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26 January 2012
Western Australia Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests John Castrilli WA Welcomes New Australian Citizens Victor P Taffa WA’s mix of cultures, languages and lifestyles celebrated Australia Day a time to recall our multicultural diversity Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister John Castrilli today called on West Australians to give consideration to the values we share as Australians and take the [...]
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21 January 2012
Victoria Minister responsible for the establishment of an anti-corruption commission Andrew McIntosh How The Age Is Wrong On The Victorian Coalition Government’s Integrity Agenda Victor P Taffa The letter to the editor The Age would not publish: The Age’s latest editorial attack on the Baillieu Coalition Government (‘Time for Baillieu to stop the spin’, 16/1) brings The Age’s [...]
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17 January 2012
Northern Territory Shadow Treasurer John Elferink DESPERATE LABOR GIVES IT AWAY Victor P Taffa “Delia Lawrie’s media release on plans for a workers village in Darwin contained one glaring omission and at least one significant inaccuracy.” Shadow Treasurer, John Elferink said. “In the final sentence the Treasurer claims ‘the Territory is ready’ for the resources boom.” “Clearly, this isn’t the [...]
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10 January 2012
Acting Victoria Attorney-General Andrew McIntosh Mia And Jack Top Victoria’s 2011 Baby Names List Victor P Taffa Victorians continue to favour old-fashioned classics for their newborns with Mia and Jack the most popular names for 2011. Acting Attorney-General Andrew McIntosh today announced the most popular girls’ names during the past year were Mia, Ruby, Olivia, Chloe and Charlotte. The boys’ [...]
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06 January 2012
Victoria Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell Building Better Local Laws Victor P Taffa Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has today released the Better Practice Building Site Management discussion paper to help reduce the regulatory burden faced by the building industry as a consequence of inconsistent local laws applying to building sites. The Local Government Act 1989 gives [...]
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31 December 2011
Acting Victoria Premier Peter Ryan Victorians Urged To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely Victor P Taffa Acting Premier Peter Ryan today joined with Victoria Police in urging Victorians to be responsible as they celebrate the beginning of 2012. “New Year’s Eve is a time to have fun with your family and friends however it is important to remember your [...]
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24 December 2011
Victoria Minister for Planning Matthew Guy Buying A kid’s Pool This Christmas – Think Safety, Think Fence! Victor P Taffa Victorians have been warned against complacency when buying and installing above ground plastic or nylon swimming pools this summer. “Approved safety barriers are required for all swimming pools and spas containing water deeper than 30 centimetres.” Minister for Planning [...]
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21 December 2011
Victoria Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras Funding For Victoria’s Cultural Diverse Festivals To Celebrate Unity And Cohesion Victor P Taffa Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras today announced 18 grants totalling $550,000 for Victorian community organisations. This is in addition to $450,000 worth of grants announced recently. A total of $1 Million in grants [...]
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13 December 2011
Victoria State Government Ill-Informed Attack By The Age Victor P Taffa In recent days, The Age has engaged in a sustained attack on the Victorian Coalition Government over a provision in the new IBAC legislation. The section relates to a clause in the IBAC (Investigative Functions) Bill 2011 which provides discretion for the IBAC Commissioner to make recommendations in [...]
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04 December 2011
Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith Euroa Secondary College Advance Program Participants Win Fire Awareness Award Victor P Taffa Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith has congratulated Euroa Secondary College for winning a Special Incentive Grant worth $2,000 as part of the 25th annual Fire Awareness Awards. Mr. Smith said that Euroa Secondary College won for its [...]
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25 October 2011
Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith Youth Mentor Of The Year Announced Victor P Taffa Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith today launched Youth Mentoring Week, organised by the Victorian Youth Mentoring Alliance, which runs from 23-29 October. Mr. Smith said that Youth Mentoring Week recognised and celebrated the contribution of volunteer mentors, young people and supporters of [...]
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20 October 2011
Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu Premier Announces Opportunities For Victorians To Welcome Her Majesty The Queen To Melbourne Victor P Taffa Premier Ted Baillieu has announced opportunities for Victorians to see Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to Melbourne on Wednesday 26 October. “Now that The Queen has arrived in Australia, [...]
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10 October 2011
Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith Bands Preparing For FreeZA Regional Finals Victor P Taffa Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith today announced details of the regional finals for the annual FreeZA Battle of the Bands Competition. Held in nine locations across Victoria from October to December, the finals form part of the Victorian Government’s $2.4 Million annual [...]
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01 October 2011
Victoria Minister for Innovation Services and Small Business Louise Asher Daylight Saving Starts This Sunday Victor P Taffa Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business, Louise Asher, today reminded Victoria’s businesses and households that daylight saving will start on Sunday 2 October 2011. As Minister responsible for the Summer Time Act 1972, Ms. Asher said each year Victorians looked [...]
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30 September 2011
Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith Brad Battin Gembrook MLA $440,000 Upgrade To Gilwell Park Scouts Centre Victor P Taffa Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith and Member for Gembrook Brad Battin today announced that Scouts from across the state will benefit from improved facilities and a new high ropes course at the Scouts Activity Centre Gilwell [...]
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30 September 2011
Victoria Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith Funding For Scouts Victoria And Girl Guides Victoria Supports Young Victorians Victor P Taffa The Victorian Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment to invest $4 Million over four years to upgrade Scouts Victoria and Girl Guides Victoria facilities across the state. “The Victorian Coalition Government’s Scouts and Guides Facilities Grants [...]
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16 September 2011
Victoria Minister for Agriculture and Food Security Peter Walsh Tough New Laws Send Clear Message To Dog Owners Victor P Taffa Legislation introduced in the Victorian Parliament today will see owners of declared dangerous, menacing or restricted breed dogs serve up to 10 years in jail if their dog kills another person. Agriculture and Food Security Minister [...]
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14 September 2011
Tasmania Shadow Minister for Local Government Rene Hidding Dangerous Dogs ‘Sharks On Legs’ Victor P Taffa The introduction of tough new killer dog laws by the Victorian Government has highlighted just how out of touch Local Government Minister Bryan Green is in addressing the issue of dangerous dogs in Tasmania according to Shadow Minister for Local Government Rene [...]
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11 September 2011
Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu Statement On The Tenth Anniversary Of September 11 Terrorist Attacks Victor P Taffa Ten years ago today, Victorians looked on with disbelief and horror as television relayed the first images of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre. As the tragic events of the day unfolded, our perceptions of our safety and understanding [...]
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08 September 2011
South Australia Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond Cappo Resignation Slap In Face To Weatherill Victor P Taffa Monsignor David Cappo has resigned from his position as Social Inclusion Commissioner, providing another slap in the face to Jay Weatherill’s future leadership. Leader of the Opposition Isobel Redmond said this is a serious blow to Premier-in-waiting Jay Weatherill who will inherit [...]
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