I rise to speak in support of the Terrorism (Community Protection) Amendment Bill 2021. It is an incredibly sad truth that atrocious acts of terrorism and violent extremism continue to impact communities across the globe, including right here in Victoria.

Speaker, today I would like to pay tribute to two extraordinary locals who have recently sadly passed away – Gerard Stevenson and Vince Pirrottina.

My adjournment is to the Minister for Health and the action that I seek is that the Minister provide me with an update on the work the Andrews Labor Government is doing to increase the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations in the Northcote Electorate.

My question is to the Minister for Community Sport.

What avenues are available to Local Government to apply for funding from the State Government to support upgrades of their own sports facilities?

Speaker, it is with pleasure that I rise to speak in support of the Water and Catchment Legislation Amendment Bill 2021, which will help deliver a stronger and more transparent water and catchment sector.

My adjournment is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. The action I seek is that the Minister join me for a site inspection of the Preston level crossing removals in my electorate of Northcote.

I am honoured to make a contribution on the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Amendment Bill 2021

My adjournment matter is to the Minister for Roads.

The action that I seek is that the Minister arrange a briefing between myself and senior members of VicRoads to discuss pedestrian safety around the Bell Street Bridge which intersects the Northcote, Preston and Pascoe Vale electorates.

Speaker today I would like to draw attention to a wonderful school within my community, Thornbury Primary School.

My question is to the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers. I ask the minister: what steps, including progress on the Community Services Indexation Working Group, has the Victorian government taken to ensure our neighbourhood houses have the funding and support they need?

Vaccinations are the way out of this pandemic. We all know that.

It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak in support of the Social Services Regulation Bill 2021.

Speaker it gives me great honour to speak on the Inquiry into Sustainable Employment for Disadvantaged Jobseekers, which was referred to the Economic and Infrastructure Committee by the Legislative Assembly.

I am pleased to speak in support of the Commercial Tenancy Relief Bill 2021 which will deliver much needed support across the state as well as to local businesses in the Northcote Electorate.

My question is to the Minister for Housing.

What is the latest information on the progress of the Homes Victoria projects at Walker Street in Northcote and at Stokes and Penola streets in Preston?

My adjournment is to the Minster for Roads and Road Safety.

Will the Minister join me in the Northcote Electorate to see and discuss first hand some of the key road infrastructure issues impacting my community?

I am delighted to be speaking on this take-note motion on Labor’s state budget, a budget that is truly one with a heart. At its core it is about creating jobs and caring for Victorians, and it is about making sure that every dollar of investment we make as a government is going towards not just our economic recovery but our social recovery as well.

Speaker, last month joined my friend and colleague, the Member for Footscray, to visit Tweddle, an Early Parenting Centre located in her electorate.

It is with great pleasure that I rise is to speak in support of the Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2021, which will help deliver the next step in our rapid transition to renewable energy.

Will the minister join me and the local seniors in Northcote for a morning tea with the opportunity to hear from older residents and speak to them about our government’s work to support seniors?