Joint Statement – Investing in our childrens’ future at Hampton Primary School Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition James Newbury, Member for Brighton 19 July 2022. A Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will provide Hampton Primary School with $7.7 million to develop a masterplan and build a brand new multipurpose facility. Students and teachers […]
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Joint Statement – Boosting Melbourne’s tree canopy – real solutions for greener suburbs Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition James Newbury, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change 17 July 2022. Local communities across Melbourne will receive a boost to their environmental liveability under a new commitment announced today by the Victorian Liberals and Nationals. […]
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Joint Statement – Real solutions to lock in climate action and build Victoria’s energy system of the future Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition Craig Ondarchie, Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables James Newbury, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change 17 July 2022. Victoria’s pathway to a net-zero emissions future will be guaranteed under […]
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Joint Statement – Power to the People- Real Solutions for Energy and Emissions Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition Craig Ondarchie, Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables James Newbury, Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change 16 July 2022. Victorian households and renters will benefit from cheaper energy bills and lower emissions under the Victorian […]
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Statement – Backing the voice of Joy 2 July 2022. A Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will commit $250,000 a year, over the next four years, to the community radio station Joy 94.9. Joy burst onto the airwaves, as a community radio station in 1993. Since then it has cemented itself as the leading […]
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Joint Statement – Major upgrades to save childcare centres from shutting doors David Southwick, Member for Caulfield James Newbury, Member for Brighton 25 June 2022. Childcare centres in Melbourne’s inner south-east won’t be forced to shut their doors, should the Liberals and Nationals be elected in November. While the Andrews Labor Government ignores the concerns […]
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Statement – Labor fridges farce cost taxpayers and hurts emissions 24 June 2022. Instead of acting on our environment, the State Labor Government’s Victorian Energy Upgrades program has been exposed as an expensive farce that is costing the environment and the hip-pocket of every Victorian. In the name of reducing emissions, businesses are reportedly applying […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE POLICE STATION’. Wednesday, 22 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): On Saturday night the 24-hour Bayside police station was closed. No services were available to my community despite the latest crime data showing an increase in aggravated burglary in Brighton. My community knows that the Bracks Labor government’s closure of the Brighton […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CRIME IN BRIGHTON’. Wednesday, 22 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:49): Victoria Police’s deputy commissioner Rick Nugent confirmed an increase in aggravated burglaries in my community, saying, ‘We have seen an increase in Brighton’. In the reporting period to March there were six aggravated burglaries compared to none in the year prior. Since […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CRIME IN HAMPTON’. Wednesday, 22 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): Residents of Hampton are concerned about local crime. Last week alone a car was stolen in Ludstone Street after the offender broke into a home to steal the keys and a family in Barnett Street had their car broken into. As a […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MENTAL HEALTH’. Wednesday, 22 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:49): The Australian Patients Association’s Australian Healthcare Index, released this week, confirms a lot more needs to be done to support the mental health of our community. The index shows one in four people say their mental health has declined in the last six […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘EATING DISORDER SERVICES’. Thursday, 23 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My Constituency Question is for the Minister for Mental Health, and I ask: can the Minister advise me as to what the Labor Government is doing to improve early intervention in specialist care services for young sufferers of an eating disorder? The […]
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Joint Statement – Liberals and Nationals’ plan to stop Labor’s extermination of Victoria’s iconic brumbies Peter Walsh, Leader of The Nationals James Newbury, Member for Brighton 8 June 2022. A Matthew Guy-led Liberals and Nationals Government will stop Labor’s extermination of Victoria’s brumby population. The new plan, announced today, will see a shift in focus […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT (NAZI SYMBOL PROHIBITION) BILL 2022’. Tuesday, 7 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:12): I rise to speak on the Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022. Victoria knows that the Nazi swastika represents racial supremacy and is in reality a symbol of mass genocide. The symbol incites hatred and […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON POLICE STATION’. Tuesday, 8 June 2022 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:20): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Labor Government to commit to opening a new Brighton police station. Everyone has a right to feel safe and be safe in their homes, yet we know that many […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘GLEN HUNTLY ROAD CROSSING LOCATION’. Tuesday, 9 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and I ask: when will the Minister commit to moving the proposed signal pedestrian crossing in Elwood to where the safety issue actually exists? The Elwood community has […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘THORNE HARBOUR HEALTH REPORT’. Thursday, 9 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): Thorne Harbour Health’s new report, The Cost of Adverse Mental Health Outcomes in the LGBTIQ+ Victorian Adult Population, estimates that poor mental health in the rainbow community, who represent up to 10 per cent of Victoria’s population, costs $3 billion. It […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FIRBANK ARTS PRECINCT’. Thursday, 9 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Firbank Grammar School has unveiled its new, inspiring, world-class $5.5 million arts precinct. The precinct has been designed with specialist spaces for all forms of creativity and will promote women’s participation in art. My warmest congratulations to Principal Jenny Williams, the school […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘TACTYCS PROGRAM’. Thursday, 9 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): Up to 500 at-risk young people between 12 and 24 will be helped by getting them into team sport. The Rotary Club of Brighton and Team Sports 4 All have been successful in a joint Federal Government grant of $350 000, which has […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSPEAK’. Thursday, 9 June 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): Bayspeak is a public speaking competition for secondary school students in Bayside organised by Bayside Rotary Clubs and Toastmasters. Congratulations to the 13 schools and over 50 students who took part. The 16 junior and senior category student finalists delivered a range of thought […]
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BILL DEBATE ‘APPROPRIATION (2022-2023) BILL 2022’. Thursday, 26 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:14): I rise to speak on the Appropriation (2022–2023) Bill 2022. This is an opportunity for me to speak to my community of Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood and Hampton and on behalf of that community. Disappointingly the State Budget papers did not […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON SCHOOL FUNDING’. Tuesday, 24 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): My constituency question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask: has the Minister reviewed why the State Labor Government is awarding schools in non- Labor metropolitan electorates substantially less school funding than those in Labor electorates? The Budget overview openly […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON HOME INVASIONS’. Thursday, 26 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): Enough is enough. My community not only deserve to feel safe in their homes, they deserve to be safe in their homes. Brighton has been victim to repeated terrorising home invasions this year. Earlier this week a gang of seven invaded a […]
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Statement – Labor must commit to new Brighton Police Station 28 May 2022. Last night, Victoria Police reportedly shot at a car after a home invasion in Cochrane Street, Brighton. The group of offenders stole two cars, before making a getaway. Following a police interception, the offenders drove one of the cars at a police […]
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Joint Statement – Labor admits it intends to eradicate wild brumbies Bev McArthur, Member for Western Victoria James Newbury, Member for Brighton 26 May 2022. The Victorian Government has confirmed that it plans to eradicate hundreds of wild brumbies in the Alpine National Park and Barmah Forest. In Budget Estimates testimony at the Public Accounts […]
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Statement – Electric vehicles need a supercharge 19 May 2022. Despite talking a big game, the Andrews Labor Government has confirmed that it is nowhere near achieving its electric vehicle target. In May 2021, Labor announced its Zero Emissions Vehicle Roadmap, which included a target of achieving at least 50 per cent of all new […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘RAILWAY LINE NOISE’. Wednesday, 11 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): The State Labor Government refuses to invest a cent in my community. Despite investment along other train lines, the State Government has treated the Sandringham line like a leper. One of the troubling issues for residents living nearby to the line is […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON ROVERS ANZAC DAY GAME’. Tuesday, 3 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:03): Thank you to the Hampton Rovers Football Club and president Gary Nash for hosting their annual Anzac game. Our community appreciated Hampton RSL executive members Bill Mirabito, Corey Denning, and Arron Scott performing part of the Anzac ceremony before the […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD CROQUET CLUB’. Tuesday, 3 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:03): Elwood Croquet Club and its 60 members recently celebrated its 95th birthday. The event was an opportunity to acknowledge the club’s founding women and the hurdles they overcame, Mrs Robinson, a former St Kilda mayor, and the way she fought for its […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH’. Tuesday, 3 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:04): The Baptist community has been worshipping in Bay Street, Brighton, for 171 years. On Sunday the newly renovated church reopened its doors. Hundreds of local residents visited to see the new site, which now operates in partnership with Crossway. Best wishes to […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NORTH BRIGHTON RAILWAY NOISE’. Tuesday, 3 May 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:04): Residents who live near North Brighton railway station are concerned about increased train noise. It is affecting their amenity significantly. Sixty neighbours to the train line, led by Julian and Maria Fraraccio, have petitioned the State Government saying the noise is […]
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BILL DEBATE ‘SERVICES VICTORIA AMENDMENT BILL 2021’. Wednesday, 1 December 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:42): I rise to speak as the lead speaker on the Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021. I will start by saying, with the Minister sitting opposite me, that the Opposition will not oppose the Bill. It is a good thing to […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ESPLANADE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING’. Thursday, 7 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and I ask: will the State Labor Government consider installing a pedestrian-operated signal crossing across The Esplanade near Were Street in Brighton? Green Point in Brighton is as iconic as […]
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CONDOLENCE MOTION ‘SHANE WARNE’. Thursday, 7 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:28): Shane Keith Warne, what a bloody legend! When Shane Warne passed it felt like Australia had collectively skipped a beat. Though we miss and mourn those who pass, there are some who touch us so deeply that we hold our collective breath when […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PORT PHILLIP CHILDCARE PETITION’. Thursday, 7 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:55): My community has spoken out loudly and said that it supports community-run childcare in the Port Phillip municipality. Disturbingly, three centres in Port Phillip are under threat of closure, the Eildon Road Children’s Centre in St Kilda, Elwood Children’s Centre in […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Brighton Crime’. Thursday, 7 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:54): Victorians have a right to feel safe in their homes. Disturbingly, there has been a frightening increase in the number of home invasions in Brighton. As a recent victim said to me: it is extremely disconcerting how brazen these criminals are. There are […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE INCLUSIVE SPORTS DAY’. Thursday, 7 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:54): Congratulations to Bayside sporting clubs who recently hosted the second Bayside Inclusive Community Sports Day. This year the sporting clubs partnered with Blind Sports Australia to expand into becoming an all-inclusive event. The event featured modified versions of sports to enable […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Women and Mentoring’. Tuesday, 5 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:55): Women and Mentoring, known as WAM, is an early intervention program that supports women charged with a criminal offence by matching them with one of the organisation’s 60 mentors. The organisation helps 45 women per year, and their client recidivism rate sits […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Railway Crescent, Hampton’. Tuesday, 5 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:56): Local residents are right to be concerned about light pollution in the extended car park on Railway Crescent in Hampton. State Labor has already forced a cruise ship-sized development into the Hampton village, and residents are being told to simply put up […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Gary Nash’. Tuesday, 5 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:55): Congratulations to Hampton Rovers President Gary Nash, who was recently awarded a Victorian Amateur Football Association Certificate of Merit. The award recognised Gary’s significant contribution to the Hampton Rovers Football Club. His contribution includes playing 193 games, being a former Senior Captain, and […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Brighton Secondary Employment Interviews’. Tuesday, 5 April 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:56): Each year Rotary Club of Brighton volunteers conduct mock employment interviews with year 10 students from Brighton Secondary College. The interviews are an opportunity for the students to present a résumé, hone their presentation and receive constructive feedback. The interviews are […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, HAMPTON’. Thursday, 24 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:36): St Mary’s Primary is a remarkable school in Hampton. The school will soon celebrate its centenary and it currently teaches almost 290 students. The school has a vision to invest in a $3 million extension of their junior school block […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST KILDA STREET, BRIGHTON’. Thursday, 24 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:35): The Bayside residents near St Kilda Street have had enough of unlawful traffic, associated noise and a lack of action from the Labor Government. As Paul said, these hoons seem to think they can treat this as a speedway. This is […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON LIFESAVING CLUB’. Thursday, 24 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:35): Hampton Life Saving Club is a wonderful organisation. On top of teaching young people important skills, they are advocates for all abilities, including girls participation, environmental protection and mental wellness. A Guy Liberal government will deliver $125 000 to support the redevelopment […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD FORESHORE REDEVLOPMENT’. Thursday, 24 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:35): Port Phillip council is proposing to redevelop the Elwood foreshore and shift almost 300 car parks into and around Head Street in Brighton. Head Street is a municipal boundary, and many residents believe the move is cynically designed to shift the problem […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ANNIVERSARY’. Thursday, 24 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:36): On indulgence, all my love to my wife, Suzanne, as we celebrate our fifteenth wedding anniversary today.
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON HOME INVASIONS’. Wednesday, 23 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:40): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: how many homes need to be invaded in Brighton before the State Labor Government stops ignoring the safety of my community? Victorians have a right to be safe in their homes, yet […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SHANE WARNE’. Wednesday, 9 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): Shane Warne was one of the greatest cricketers that ever lived. When he bowled he delivered magic, and he was an icon whose story and achievements will live through the ages, but that was not the Shane Warne we saw in Brighton. You […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘CONSERVATION, FORESTS AND LANDS AMENDMENT BILL 2022’. Wednesday, 9 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:49): It is a pleasure to rise on my first bill as Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change on the Conservation, Forests and Lands Amendment Bill 2022, but I rise on this particular Bill with a heavy heart […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON SAVOY REHABILITATION’. Tuesday, 8 March 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:41): My Constituency Question is to the Minister for Health, and I ask: what are the requirements for operating a rehabilitation program for alcohol and drug addiction treatment? Minister, for background, over the last three months the Brighton Savoy, a family-owned hotel, accommodation […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON RSL SCHOOL PROGRAM’. Thursday, 24 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:40): Hampton RSL have shown incredible community leadership in the way they pass on history to the next generation through their Gallipoli Memorial Garden school program. I recently joined Hampton Primary School to visit the garden to learn about the 92 Bayside […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON ROAD SAFETY’. Thursday, 24 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:41): Brighton’s road safety is ignored by Labor. Horrified residents often witness dangers at the intersection of Dendy and Hampton streets. VicRoads has advised residents that an upgrade is unlikely to be implemented. The intersection is near to the notorious Dendy village, where […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes’. Thursday, 24 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:41): The iconic Brighton Bathing Boxes are under threat. Several of the boxes at the South end of the beach are under threat of tide and erosion. Brighton Harbour was recently dredged to remove built-up sand. Instead of sending the dredged sand […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘PORT PHILLIP CHILDCARE CENTRES’. Thursday, 24 February 2022 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:13): My Adjournment is directed to the Premier, and the action that I seek is for the Premier to personally intervene and provide financial government support which would stop the closure of three childcare centres before they are forced to close. Port Phillip […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST PETER’S KINDERGARTEN’. Thursday, 24 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:40): Brighton’s St Peter’s Kindergarten recently held a welcome to country and smoking ceremony for their young children. The children loved the experience, with four-year-old Fiona saying, ‘This land belongs to the Aboriginal people. They have been here for a really long time, […]
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Joint Statement – Delivering for the Hampton Life Savings Club community to recover and rebuild Matthew Guy, Leader of the Opposition James Newbury, Member for Brighton 19 February 2022. A Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will deliver $125,000 to support the redevelopment of Hampton Life Saving Club (HLSC). The funding will allow for urgent […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘PORT PHILLIP CHILDCARE CENTRES’. Thursday, 10 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:50): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: is the State Labor Government considering committing financial support towards the upgrade of three childcare centres in my region before they are forced to close? Port Philip Council is being forced […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘REGULATORY LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (REFORM) BILL 2022’. Thursday, 10 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:07): I rise to speak on the Regulatory Legislation Amendment (Reform) Bill 2021. This is an Omnibus Bill. It covers a variety of issues that are loosely held together under the umbrella of streamlining regulation. Though some of the proposed […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘STARFISH NIPPERS’. Wednesday, 9 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): As Hampton Life Saving Club says, every summer something magical happens when the Starfish Nippers members arrive on Hampton beach. Starfish Nippers is a modified program designed for young people of all abilities. Starfish includes kids with autism, attention deficit, global development delay, […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HOME INVASIONS’. Wednesday, 9 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): People deserve to be safe in their homes. Last week a family in Elwood Street, Brighton, was left terrified by a group of three thieves who had broken into their family home and confronted them. There have been similar home invasions around Albert […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CLEAN UP CLUB’. Wednesday, 9 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): Elwood Primary School has a big heart for the community and the environment. It was heart-warming to hear that three young students have taken on leadership roles and created a school Clean-up Club because, in their words, ‘We need to keep our […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GREAT AUSTRALIA DAY SWIM’. Wednesday, 9 February 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): The Rotary Club of Brighton is part of the fabric of Bayside. This year the Club again delivered their iconic Great Australia Day Swim. The swim was first started by Stuart McIntyre and Peter Sherman in 2010. Many thanks to the […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PANDEMIC LAWS SURVEY’. Thursday, 28 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): Victorians are speaking out strongly in Opposition to the Premier’s pandemic management. They know that Labor has mismanaged the State. They also know that the Premier’s decisions have been punitive, and his restrictions have hurt people. Labor cannot be trusted with increased […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SANDY ALL-ABILITIES PROGRAM’. Thursday, 14 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Bayside-based netball association Sandringham and District Netball Association delivers an award-winning program and inspires young people of all abilities. The association founded the Sandy all-abilities program in 2018. The program is led by Emily Higgins and Kris Pierce, two community advocates who have […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 14 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Gardenvale Primary School, in Brighton East, is an outstanding school that has been teaching our local children since 1922. Gardenvale Primary is a split-school learning environment with a junior campus and senior campus and a growing enrolment of almost 630 students. We are […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT DELAYS’. Thursday, 14 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Labor’s attitude towards small business throughout the pandemic has been shameful. This week the Government admitted their disinterest in supporting the 660,000 Victorian small businesses. At anti-corruption hearings this week a government witness admitted: ‘The small business portfolio was so small, there […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE’. Wednesday, 13 October 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is to the Minister for Education and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to commit to funding a purpose-built performing arts and culture centre at Brighton Secondary College, in Brighton East. Brighton Secondary has served the Bayside community […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘AGED CARE RESTRICTIONS’. Thursday, 7 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My constituency question is directed to the Premier, and I ask it on behalf of aged-care residents and providers in my community. On what date will the State Government allow them the quality of life they deserve? For many in aged-care homes, it […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD BEACH SAFETY’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Melbourne’s beachside communities deserve to be safe when taking advantage of our special coastline. Elwood residents need to know they are safe when taking a swim. Sadly, personal watercraft and the zoning of boating and swimming near Elwood, in Port Phillip Bay, remains […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DELAYED HEALTH CARE’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Current restrictions are deterring people from accessing the health services they need. That delay is causing ongoing health issues, and for many, leading to ongoing agonising pain. A mother recently contacted me, desperate, because her daughter hasn’t been able to receive myotherapy. Her […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LGBTIQ+ BUSINESS SUPPORT’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Despite hollow words, this Labor Government has let the LGBTIQ+ community down. There has been a 24.9 per cent cut to LGBTIQ+ and equality programs in the budget. The cuts mean a change from $7.6 million last financial year to just $5.7 million […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HEALTH SYSTEM IN CRISIS’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): With over 18 months to prepare for the pandemic it is more than just outrageous that Labor has not prepared our health system. The system is now in crisis. We know that the Premier promised to deliver 4,000 ICU beds in April […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BASTION INSIGHTS SURVEY’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Is there any wonder that Victorians think the economic cost of lockdowns outweighs the risks of the coronavirus? A recent Bastion Insights survey has shown that 49 per cent of Victorians believe the cost outweighs risk, 21 per cent were undecided and only […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT’. Wednesday, 6 October 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): At a time when Victorian businesses are doing it incredibly tough, the Labor Government is cutting financial support for hard-done small businesses. It is outrageous. Numerous businesses have contacted me, concerned about Round 5 of the Business Costs Assistance Program. They advise that […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH’. Wednesday, 8 September 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Parents know that the shattered mental health of our kids is the biggest threat facing our State. They know there is a mental health shadow pandemic in Victoria, despite the State Labor Government trying to deny it and seeking to cover it up. […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘NEW STREET PUBLIC HOUSING’. Tuesday, 7 September 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My constituency question is to the Minister for Housing, and it relates to the New Street public housing site in Brighton, which is one of the public housing sites to be renewed as part of the State Government’s Public Housing Renewal Program. […]
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PARENTS CAN SEE THE HARM HERALD SUN 30 August 2021 JAMES NEWBURY TWO big things are happening among parents. There is a silent revolution brewing. Over the past 18 months, we have proved we will accept the loss of almost any freedom, so long as it’s for our better health. We won’t even bat an […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON NEGLECTED IN SCHOOL FUNDING’. Thursday, 16 August 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is directed to the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the Minister to stop politicking with Brighton kids and direct funding to needy schools in my community. The Victorian School Building Authority provides a particularly helpful […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘COVID POLICY HURTING KIDS’. Wednesday, 15 September 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The State Labor Government has justified every decision it has made during the pandemic by saying that the imposition of punitive policy has been based on expert health advice. Within days, these decisions will have led to Melbourne becoming the most locked […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 5 August 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:05): My adjournment is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the Minister to step in and invest real funding into the future of Brighton Primary School. The historic Brighton Primary sits on the corner of Wilson and Male […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ELSTER CREEK CRIMES’. Tuesday, 3 August 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:44): The children in my community deserve to be safe—safe to take an afternoon walk and safe to enjoy our parks. On Saturday afternoon two 13-year-old girls were chased along the Elster Canal Path in Brighton by teens carrying a knife. The incident […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LANDCOX PARK SHELTER’. Wednesday, 4 August 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:04): In September, my community will welcome a new shelter at Landcox Park in Brighton East. Landcox Park is a wonderful park. Many say it is a much-loved secret that we are lucky to enjoy. The shelter came about after hundreds of local […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON ROTARY CHANGEOVER’. Wednesday, 4 August 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:04): Brighton Rotary Club recently welcomed the inauguration of Julie Avery as President of the Club. Julie is a 26-year Rotarian, having been a charter member of Brighton Beach before moving to Brighton in 2018. Julie will be Brighton Rotary’s first female President […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON CRIME’. Wednesday, 4 August 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:03): In mid-July two offenders broke into a home in Albert Street, Brighton. The homeowners, who were at home asleep, immediately called police. As our community knows, certain streets in Brighton and Brighton East have been repeatedly targeted by criminals. My community has a […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NORTH BRIGHTON ROTARY SUICIDE AWARENESS’. Wednesday, 4 August 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:03): Twenty-five years ago, the North Brighton Rotary Club established a youth suicide awareness project. The project started after Michael Carr-Gregg, then Director of the Education and Training Unit Centre for Adolescent Health at the Royal Children’s Hospital, presented to the […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE ART APPEAL’. Tuesday, 24 June 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:55): Bayley House is a special organisation in my community. They offer support to the intellectually disabled by actively engaging them through a program of exceptional services. Up to 180 clients take part each day. Part of their service includes a rich […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘ELWOOD COLLEGE’. Wednesday, 23 June 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:14): My Adjournment is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to step in and invest real funding into the future of Elwood College in Elwood. Elwood College and its neighbouring primary school are the heart of Elwood. […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘SMALL BUSINESS IS DEVASTATED’. Wednesday, 9 June 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:42): Small businesses across my community are crying out ‘Enough is enough’. They are the human face of our economy. They are the mums and dads of our communities. They are our neighbours who have taken a risk to realise a dream. […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH’. Wednesday, 9 June 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:03): Mental health issues have swept across Victoria like a tidal wave. Labor has sacrificed our children’s mental health. Children have been locked out of our schools for 114 days. A secret report from the Victorian Agency for Health Information has revealed that […]
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MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE. ‘SUPERVISED INJECTING ROOMS’ Wednesday, 26 May 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:58): I am pleased to rise on the Matter of Public Importance. Public policy is about balance. On this issue, on the supervised medical injecting room, the Government has got the balance wrong—wrong in Richmond and wrong in their proposed CBD […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘STATE TAXATION AND MENTAL HEALTH ACTS AMENDMENT BILL 2021’. Wednesday, 26 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:55): I rise to speak on the State Taxation and Mental Health Acts Amendment Bill 2021. The Labor Party should be ashamed of itself. As we have a debate in this Chamber about Labor’s new tax attack, […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS FORUM’. Tuesday, 25 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:06): Whether change is big or small, we all have the power and responsibility to use our voices to bring about positive change. These are some of the issues that I spoke about with Haileybury students as part of their Respectful Relationships Forum. […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON RSL GALLIPOLI GARDEN’. Tuesday, 25 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:06): Hampton RSL recently unveiled a Gallipoli Memorial Garden. The garden includes the names of the 92 Bayside diggers who fell, etched on steel plaques on top of ten rocks, representing the sites in Gallipoli where they were buried. Congratulations to Hampton […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BUDGET TAX ATTACK’. Tuesday, 25 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:07): The budget is a tax attack. It is a budget of envy that attacks tall poppies. The State Labor Government has run out of money, so they are digging their grubby hands further into Victorians’ pockets. My community knows that Labor hates […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE VIOLENT CRIMES’. Tuesday, 25 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:06): How many crimes need to be committed in my community before Labor wakes up? We have seen a string of crimes in Bayside parks, sexual and violent assaults committed on local teenagers. On Saturday night a 17-year-old Elwood boy was stabbed by […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘BUDGET & TAXES.’ Thursday, 20 May 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:04): My Adjournment is for the Treasurer, and the action I seek is for the Labor government to scrap the envy-based tax attack at the core of its punitive State Budget. This Budget is a tax attack, a Budget that hates entrepreneurs and job […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION DENDY STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. Wednesday, 5 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:45): My constituency question is to the Minister for Public Transport, and I ask: can the Minister release all advice on the safety of the Dendy Street pedestrian rail crossing in Brighton? The Dendy Street pedestrian rail crossing at the New Street […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM SUPPORT SERVICES. Wednesday, 5 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:01): Young women are calling for modernisation of the sexual assault reporting system. We should not be proud that Victoria is the only jurisdiction in Australia without a structured informal reporting system. Brave women from my community, like sexual assault survivor […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT VETERANS SUPPORT. Wednesday, 5 May 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:01): The Rotary Club of Brighton recently welcomed retired special forces major Heston Russell to their annual Anzac dinner. Heston has championed supporting returned servicemen by founding Voice of a Veteran, an organisation whose originating purpose acknowledges that more than 700 veterans have been […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON FLORAL ART GROUP’. Wednesday, 17 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): Sadly, the Brighton Floral Art Group has wound up. Formed in 1978 by Merle Barton, the group has been active in fundraising for local charities as well as bringing the pleasure of floral art to the Bayside community for decades. Thank […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL’. Wednesday, 17 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): Soroptimist International are celebrating their 100th year as a volunteer service organisation for women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities. The Brighton Branch is the biggest in Australia. They have been contributing to my community for […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘KYLIE MOORE-GILBERT’. Wednesday, 17 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): Kylie Moore-Gilbert has shown profound bravery, both as a prisoner for 804 days and more recently in her personal life. Kylie’s strength of character and her daily mantra in prison, ‘I am free; no matter what you do to me, I am still […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CONSENT PETITION.’ Wednesday, 17 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): The petition for consent to be included in school education early is not just an issue for New South Wales. Chanel Contos started a petition to give voices to girls who have experienced sexual abuse. The voices in the petition from across Australia […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘CRIME IN DENDY PARK’ Tuesday, 16 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:44): My constituency question is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and I ask: what has the State Labor Government done to enhance safety in my community after a young girl was sexually assaulted at Dendy Park in Brighton East? […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘ELWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL.’ Thursday, 4 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:26): My adjournment is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to commit funding to assist Elwood Primary School realise their vision of refurbishing their outdoor environment through their landscape master plan. Elwood Primary School […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘AGED CARE EXEMPTIONS’. Thursday, 4 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:40): My constituency question is to the Minister for Planning, and I ask: can the Minister inform me whether the government has reviewed whether residential aged-care facilities are misusing the wider scope they have afforded to them under the Victorian planning laws? Residential […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELSTERNWICK PARK NORTH’. Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:58): There has been a lot of activity at Elsternwick Park north. Excavators are shaping a new chain of ponds which will help mitigate flooding and enhance the environmental space. I recently met with new Elsternwick Park Association presidents Natalie Davey and Julie […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LIONS YOUTH OF THE YEAR’. Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:57): This year five Bayside Lions clubs have hosted a Youth of the Year Award event. The award is aimed at helping young people develop worthwhile skills. Congratulations to Shaelea Hilliard, who was declared Brighton Lions Club Youth of the Year, […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘TASKFORCE YOUTH HUB’. Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:57): Each year TaskForce Youth Hub in Station Street, Moorabbin, helps 1000 young people access drug and alcohol addiction support services. Part of that service includes Reset Life, a free and intensive outpatient program where participants receive wraparound rehabilitation. The hub provides a […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S COFFEE CUP CHALLENGE’. Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:57): St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton has ignited the spark of compassion. To raise money for the homeless, parishioners put aside $4 each week as part of the coffee cup challenge. This year the Brighton congregation raised $10,000. The spark […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘Planning and Environment Amendment Bill 2021’. Wednesday, 2 March 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:12): I rise to speak on the Planning and Environment Amendment Bill 2021. Your home is your castle, and your suburb is your village. Like a village, every suburb is unique—unique because of the way it has developed its own […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION HAMPTON OVERDEVELOPMENT. Friday, 19 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:52): My constituency question is to the Minister for Planning, and I ask: can the Minister inform me whether the State Labor Government has developed any specific planning measures to protect Hampton from overdevelopment? The State Labor Government has targeted Hampton as a hotspot […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘COVID & CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH’. Thursday, 18 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:01): Mental health issues have swept across our community like a tidal wave. On Saturday Lifeline received 3,306 calls in one day, the third-highest number in Lifeline’s 60-year history. I spoke about the effect of online learning on my daughter. Thank […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘COVID & SMALL BUSINESS’. Thursday, 18 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:00): Hampton favourite cafe Larsen and Co. is permanently closing. Labor has crushed small business, and the Premier’s decisions have sent many broke. We know that only one in five small businesses received any support from Labor during the pandemic. We also […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘STREET2BAY’. Thursday, 18 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:00): Scouts Victoria recently completed their innovative Street2Bay project, a project that sought to combat microplastic pollution and protect our beaches. Congratulations to project leader Tracey Steeves, who was honoured with an award by Rod Byrnes, Chief Commissioner of Scouts Victoria. Over 500 scouts and […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DOG PARK, ELWOOD’. Thursday, 18 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:00): Elwood has been heard. We have been calling for a dog agility park for years. My community survey of almost 500 people found that almost 80 per cent supported a dog park. After years of advocacy $275,000 will now be invested in […]
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SPEECH ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM MOTION’ Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:13): This debate is so very important. This Government Business Program is something that every Victorian should know about. Every Victorian should be listening today to know that this Government Business Program is the scheduling of the extension of the state-of-emergency powers — […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘SPENT CONVICTIONS BILL 2020’. Wednesday, 17 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:37): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Spent Convictions Bill 2020. Our justice system is designed to deliver the law righteously. It is a system that has been codified in black letter law but is underpinned in morality and […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL.’ Wednesday, 17 February 2021 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is to the Minister for Education and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to commit funding to address structural issues at the historic Gardenvale Primary School, in Brighton East. Gardenvale Primary School is much more than a place […]
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BILL DEBATE. ‘APPROPRIATION (2020–2021) BILL 2020’. Thursday, 4 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:38): That this House takes note of the 2020–21 Budget Papers. This Budget is a road to nowhere. It has cut community confidence off at the knees. The Government is claiming this Budget is putting people first. What a con. Labor has […]
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ADJOURNMENT ‘DENDY STREET, BRIGHTON, PEDESTRIAN RAIL CROSSING’. Tuesday, 2 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:18): My Adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public Transport. The action I seek is for the Minister to immediately invest in the Dendy Street pedestrian rail crossing in Brighton and enhance safety at the site. Many pedestrian crossings are […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘INVESTMENT IN HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:47): My constituency question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask: can the Minister advise me what investment the Andrews Labor government has ever committed for major capital works at Hampton Primary School in Hampton? Hampton Primary School is […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY’. Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:58): And thank you to all of the sports clubs involved in hosting the recent Bayside Community Sports Day. Hundreds of children had a terrific day. Thank you to Bayside Hockey Club, Black Rock Sports Club, Sandringham Life Saving Club and East […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROTARY CLUBS OF BRIGHTON AND BRIGHTON NORTH’. Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:58): Rotary has an incredibly positive impact on our community and is part of the fabric of Bayside. To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia, members of the Brighton and Brighton North clubs held a free sausage sizzle […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GRENVILLE STREET, HAMPTON, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING’. Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:57): The safety-enhanced Grenville Street pedestrian rail crossing in Hampton is now open. Our collective voices were heard. Every petition signature, every minute spent at a community meeting and every ounce of support all mattered. Stuart Worn, who has been a […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT SAM HIGGINS Wednesday, 3 February 2021. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:57): Sam Higgins might have been born profoundly deaf and with cerebral palsy, but he is an incredible young man who was recently awarded Bayside Young Citizen of the Year. With his mother, volunteers and the support of Firbank Grammar School, they run Allstars, […]
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SECOND READING SPEECH. Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. Thursday, 10 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:20): I rise to make a brief contribution on the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020. I want to start by saying directly to my community that I will stand up for your equality, even […]
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ADJOURNMENT. Stop Inappropriate Development. Thursday, 10 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:33): My Adjournment is to the Minister for Planning, and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to stop encouraging inappropriate development and to start protecting the amenity of our unique community. Our home is our castle, and our suburbs are […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION. Crime in Brighton. Wednesday, 9 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:46): My constituency question is to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, and I ask: can the Minister advise me what this Labor Government is doing to stop home invasions and other serious crimes in Brighton? Enough is enough. We all have […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT. Christmas Message. Tuesday, 8 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:59): I wish my community of Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood and Hampton a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I would also like to thank my staff — Jade Smith-Love, Grace Sutcliffe and Angie Gledhill — for their hard work. Thank you […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT. Bayside U3A. Tuesday, 8 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:58): Bayside U3A is a powerhouse in my community. U3A offers short courses for people active in retirement. The group recently invited comedian Denise Scott to celebrate the end of year. We heard how her doctor claims Denise is her favourite comedian but has […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT. Elwood Community Choir. Tuesday, 8 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:58): The Elwood Community Choir recently met online for their end-of-year Christmas concert. Fortunately for all I left my microphone on mute and joined in to sing along with the group as they ended their year. Congratulations to Jeannie Marsh and the wonderful […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT. Street2Bay Project. Tuesday, 8 December 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:58): The 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts know how to make a difference. Their Street2Bay Project, which seeks to combat microplastic pollution and protect our beaches and wildlife, has become a state-wide initiative. Five hundred Scouts and Leaders have spent over 3,300 volunteer hours in […]
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ADJOURNMENT. CITY OF MELBOURNE. Thursday, 26 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:18): My adjournment is for the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to kickstart our city, the heart of Victoria. The city of Melbourne is the heart of our State. The city delivers a quarter of the state’s economic turnover, […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION. OUTDOOR PERMITS. Thursday, 25 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:48): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: can the Premier advise me how the Government intends to balance the new outdoor dining permit system with any effects it may have on residential amenity or the potential to reduce trade to […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT CELESTE MANNO Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:19): Another young woman has been wrongly taken from our community. The murder of Celeste Manno is nothing short of heartbreaking. I want her family to know that this Parliament acknowledges their tragic loss.
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB Tuesday, 24 November 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:19): The baton has been passed at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. The Club has welcomed new commodore Peter Strain. I commend past Commodore Paul Pascoe on the Club’s recent achievements, which include the title of Victorian Yacht Club of the Year and […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ROTARY CLUB OF BRIGHTON NORTH. Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:18): Brighton North Rotary Club have had another success, this time hosting a virtual Larry’s lunch to commemorate International Men’s Day and raise funds for youth suicide awareness. The event featured special guest Shane Jacobson, who spoke about the joy of […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT MELBOURNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL. Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:18): What is better than winning the Educator’s Innovative Schools Award? Winning it two years in a row, as Melbourne Montessori’s senior school has. The Award recognises schools that are making innovative changes to the education sector. Congratulations to Principal Gay Wales and […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT ECO-CENTRE SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS. Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:18): The Port Phillip Eco-Centre’s annual School Sustainability Festival was again a success. St Columba’s Primary showcased their talent, Gardenvale Primary their compost making, St James Primary their kitchen and sensory garden and Firbank Grammar their advocacy. I congratulate their environmental leadership.
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GRIEVANCE DEBATE – COVID-19 & MISMANAGEMENT. Wednesday, 11 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:31): I rise to grieve for the people of Victoria because Labor has crippled our great State. Throughout the pandemic their decision-making has lurched between paralysed and frenetic. It led to directions that were contradictory. It also led to hundreds of thousands […]
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ADJOURNMENT – BELL STATION, PRESTON. Wednesday, 11 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:39): My Adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to listen to the Preston community over their design concerns with the Preston level crossing removal project in relation to […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION – OVERSEAS TRAVEL. Wednesday, 11 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:42): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Government allow overseas Victorians, including many of my constituents, their right to return home? Thousands of Victorians are stuck overseas. Their lives are in limbo. In fact, more […]
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SPEECH – GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM MOTION. Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:28): I am very pleased to rise for the first time to speak on the government business program. Parliamentary procedure is something that has interested me for a long time. In fact, in a past life I for a number of years […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – HAMPTON DEVELOPMENT. Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13.46): Hampton is under attack from the State Government. Labor’s planning scheme encourages inappropriate development in my community. It also allows heritage homes to be ripped down. The Government does not care about protecting heritage or that developers are building towering apartment blocks […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – PARENT MENTAL HEALTH. Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13.46): Parents are doing it tough. A Melbourne Institute and University of Melbourne study found that Victorian parents have suffered a spike in mental and financial stress. Mental distress has exploded, rising from 7 per cent to almost one in five, 18 […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH. Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13.45): Saving minds is just as important as saving lives. Beyond Blue has found that one in five children between 11 and 17 are experiencing high or very high levels of psychological stress. A Victorian Student Representative Council Congress report has found […]
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ADJOURNMENT – GLEN HUNTLY CROSSING, ELWOOD. Thursday, 29 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:50): My Adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to commit budget funding to install a proper pedestrian crossing on Glen Huntly Road in Elwood. The Elwood […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – BAYSIDE UPSTANDERS PROJECT. Thursday, 29 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09.41): Each year five Bayside schools work together on the Upstanders project, which teaches children the importance of being an upstander, not a bystander, to bullying. The project is an initiative of Brighton Beach Primary. This year’s focus is on digital safety. […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – VALE RON BEST. Thursday, 29 October 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09.42): Ron Best had a kind heart as big as his smile. He was a big personality, and it was so tragic that he was taken away, because he and Louise Asher, the former member for Brighton, had planned decades of future […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – NEPEAN HIGHWAY NOISE BARRIERS. Thursday, 29 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09.42): This Government ignores my community. We deserve our fair share. The only noise protection for residents of Brighton along Nepean Highway is an old, falling-down wooden fence. The Parliamentary Budget Office estimates a steel barrier fix along the stretch would […]
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MEMBERS STATEMENT – CHILDREN & MENTAL HEALTH. Thursday, 29 October 2020. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09.41): A young person’s world has become quite narrow’, the National Mental Health Commissioner recently said. Alarmingly there are three times as many Victorians seeking help for mental health as those in the rest of the community. There has been a […]
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CONSTITUENCY QUESTION – ADVERSE POSSESSION. Wednesday, 28 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:46): My Constituency Question is to the Minister for Planning, and I ask: can the Minister inform me what protections this Government has in place to stop fake and costly adverse possession claims being used as a device to oppose residential development? Elwood […]
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KOOLKUNA LANE, HAMPTON Thursday, 15 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My constituency question is to the Minister for Housing, and I ask: as the local community has been ignored, can the Minister provide me with an update on the proposed redevelopment works at the public housing site in Koolkuna Lane in Hampton? As the […]
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WORLD GAME FACILITES FUND Wednesday, 14 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:37): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to immediately instigate an independent investigation by the Department of Premier and Cabinet into the state government’s World Game Facilities Fund. The World Game Facilities Fund is a […]
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NO CONFIDENCE MOTION Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): (19:19) Daniel Andrews is the worst Premier that Victoria has ever had—the worst Premier that Victoria has ever had—and this No-Confidence Motion is an opportunity to fix that, to hold the Premier to account. This Parliament must sack Dan. They must give him the boot. […]
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PHARMACIES & THE BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): This Government has yet again let the private sector down. Pharmacies are not eligible for the third round of the government’s Business Support Fund, yet brothels and prostitution services are. As Stephen has said: My business has been decimated … I’m currently […]
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CITY OF PORT PHILLIP RATES Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): So many across Elwood are doing it tough. The decision by the City of Port Phillip to slug residents with a 2 per cent rate increase has-king hit Elwood ratepayers. As Julie has said: … these rates are a considerable amount and the […]
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BAN OF SCHOOL MUSIC Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The Government has banned choirs and woodwind and brass instruments in schools. As the President of the Association of Directors of Music in Independent Schools, Elizabeth Furman, has written to the Premier: Medical research investigating music and COVID-19 indicates that musical activities can be […]
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LEARNERS PERMIT TESTING. Tuesday, 13 October 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): This Government has turned its back on young people. The suspension of Learners Permit testing and the stupidity of driving practice rules are hurting— and few have faith in the government delivering any utopian online system. As Maxine said: Can anything be done about this? […]
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Sky News Australia. Peter Gleeson program. Monday 28 September, 2020. James was on Sky News Australia to talk about how Daniel Andrews is a “backstabbing bully and Victorians can all see it for themselves.” You can watch the full interview here.
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‘COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2020’ Friday, 18 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): This government has a simple message to 5 million Melburnians: Labor is holding you hostage in your homes, they are stunting your children’s development and they are destroying private sector businesses and jobs because of 300 active coronavirus […]
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DAMAGE OF RENTAL MORATORIUMS Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is to the Treasurer and the action I seek is for the Treasurer to outline to landlords, property investors and the real estate industry in my community what support is available to them following the State Government’s extension of rental protections through […]
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IMPACT ON CHILDREN Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Young Victorian children are hurting, and many are being left behind. The damage caused to our young children by the State Government’s restrictions is unconscionable and unforgivable. As Julie recently wrote: ‘we really need to know what the plan is for children … This would […]
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SOLE TRADERS ARE HURTING Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The lack of support for sole traders in Victoria is wrong and unjust. The measly sole-trader support package announced by the State Government has missed the mark. Only 33,000 of Victoria’s 412,000 sole traders are eligible. A staggering 92 per cent of the state’s […]
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DEMOCRACY AND INSTITUTIONS Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): This government is systematically dismantling Victorian democracy and its institutions. Parliament has become occasional, cabinet has been forgotten, and Labor’s own caucus has been cast aside. And dangerously, the Premier is selectively choosing which laws apply to him, saying recently that human rights laws are […]
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SO CALLED ROADMAP Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The State Government’s so called ‘Coronavirus roadmap to reopening’ signs the death warrant for thousands of Victorian businesses and jobs. And it is a sledgehammer to our sanity. Small businesses are being destroyed because the Premier has implemented policy that cuts the private sector off […]
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OVERSEAS VICTORIANS Thursday, 17 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The State Government’s inability to manage hotel quarantine has not only caused the second coronavirus wave and the avoidable deaths of more than 700 Victorians but is also a major roadblock to overseas citizens returning home. Victorians have a right to return. As John has written: […]
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AMENDMENT (STATE OF EMERGENCY EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2020 Friday, 4 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The Premier is taking our State down a dangerous path. This Bill gives him that power. When the pandemic hit, Victorians gave the Premier their trust on the condition that we defeated the Coronavirus, […]
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KINGSTON ACTION TEAM Friday, 4 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to request that his departmental secretary investigate the involvement of former Premier Steve Bracks, who continues to receive departmental funding as a former Premier, in the registered association Kingston Action […]
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BRIGHTON EAST DEVELOPMENT Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Many residents have written to me with concerns about the proposed development at 97–103 Thomas Street, Brighton East—the former Lees nursery site. As David wrote to me: ‘Developers are cashing in and targeting Bayside and neighbouring suburbs due to the demand for housing’. Maree has […]
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HAMPTON ROADS Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Congratulations to the Hampton community. We have had a huge community win and the Beach Road bottleneck near Small Street in Hampton will be fixed; 1200 Bayside residents signed a petition calling for a fix after identifying that the bottleneck was causing unnecessary delays and havoc […]
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NEW STREET, BRIGHTON, DEVELOPMENT Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Brighton residents are angry about the New Street redevelopment demolition commencing during the harshest pandemic restrictions. As local resident Alec has written to me: ‘Beyond purely physical health, the mental hardship this will put us through as this demolition slowly grinds along day after […]
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NEPEAN HIGHWAY NOISE BARRIERS Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Despite constituents calling on the State Government to install proper noise mitigation barriers along the Brighton side of Nepean Highway, the Government has refused initial requests to fund and install these barriers. As Robyn recently wrote to me: ‘The old wooden fencing is inadequate […]
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BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Business is crippled. Livelihoods have been destroyed and jobs permanently lost. Whilst the Premier falsely promises that he supports small business, the State Labor Government has refused to help many businesses who have applied to the Business Support Fund. Business owners who question the policy, […]
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BRIGHTON ELECTORATE VOLUNTEERS Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The Rotary Club of Brighton, in partnership with the Brighton Covenant of Christian Churches and Brighton Primary School football club, have come together to support the staff at the Alfred Hospital and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Over 1000 gratitude packs have been packed and prepared […]
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COVID-19 DATA Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Victorians are being kept in the dark because the Premier refuses to release up-to-date data identifying where the Coronavirus is occurring. The community should know if there is an outbreak in their own locality. There is no doubt that the community is being kept in the […]
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DENDY STREET PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): With two primary schools nearby, St Joan of Arc School and Brighton Beach Primary School, the pedestrian railway crossing at the Dendy Street and New Street roundabout in Brighton needs an urgent upgrade. Currently, there are no barriers to stop pedestrians from walking onto […]
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BRIGHTON NORTH GAS SUPPLY Thursday, 3 September 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): After dragging their feet Multinet Gas have begun work to repair infrastructure that will provide 60 Brighton North residents with gas when it rains. For the last year the infrastructure has degraded to the point of stopping delivery after every downpour. Victoria is suffering […]
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Sky News Australia. Peter Gleeson program. Wednesday 02 September, 2020. Victorian Liberal MP James Newbury says Victoria has become a surveillance state following the six-month extension of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ state of emergency powers. You can watch the full interview here.
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Sky News Australia. Peter Gleeson program. Wednesday 19 August, 2020. “Daniel Andrews wants to scrap his six-month limit on power. I mean we haven’t seen anything like this since President Putin gave himself Presidency for life. And that’s what Daniel Andrews is trying to do – to scrap this total power limit of six months […]
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Interview – ABC Radio National. Monday 7 August, 2020. James spoke on ABC Radio National about the Victorian lockdown and the Premier’s attempt to shut down State and Federal electorate offices. You can listen to full the interview here.
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Sky News Australia. Peter Gleeson program. Tuesday 21 July, 2020. Reports of retailers price gouging on face masks is yet another example of “Dan not having a plan” according to Victorian Liberal MP James Newbury. You can watch the full interview here.
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Joint Statement – Anti-Semitic Bullying 09 July 2020. Reports today in the Australian Jewish News of multiple incidents of anti-Semitic bullying at a State Secondary College once again highlight the systemic failures of the Victorian Department of Education under the Andrews Labor Government. Over a period of five years, two Jewish students at this school […]
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Sky News Australia. Peter Gleeson program. Thursday 25 June, 2020. Victorian Liberal MP James Newbury says Daniel Andrews has “absolutely shown that he’s a rogue premier and Australians need to worry”. You can watch the full interview here.
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NEW STREET PUBLIC HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT Wednesday, 17 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:39): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: can the Premier confirm that his government has appointed a Caulfield resident to chair the Brighton community consultative committee for the New Street public housing redevelopment? Brighton residents are angry about the […]
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FAMILY HOME TAX Wednesday, 17 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Every Victorian is under threat of a new tax on the family home, with the Treasurer considering replacing stamp duty with an annual tax of at least $4000 per house. One Minister has described Labor’s plan as ‘bigger than the GST’. Labor should come clean […]
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ELWOOD & COVID-19 Wednesday, 17 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The recent COVID-19 financial impact index compiled by analytics and actuarial consulting firm Taylor Fry shows that Elwood has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. With many in Elwood experiencing unemployment and underemployment, this has led to significant losses of income and difficulty […]
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DANCE STUDIOS & THEATRE DE LA DANSE Wednesday, 17 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Community-based dance studios are struggling. One hundred and seventy Victorian dance studios recently wrote to the Premier saying: Many of our businesses are on a knife’s edge … A June survey of 140 studios shows an estimated $700,000 loss in revenue […]
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BRIGHTON SAVOY Wednesday, 17 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Thousands of people are waiting to get married, but the state government’s refusal to provide a road map for the easing of restrictions blocks them. The iconic Brighton Savoy has been based in Brighton for over 50 years. Managing Director Michael Lee has said: ENOUGH IS […]
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WAGE THEFT BILL 2020 Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:05): This is a very important issue, wage theft. It is something that I know we all collectively feel very strongly about. Throughout the debate I have been listening very closely to the issue, the principles and the many examples, and I draw the […]
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PLANNING Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:52): My constituency question is to the Minister for Planning, and I ask: can the minister inform me whether State Government intends to introduce mandatory height limits in any of the major activity centres in the Brighton electorate? Mandatory height limits ensure that the community, council and […]
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SCOUTING Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): We know there are many benefits to Scouting; new empirical evidence through the recent Scouts Australia resilience survey proves it. Some of the results include that scouts have a healthier mental state than non-scouts by 13 per cent, are almost 12 per cent more likely to feel […]
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COMMUNITY SPORT Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Community sports are much loved in my community. Parents and young people are itching to get back onto the field. Clubs have been working with local council and their peak bodies on ways to start training safely. This week a number of clubs across my community […]
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BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The Royal Brighton Yacht Club has a history going back to 1875. Last year it was awarded Victorian Yacht Club of the Year. Despite its strengths, the government’s closure of Middle Brighton Pier has put jobs at the club at risk. Funding safety upgrades to […]
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RECESSION Thursday, 4 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Victoria is in recession, and we are headed in the wrong direction. Yesterday’s National Accounts saw State Final Demand had shrunk by 0.1 per cent in the March quarter, after shrinking 0.2 per cent in the December quarter. Our State has been heavy-handed in dealing with the […]
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MIDDLE BRIGHTON PIER Wednesday, 3 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:21): My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Ports and Freight, and the action I seek is for the Minister to commit funding to the long-overdue safety upgrades at the historic Middle Brighton pier. Middle Brighton pier is a unique feature of […]
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DENDY STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Tuesday, 2 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Dendy Street pedestrian rail crossing is a busy thoroughfare with two primary schools nearby—St Joan of Arc and Brighton Beach primary schools. The crossing is constantly used by young children. Currently there are no safety features at the crossing. One local resident has written […]
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BRIGHTON ELECTORATE CRIME Tuesday, 2 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Numerous residents of Brighton, including in Albert, William and York streets, have reported increased crime. Residents have written: “I have a young child and fear for her …” And: “We … are being subject to car break-ins, private property walk-ins looking for opportunistic theft …” […]
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BEACH ROAD, BRIGHTON Tuesday, 2 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Over 1,200 Brighton residents have petitioned the state government to fix the Beach Road bottleneck near Small Street in Hampton. It is causing unnecessary delays and havoc in surrounding streets. A number of home owners have contacted me distressed, with one saying: “… our amenity […]
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SMALL BUSINESS Tuesday, 2 June 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. With economic data pointing to a deeper recession in Victoria than in other states, these businesses need support. There are still businesses that have waited up to two months to be processed for a state government Business Support […]
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Interview – 3AW Radio (5 May 2020) James spoke to Neil Mitchell on 3AW to say that Victorians shouldn’t be paying for public servants to be part-time left-wing political activists. You can listen to the interview here: James Newbury Soundcloud
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‘Appropriation (Interim) Bill 2020, Appropriation (Parliament Interim) Bill 2020, and State Tax (Interim) Bill 2020 Package’ Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Borrowing money is not an economic plan. History shows that aimless borrowing always leads to aimless spending. The State deserves more than a clumsy Treasurer asking for a big blank cheque. This […]
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‘COVID-19 OMNIBUS (EMERGENCY MEASURES) BILL 2020’ Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): The effect of the coronavirus health pandemic hit our local communities and suburbs dramatically. By the third week of March people were unable to buy essentials. Shop shelves were empty, and the elderly were forced to wait in queues before dawn in […]
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PORT PHILLIP CITY COUNCIL Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My adjournment is for the Minister for Local Government, and the action I seek is for the minister to investigate whether there are systemic issues of entitlement misuse by Greens councillors at the City of Port Phillip. Almost 50 days ago I raised with […]
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HOME SCHOOLING Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): With other major States developing plans to encourage young students back to school parents have begun to ask whether the Victorian Term 2 home schooling policy is practical. Parents find juggling home, work and their children a full-time job at the best of times, let alone […]
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COVID-19 Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Many businesses impacted by the coronavirus health pandemic have raised their concerns about the Victorian government’s business support measures. I have already raised concerns with the Premier about the Business Support Fund’s criteria, and notably he has expanded the eligibility. But there is more to be done. […]
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SOCIAL DISTANCING Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): Our community supports current preventative health measures. We care about our neighbours and their health. But our community has begun to question inconsistent social distancing restrictions where they lack common sense, especially when the rules restrict freedoms more so here than in neighbouring states. Restrictions should […]
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ECONOMY Thursday, 23 April 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): With a 14 per cent collapse in gross state product in the first six months of the year, hundreds of thousands in our community will be left without jobs, and projections of tougher economic conditions in the second half of the year mean our state may face […]
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CORONAVIRUS AND ECONOMIC STIMULUS Thursday, 19 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton): My Adjournment is to the Premier and the action I seek is for the Victorian Government to urgently announce a stimulus package that supports business and protects jobs. We represent Victoria. We are their voices. Over recent days, Members from all sides of the […]
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SOMERSIDE Wednesday, 18 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:49): SomerSide produces lifestyle towels which are made from 85 per cent recycled plastic bottles. Each towel contains up to 14 bottles. After taking up surfing 25-year-old Gabby Samkova from Brighton East noticed how polluted the water was with plastic. She created the company SomerSide as a […]
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STIMULUS PACKAGE Wednesday, 18 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): Victoria’s almost one million businesses that employ millions of workers are reporting a freefall in earnings. The government must announce a stimulus package to support business and protect jobs. The New South Wales government has announced a $2.3 billion package that waives payroll tax, Queensland […]
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ST LEONARD’S UNITING CHURCH, BRIGHTON Wednesday, 18 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): The Federal Assistant Minister for Homelessness, Luke Howarth, recently visited Brighton to hear from St Leonard’s Uniting Church about the coffee cup challenge. The challenge encourages people to put aside $4 each week in aid of homelessness. The Uniting Church is looking […]
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LEARNERS PERMIT TEST DELAYS Wednesday, 18 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): Young people in my community are waiting for at least 12 weeks to schedule a learners permit test appointment at VicRoads. Young Elena contacted me worried about the delays, and Brighton East mother Maxine said it is impossible to get her son an […]
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PORT PHILLIP COUNCIL Wednesday, 5 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:32): My adjournment this evening is for the Minister for Local Government, and the action I seek is for the Minister to ensure the investigation of alleged entitlement misuse at the City of Port Phillip council. The council’s 2018–19 annual report shows that sitting Greens […]
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MELBOURNE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Tuesday, 3 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:41): There has been action aplenty at the Brighton campus of the Melbourne Montessori School. Last year, the school was named an Innovative Schools 2019 Award winner. Last week, I visited the school to lay a brick in the new school fence. You might be […]
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GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL Tuesday, 3 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40): You do not have to wear a badge to be a leader. That is what the students of Gardenvale Primary School reminded me on leadership day. Instead, the students spoke about learning first aid to help friends, emu-bobbing yard rubbish or helping students that […]
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ST LEONARD’S UNITING CHURCH Tuesday, 3 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40): Last year St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton launched a coffee cup challenge that encouraged putting aside $4 each week to raise funds for those suffering homelessness. On Sunday the community collected donations and celebrated the last day before Lent. Over $10 000 […]
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LIONS YOUTH OF THE YEAR Tuesday, 3 March 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40): The Lions Youth of the Year Award is aimed at helping young people. I recently sat on the judging panel for the Brighton Lions Award. Congratulations to Olivia McGarry from Star of the Sea College who was awarded Youth of the Year […]
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BEACH ROAD AND ORLANDO STREET, HAMPTON Thursday, 20 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:49): Speaker, my constituency question is to the Minister for Roads, and I ask: can the minister inform me as to when government intends to fix the Beach Road bottleneck near Small Street in Hampton, which is causing unnecessary delays and havoc […]
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ELWOOD COLLEGE Wednesday, 19 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:59): Congratulations to Elwood College, who will take part in a pilot Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden program. The program will allow students to grow produce and make meals. I recently visited the school to encourage students to have a voice and to congratulate this year’s school […]
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BATHING BOX CLASSIC Wednesday, 19 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:58): Five hundred swimmers hit Brighton Beach recently for the Brighton Life Saving Club’s third Bathing Box Classic. The classic is an ocean swim, with races of 1.2 and 2.5 kilometres. There was a lot of excitement as the 2.5-kilometre men’s race came down to […]
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BRIGHTON CRICKET CLUB Wednesday, 19 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:58): Brighton Cricket Club recently held their fifth annual Pink Lunch in aid of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The club raised over $5500. Club President Bernie Mutimer and his family did an incredible job organising the event. And good luck to club captain, Ricky […]
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GIVE A CARE FOUNDATION Wednesday, 19 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:58): In 2019 Jeff Shaw launched Bayside-based Give a Care Foundation. The organisation is designed to combat the social isolation of disabled people by offering a range of free social and recreational activities. The foundation now assists 550 people. Jeff has an incredible story. […]
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1ST/14TH BRIGHTON SEA SCOUTS Thursday, 6 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): The 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts recently hosted internationally visiting scouts who had been forced to evacuate Canberra during the summer bushfires. Despite the travel changes, scouts from Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland— who were desperate for me to try on a kilt—and the […]
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BRIGHTON LITTLE ATHLETICS CLUB Thursday, 6 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): Brighton Little Athletics Club—or BLAC, as they are known in my community— recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. The club is a powerhouse in Brighton, and over 300 members and 500 parents are actively involved. Led by President Mark Barling, the club has gone […]
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BRIGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH Thursday, 6 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:49): The Baptist church in Brighton showed immediate leadership in Bayside during the summer fires, becoming a hub for the collection of donated items for fireaffected communities. Led by Pastor Sean, many community groups, like Brighton Primary footy dads and Cluden Cricket Club, worked tirelessly. […]
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OPERATION ANGEL Thursday, 6 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:49): Operation Angel is a niche humanitarian relief and disaster assistance organisation that was set up over summer in Brighton to prepare humanitarian packs for firefighters and evacuees. Over 15 000 packs were prepared. Thank you to the organisation’s chief executive officer, Jacqueline Pascarl, and the […]
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DUCK HUNTING SEASON Wednesday, 5 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:12): My adjournment matter this evening is to the Minister for Agriculture, and the action I seek is for the Minister to confirm the arrangements for this year’s duck hunting season. Many in my community mark January in their diaries as it is the month […]
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DENDY VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING Wednesday, 5 February 2020 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:39): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads, and I ask: can the minister inform me when the government intends to install a pedestrian crossing at the Dendy shopping village? Dendy village is a hub of activity. It is a bustling local […]
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ANTI-VILIFICATION LAWS. Sunday 2 February, 2020. THE AGE High time Victoria stepped up against hate. The state’s 20-year-old anti-vilification laws must be revamped, write James Newbury and David Southwick. Like many places around the world, Victoria has laws designed to stop the provocation of racial or religious based hatred or violence. Our community is proudly […]
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GRENVILLE STREET CROSSING, HAMPTON Thursday, 28 November 2019 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:44): My adjournment this evening is to the Minister for Public Transport, and the action I seek is for the minister to immediately reopen the Grenville Street pedestrian rail crossing in Hampton and enhance safety at the site. Earlier this week almost 200 people […]
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ENERGY SECURITY Wednesday, 27 November 2019 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:32): Under Labor, Victoria’s energy system is on life support. And this summer the danger is that our lack of preparedness will see systemic collapse. One point three million homes—3 million Victorians—are at risk of blackout. The way we produce energy is changing, which requires infrastructure […]
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CHRISTMAS Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:57): With the House rising for the year, I wish my community of Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood and Hampton a happy festive season and a safe and prosperous new year. I also want to take the opportunity to thank my staff, Jade Smith-Love, Grace Sutcliffe, Angie Gledhill […]
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RHONDA HOLT Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:57): After 10 years as Principal of Elwood College and seven years as Principal of Elwood Primary School, Rhonda Holt is moving into the Department. Rhonda is the backbone of education in Elwood and will be sorely missed. We wish Rhonda well.
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SUE KNIGHT Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:56): Sue Knight has led Hampton Primary School as Principal for 10 years. Sue is a wonderful community leader who encourages children to be enthusiastic, curious learners. Thank you for your leadership, Sue.
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BAYLEY HOUSE Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:56): Bayley House is a special organisation that offers support to the intellectually disabled. The organisation has operated for seven decades, and their Christmas concert is a much-loved calendar feature. I want to acknowledge the leadership of Board Chair Rhonda Whitfield and Chief Executive Officer Warwick […]
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BAYSIDE UPSTANDERS PROJECT. Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:55): Each year 100 children from five Bayside primary schools, including Brighton Beach Primary School and Hampton Primary School, work together on the Upstanders project. The project teaches children not to be bystanders to bullying. The project began under the leadership of Brighton Beach Principal […]
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ELSTERNWICK PARK NATURE RESERVE Tuesday, 26 November 2019 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:49): My constituency question is to the Minister for Water, and I ask: can the minister advise me as to what investment the state government has made towards the redevelopment of the Elsternwick Park Nature Reserve? After the 12-hectare golf course at Elsternwick Park […]
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VISY PAPER RECYCLING. Thursday, 14 November 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:25): My adjournment matter this evening is to the Premier, and the action I seek is an update on whether the government intends to support Visy’s proposal to expand their capacity to enable them to manage all of Victoria’s mixed paper recyclables. Victorians are sustainably […]
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MENTAL HEALTH. Wednesday 30 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:42): Our mental health is as important as our physical health, yet our focus is often on our physical health. So too has been the historic focus of government, the development of policy and the investment of public funding. This may be partly because, as the […]
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ELWOOD COLLEGE HOCKEY. Thursday 17 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:40): My constituency question is to the Minister for Education and I ask: what date this year did the government first inform my community that it entered into a joint-use agreement last year to allow the construction of a new floodlit hockey pitch on the […]
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ST LEONARD’S COLLEGE. Thursday 17 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:59): I recently took part in a panel discussion hosted by the student-led sustainability council and youth action groups from St Leonard’s College in Brighton. The panel focused on student-raised environmental issues. Students from across all year levels took part and asked questions which proved […]
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VICTORIAN AMATEUR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION. Thursday 17 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:00): The Victorian Amateur Football Association, which is based in my electorate, is the largest community amateur sporting organisation. Though certain core facilities at Elsternwick Park have been updated, other associated infrastructure critically requires improvement. For example, there is currently no spectator seating, there […]
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CABRINI, BRIGHTON. Thursday 17 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:59): We have all been touched by a friend, relative or love one who has had dementia. Cabrini Brighton recently launched a joint partnership project with Dementia Australia aimed at creating a purpose-designed dementia-friendly rehabilitation environment in a hospital setting. The initiative is an Australian first […]
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ST LEONARD’S UNITING CHURCH, BRIGHTON. Thursday 17 October, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:59): St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton has launched a special coffee mug challenge that encourages each of us to put aside $4 each week. The funds raised will be directed entirely towards those suffering homelessness. Congratulations to Minister Kim Cain and Barry […]
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MEMBER CONDUCT. Wednesday 11 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:32): I rise today on the grievance debate to grieve for the Labor Party and the government. I intend to set out a number of ways that the Labor Party has condoned unacceptable behaviour and failed to show adequate leadership, and I will start with reference […]
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HONK AND GO POLICY. Tuesday 10 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:51): My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Minister for Road Safety and the TAC. My constituents have asked me to raise the issue that the Minister consider a honk-and-go policy that encourages drivers to honk their horn before leaving their […]
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BRIGHTON MEN’S SHED. Tuesday 10 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:39): Men’s Shed has opened a new site in Dendy Street, Brighton. The shed is an updated version of the backyard shed, an iconic part of our culture. The community-based organisation provides men with the opportunity to come together to exchange ideas, learn new skills, […]
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ELWOOD SCOUT GROUP. Tuesday 10 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:38): The 1st Elwood Scouts Group is an institution in my community. I recently celebrated the year with the group and congratulated three Scouts who were awarded the Australian Scout Medallion. I also recognised Group President Mark Richardson for 10 years of volunteerism. I congratulate […]
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BAYCISS. Tuesday 10 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:38): The Bayside Community Information & Support Services is a not-for-profit charity that provides a range of much-needed services to my community. I recently met with Manager Karyn Doyle and the team to talk about the incredible work they provide, including up to a dozen food and […]
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ELWOOD BOWLS CLUB. Tuesday 10 September, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:38): Elwood Bowls Club is a community hub with a terrific age mix of members. Part of that success is the club’s close relationship with Elwood College. Another reason is that the club provides a great opportunity for locals to get together, meet new people […]
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GOVERNMENT AGENDA. Wednesday 28 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:22): It would be remiss of me not to start by remarking on the quality, or lack thereof, of this matter of public importance. I heard the member for Essendon waste parliamentary time earlier today droning on about being an avid fan of the Comic Sans […]
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BRIGHTON BATHING BOXES. Wednesday 28 August. 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:50): My question is to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. With the public consultation process for the Draft Marine and Coastal Policy recently closing, I ask the Minister whether the government will immediately confirm that it has amended its policy, which called […]
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BRIGHTON CROQUET CLUB. Tuesday 27 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:41): Brighton Croquet Club will soon celebrate its 110th birthday. The club is an institution, as too is its hearty mushroom soup. The club is concerned about over-development in every one of its neighbouring streets. I recently hit the first hoop of the season. I […]
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HAMPTON BOWLS CLUB. Tuesday 27 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40):Tuesday 27 August, 2019. The Hampton Bowls Club will soon celebrate its 70th birthday. Hampton Bowls is a hub for my local community. In the last year alone social activity has doubled and many community groups call the club’s facilities home. I recently bowled the […]
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SANDRINGHAM ATHLETICS CLUB. Tuesday 27 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40): Sandringham Athletic Club, which is based in my electorate, is almost 90 years old. The membership is strong. The Stawell Gift winner and Tamsin Lewis are members, and Cathy Freeman is a club mentor. The club’s track in Hampton was last upgraded in 1999. […]
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GROSVENOR STREET BRIGHTON. Tuesday 27 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:40): Faced with the wrecking ball, this government has failed to protect the historic Tudor-style home at 38 Grosvenor Street, Brighton. The house was designed by Home Beautiful journalist Esmé Johnston in 1930. Almost 1000 people called for action but their calls have fallen on […]
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CHURCH STREET TRADERS. Thursday 15 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:51): My constituency question is to the Minister for Police, and I ask the Minister: what law enforcement measures are in place to protect Church Street Traders in Brighton from swarming? The Church Street Traders, ably led by President Keiran Cromie, have raised with me […]
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HOMELESSNESS. Wednesday 14 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:13): This is a difficult issue, because in our hearts we want all Victorians to have a roof over their heads, and yet too many do not. We know that over 24,000 of our fellow Victorians will be homeless tonight, and almost 40 per cent of those […]
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BRIGHTON GOLF CLUB. Tuesday 13 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:25): Each year the Brighton Golf Club ladies hold a charity day. This year the ladies raised almost $7500 for Sacred Heart Mission. I recently volunteered for lunch service at the mission. They serve lunch for up to 400 people each day. The Brighton Golf […]
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WILSON STREET KINDERGARTEN. Tuesday 13 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:25): One day each week Wilson Street Kindergarten runs Bush Kindergarten. Bush kinder is preschool education for children held exclusively outdoors and encourages children to play, explore and learn in the natural environment. I recently joined the group as they built, climbed, and had a […]
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SOLAR HOMES PACKAGE. Tuesday 14 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:25): The solar industry small businesses in my community are hurting. Elwood resident David Tolliday, a senior solar TAFE instructor and small businessman, told me: “The Solar Victoria program is a disaster and causing untold damage in solar businesses in Victoria. People are losing their […]
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ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB. Tuesday 13 August, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:26): Congratulations to Royal Brighton Yacht Club, which has been awarded the title of Victorian Yacht Club of the Year. In other terrific news, the club will be hosting the 2023 Etchells World Yachting Championships. The Championship is one of the yachting world’s most […]
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Interview – ABC Melbourne Radio (27 July 2019) James was interviewed by Jon Faine at ABC Melbourne Radio, talking about the latest events and topics occurring across Victoria. You can listen to the interview at this link: James Newbury Soundcloud
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My adjournment this evening is to the Minister for Industrial Relations, and the action I seek is an investigation into reported underpayment of staff entitlements.
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LADY FOSTER KINDERGARTEN. Wednesday 19 June, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:33): My constituency question is for the Minister for Education, and I ask the minister whether this government has a secret plan to close Elwood-based Lady Forster Kindergarten by not renewing its lease. Lady Forster Kindergarten is a special kindergarten located on the Elwood foreshore. […]
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GRENVILLE CROSSING, HAMPTON. Wednesday, 19 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:15): Despite Public Transport Victoria previously confirming that the Grenville Street railway pedestrian crossing in Hampton is one of the worst in the state, it being the site where Hampton grandmother Gloria Holmes was tragically killed soon after Public Transport Victoria cancelled safety works there, […]
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BRIGHTON HEBREW CONGREGATION. Wednesday, 19 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): After 30 years leading the Brighton Hebrew Congregation, Rabbi Levin retired. I recently joined the congregation as Alex Tsykin was inducted as the new Rabbi. I warmly welcome Alex, his wife, Ahuva, and their four beautiful children into the Brighton community.
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1st/14th BRIGHTON SEA SCOUTS. Wednesday, 19 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): I would like to pay special acknowledgement to the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts. Two of their Venturers, Thomas Joyce and Felix Cousins, were recently presented with the Queen’s Scout Award, and group leader Janet Cardell was presented with the Wood Badge. All three […]
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ST COLUMBA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL. Wednesday, 19 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): St Columba’s Catholic Primary School is a special school in my community. The school, ably led by Daniella Maddalena, was a finalist in the ResourceSmart School of the Year Awards. In 2018 the local foreshore became the classroom for students as they transformed […]
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SUPERVISED INJECTING ROOM. Tuesday, 18 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:53): My constituency question is to the Premier. I ask the Premier whether it is government policy to block Members of Parliament from joining public tours of the medically supervised injecting room at the North Richmond Community Health Centre. For some time I have suspected […]
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SCHOOL ZONE CHANGES. Thursday, 6 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:39): My constituency question is to the Minister for Education, and I reference my letter to him dated 15 May 2019. I ask the minister: should the government have consulted the community about changes to Victoria’s neighbourhood school zones before they were forced upon Victorian […]
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BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE. Wednesday, 5 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:55): Brighton Secondary College is an impressive school led by Richard Minack that prides itself on providing inclusive, comprehensive and wide-ranging educational opportunities. It is also a large school that serves 1200 students. I recently visited the school for arts and international week. For the […]
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KIDS FOUNDATION. Wednesday, 5 June 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:56): Childhood injuries are reportedly the leading cause of death and hospitalisation in Australian children aged between one and 14 years. After encountering a young girl with cigarette bums on her hands some 40 years ago, Dr Susie O’Neill has dedicated her life to children at […]
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APPROPRIATION (2019-2020) BILL 2019. Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): The Premier claims this budget ‘strikes the right balance’, and the Treasurer claims his budget is ‘fair’. Laughably, the budget has been slapped with cheap slogan wrap claiming it delivers for all Victorians. Well, Victorians will work out the truth; they will not […]
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GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Tuesday, 28 May 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:06): My adjournment matter is to the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to commit funding to Gardenvale Primary School. Gardenvale Primary School is a special school that is uniquely set across two campuses in the same Brighton East […]
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PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME. Monday, 27 May 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): I recently met a beautiful young girl called Chloe. Chloe has a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. It is a randomly occurring disorder where some of the genes in chromosome 15 are inactive or missing. The syndrome affects development and growth. I recently joined […]
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Brighton Beach Primary School is a historic school in my community. It was opened in April 1878 as an orphanage.
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BULLYING. Thursday, 2 May 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:32): My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to update me on what policies and programs the government has in place to assist with the complex issue of ameliorating the bullying of young people. One of […]
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ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT. Wednesday, 1 May 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:02): A strong Australian economy ensures prosperity—prosperity for our state and for our community to reach their full potential. As a nation we have had almost 30 years of consecutive economic growth. But a strong economy should never be taken for granted. Many in our community […]
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ELWOOD SAILING CLUB. Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:18): Situated on the beautiful foreshore, Elwood Sailing Club is an active part of Elwood and a hub for the local community. The club membership remains strong. Amongst many events, the community joins together outside the Elwood Club each year for Anzac Day. Up to […]
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GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Tuesday, 30 April 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:17): Gardenvale Primary School is a special school that is uniquely set across two campuses in the same Brighton East Street. Led by Principal Janine Hall and Assistant Principal Julie Pitts, the school represents what is best about our education system and what can be […]
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WASTE AND RECYCLING MANAGEMENT. Thursday, 21 March 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:11): My adjournment matter this afternoon is for the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, and the action I seek is for the Minister to provide a written update to me on what concrete plans the state government has to deal with Victoria’s […]
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RENEWABLE ENERGY. Wednesday, 20 March 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:43): I am particularly pleased to rise on this issue. At the outset I want to put my view on record. Traditional energy resources are limited. Our climate is changing. Renewable resources on the other hand are sustainable, support a balanced environment and can be naturally […]
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BRIGHTON ELECTORATE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. Wednesday, 20 March 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:02): My community is also in desperate need of two pedestrian-operated crossings. The first is on Glen Huntly Road in Elwood, outside Elwood Primary School. VicRoads crash data reportedly shows that in the last five years there have been 17 incidents along the strip. […]
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Some estimate that 80 per cent of the plastics in our marine environment come from our streets. It is a confronting statistic.
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BAYSIDE DOG ALLIANCE. Thursday 7 March, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:51): I also recently met with Amanda Levi of the Bayside Dog Alliance. The Alliance recently celebrated its second anniversary, having been set up as a voice for dog owners and carers in the Bayside region. The Alliance estimates that there are between 18 000 […]
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LADY FORSTER KINDERGARTEN. Thursday 7 March, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): Lady Forster Kindergarten is a special kindergarten located on the Elwood foreshore that celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. Lady Forster is also unique in that it is located right on the beach. Lady Forster is an integrated part of the Elwood community and […]
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ELSTERNWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL. Wednesday 6 March, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:09): My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to commit funding to Elsternwick Primary School. Elsternwick Primary is located in a part of my electorate that will see significant change over coming […]
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ELWOOD COLLEGE. Tuesday 19 February, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:15): My adjournment matter this evening is to the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to commit to funding the proposed Phoenix Centre at Elwood College in Elwood. Elwood College has a vision to rebuild their existing theatre and gymnasium […]
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HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL. Tuesday 19 February, 2019. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:48): I rise to congratulate this year’s school leaders at Hampton Primary School. As a new Member of Parliament one of the greatest joys I have had was to meet the 30 new student leaders at Hampton Primary School as they were presented with their leadership […]
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Statement – Brighton Declaration. 5 December 2018. Thank you to Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood, and Hampton for electing me to be your voice in the Victorian Parliament. Brighton is the only 1856 electorate that has not been held by the Australian Labor Party. On Election Day, you delivered the strongest possible message. You will not […]
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Statement – Post Election. 26 November 2018. The Liberal Party is currently 1582 votes ahead in the Brighton electorate. One third of the votes cast in Brighton are yet to be counted. My community has never sent a stronger message. They want my Party to reset and rebuild. They want a modern Liberal Party. It […]
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PLANNING. Sunday 2 June, 2019. THE AGE It takes a village to raise a planning fuss. Your home, as they say, is your castle. That’s why for most of us, our suburb is a bit like our local village – it’s where we shop, bank, and catch up with friends for a quick coffee. Although […]
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Late last year, a man held scissors to the throat of a woman as she sat in my local park eating lunch. In broad daylight, the man assaulted her, and then drove off with her car. Vicious crimes are now happening in the places where we once felt safe. Is there any wonder why Victorians are living in fear?
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Statement – Louise Asher’s Intention To Retire. 11 August 2016. Our local Member of Parliament and friend, Louise Asher, has announced that she intends to retire from Parliament at the 2018 State Election, having then served for twenty six years. On announcing her intention, Louise said that it is time for generational change and to […]
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