to figure this mess out 😥😥😥
Is there no end to the incompetence of these people. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Lauren Bachar
Destroying real internationally competitive value add jobs because they are "non-essential". These jobs will never bounce back - gone to overseas competition 😕 Unless my kids look after their kids (1 and 4 yo) for 14hrs a day and then work for 10 hours per day - they will try because that's who they are but how sustainable is that 😢
I work under my own name and ABN and I'm a disability support carer and I'm still confused as to if I can work or not I'm essiental and look after two brothers on same premises that are both vulnerable and help with speech , ot and homeschooling am I able to work or not ? We don't live in same suburb and my ABN address is at home but my work site is at there home I haven't got any other clients so I have less contact with public and we don't leave the house unless they have Drs appointments
So just to be crystal clear. I am a permitted worker (doc) and my husband is a non-permitted worker who is full-time WFH. We have had a pre-existing arrangement for a nanny to look after our 3 kids under 7yo while I am at the hospital. Is it correct this cannot continue because my husband is not a permitted worker?
Jessy Appel
What are the rules for grandparents providing care?
Dora Kesarios Peppas
It’s not for essential workers, but for permitted workers and can only be existing arrangements. You’re adding to the confusion with your constant incorrect updates!!!!
Not many people i know actually call the line.. they ask others on Facebook groups.
Can someone confirm please- both my husband and I are permitted workers in stage 4 and permitted for on-site work hence we both leave the house for work- does my mother who comes to babysit our children need a permit for herself?
The rules have changed! Only one parent has to be a permitted worker 7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/stage-4-childcare-rules-relaxed-with-only-one-parent-requ...
4 days ago
Is the spike in bayside due to nursing homes?
Ok this is a bit different from the last update! Can you breakdown by postcode please?
You have to wonder if this is because we are now all forced to cram into one supermarket because we can’t go more than 5ks and the hours are reduced not to mention the Brighton one right next door to the aged care with huge cases
Where are the other 55 cases in Bayside? As there are 45 in Hampton, Brighton, Brighton East and Elwood
Is this reflecting last weeks tests, week before or early this weeks ?
Just think how hospital workers feel with active cases in the workplace. PLEASE DONT GATHER.
4 days ago
Did they release postcode data again? Do you know how many of the Brighton Cases are in Aged Care?
Thank you
Thanks James for the breakdown. Do you know if these are mainly in Aged Care facilities?
All those cases in Brighton/Brighton east would be all the Karen's that have walked every street 😂😂😂😂
Thank you for the breakdown of information
Thank you James. Must say something that concerns me greatly is the amount of traffic on South Rd today. Considering that we are a City in Lockdown 4. People really need to take this seriously, or we'll be placed in NZ version of Lockdown.
Loving the breakdown. Thanks. Sharing to Bayside Community Emergency Relief
Leonie Wilcock
Thanks James but I still think we all need to see the recovery rate.
How can I get the similar info for CoPP of port Melbourne, south melbourne, Albert Park, etc?
Thanks for the breakdown.
Thank you. This is reassuring.
Thanks James Newbury MP
The DHHS have (for the second time) reported cases by postcode. There’s a hope that this reporting will be done weekly. covidlive.com.au/report/cases-by-postcode
Hope Karen from Brighton stays safe.
Antigoni Hantzolos Jeff Devers
What happened to that huge rise in numbers yesterday in Bayside?
Andrea Atamian
Looking forward to your breakdown every day
Thank you James
5 days ago
STAGE 4 - PERMITTED WORK PREMISES.
Permitted Work Premises may operate with on-site operations during the restricted activity period. A list, setting out what is a Permitted Work Premises, has been released.
If you would like a PDF of the document, please email me: james.newbury@parliament.vic.gov.au
Thanks James. This is a new list compared to yesterday? My company was already processing my permit under yesterday’s list.
Not sure if you could answer my question? www.facebook.com/groups/baysidecer/ is a registered charity working on covid relief & as such are permitted to continue. At some stage during Stage 4 lockdown (we are waiting on funding) we need to do a working bee assembling around 700 Comfort Packs for covid vulnerable elderly & children fleeing domestic violence. We are aware of distancing, masks etc but not sure how many people would be permitted at 1 time in a private home to assemble these packs. Thinking we only need 6 people max , possibly a few shifts . Am doing all the prep work myself ( about 50 boxes & still going) so will be ready for a assembly . If you could find out how many people we can have help that would be great. I'll get work permits out to all volunteers once we have dates. Thanks in anticipation.
It’s like a real life episode of Utopia.
Thanks James. This is much clearer.
Bike shop open on Chapel street now, who do we call if businesses and trades continue to operate?
Paul Malek
Thank you for providing this! It helps to know going forward
5 days ago
Ian Northeast here it is
What about kinship carers who have multiple children are we not allowed to access respite!
Is this for real .....
What is the criteria for why 2nd parent can't look after the child? Must they also be permitted?
Is this for stage 4 lockdown area only or does it include stage 3 regional Victoria area as well. Too vague. ??
What an absolute joke. Mr. Andrews, am I allowed to go to the bathroom? Or do I need a permit for that too?
Please can I just double check my understanding is correct. I WFH but for a non-essential business who can’t issue a permit so that means I can no longer can have my mum in law look after my daughter in my home with these new restrictions? Is that correct?
Thank you
Thank you for an update James.
Michelle Jones
James Newbury MP Can you provide a URL link to the official source of this information please?
Please provide url to the official advice. Thank you! Also, I think I you need to remove the word essential worker and replace with permitted. Because from the start of this disaster, we’ve all be told that if we have a job, we are essential. We need consistency in communication. This is confusing! I have a job. My partner has a full time job that employs others and he is studying full time. We are essential works as per guidance since the beginning of this. We also have 2 young kids. I’m still not clear if we can have a babysitter a few hours / days a week.
James Newbury MP - thanks for providing the information and working late into the evening to do it :)
Are the permits for only essential workers?
Chuck ankle bracelets on every positive COVID case. That’s a real solutions focussed approach
James Newbury MP I’m a single mum on my own, I work (at the moment) and study (Primary school teaching) and I’ve been through heaps which means sometimes I need support, even just like 10 minutes to myself to say work through an anxiety attack or even clean up a spill my little terror has made which is maybe hard to clean up and dangerous to leave, is my neighbour allowed to hold onto him?
How is this supposed to help? More damaging to people's welfare if you ask me
Craig Blackmore
Skye Jean
How exactly does this work???
John Psi 👎👎
Has this, or will this be formally communicated by the Premier or will there be an updated Order that sets this out?
James :) It would be ridiculous if people in professional roles (not on the permitted list) who have been working from home and have childcare arrangements can no longer work as they must look after the kids. This is a major change and there need to be CLEAR guidelines. Eg. my daughter is a Statistician (PhD) who is employed full time and with 2 young children. She has been working from home for the last 12 weeks and the 4 grandparents have been minding the kids. Now she can't work ? Insane
The wording for Grandparents not babysitting is "strongly advise" does that mean it's not actually mandatory " is a lawyer with her own business classed as essentail? My daughter in law struggles trying to work from home with a full on 3 year-old. My son is in an essential service
Thanks For this. For exceptional circumstances needing an exemption will there be a permit needed or will a doctor's letter be ok?
5 days ago
Can we see a break down of where the cases are please?
It would be much appreciated if we could get another breakdown by post code. 🙏🙏
Where’s Will Smith and Brad Pitt when you need them ?
By postcode but is a bit delayed covidlive.com.au/vic/postcode
Almost 100 cases in Bayside!
Why do people need to know what the data is for different postcodes? Assume that everyone has it and stay home...
Which Aged Care Facility in Highett has it been detected in as of today James.
Why do we get caught up on the data. Just do what your supposed to do. Doesn’t matter if your post code has 1 case or 1000. YOUR actions should be no different.
James - please explain why parliament sat this week in defiance of the Chief Medical Officers advice? This shows a contempt for the hardship being placed on the Victorian electorate that is the equal of that shown by the BLM protesters. In this technological age, where most of the world has come to terms with conducting business by videoconference, why can’t parliament show some genuine leadership by example and adopt similar work principles? amp.abc.net.au/article/12523614
If you practice COVID safe behavior you should be ok.
We need to make cyclists and runners also wear masks - no exceptions.
Liz Mitchell
United Energy workers on New Street this morning just going about their work without face masks. Upon reminding them that we all need to wear a mask / suitable face covering, two females flipped the bird and yelled "we don't need to!"....nice...🙃🤦♀️
Would love to know other health issues the people had and have . My heart goes out to loved ones and friends that have had loss and illness.