Mr NOONAN (Minister for Police)— In public life we all get to meet and work with some extraordinary people. I think these people are easy to recognise. They are the wonderful community servants who give so generously of their time and expertise. They are our..

Mr NOONAN (Minister for Police) — I rise to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Victoria’s 21st Chief Commissioner of Police, Ken Lay, who retired on 31 January after a stellar 41-year career at Victoria Police. Referred to by media figures as ‘Whispering Ken’, his quiet..

The Secretariat Adoption by Same Sex Couples Review Department of Premier and Cabinet 1 Treasury Place Melbourne VIC 3002.   Dear Mr Eamonn Moran PSM QC SUBMISSION IN FAVOUR OF ADOPTION EQUALITY FOR VICTORIA Victoria’s adoptions laws are designed to ensure that the best interests..

Monday, 16 February, 2015 LABOR GOVERNMENT MOVES TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE IN GREYHOUND RACING The Andrews Labor Government is taking swift action to address serious allegations levelled at the state’s greyhound racing industry, including claims of live baiting. Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, and Minister..

Wednesday, 11 March, 2015 LYNNE KOSKY ADDED TO WOMEN’S HONOUR ROLL Former Labor Member for Altona and champion of Melbourne’s West, Lynne Kosky, has today been inducted to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Lynne Kosky was posthumously inducted by the Minister for Women, Fiona..

Mr NOONAN (Williamstown) — Thank you, Speaker, for the opportunity to address the house on behalf of the people of the Williamstown electorate. To be  elected as the 15th member of Parliament for Williamstown, a seat that has existed since Victoria’s first  Parliament  began in..