We all work hard to give our kids the best opportunities in life. A strong education system provides this. That’s why it just doesn’t make sense that Premier Denis Napthine would choose to cut funding for our schools.

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Welcome

James Merlino
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Education

As your State Member of Parliament, I am passionate about representing our local community. My office and staff are here to help you and your family. Please feel free to contact my office in Belgrave, or send through an email.

Media Releases

5017 WAITING AT EASTERN HEALTH HOSPITALS

May 15, 2013

The Napthine Government has released its latest hospital data which shows a further blowout in the number of Victorians waiting for elective surgery, Member for Monbulk, James Merlino said today.

Budget slashes Health

May 9, 2013

Patients at the Angliss Hospital will be no better off under this year’s budget due to another year of health funding cuts by the Napthine Government, James Merlino, Member for Monbulk said.

Parliament

Weeds: control

April 11, 2013

I raise a matter for the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security, and the action I seek is for the minister to support the establishment of a biological control program to combat the weed wandering trad.

Jarrod Holt and Emma Brown

December 13, 2012

It was a pleasure to last week attend the atEAST awards for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships in the outer east. I particularly want to congratulate two Upwey High School students, Jarrod Holt and Emma Brown, for being awarded first-year apprentice of the year and second-year trainee of the year respectively.