Local emergency services volunteer groups have the chance to access funding under the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

Congratulations to Upwey RSL for taking delivery of an impressive 42-tonne Leopard tank.

I rise to honour the memory of Harold 'Harry' William Smith, who passed away last month.

James' second reading speech on the Shop Trading Reform Amendment (Easter Sunday) Bill 2011.

“This draconian change will force local retail workers to work on Easter Sunday and does not ensure that workers receive penalty rates,” Mr Merlino said.

I raise a matter for the attention of the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. The action I seek is that the minister proceed with the creation of a new state emblems park in the Dandenong Ranges.

The Montrose community will be rightly outraged at the vandalism that took place at Montrose Community Playground on the weekend.

Low income families across the Monbulk Electorate will suffer from the Baillieu Government’s flip flopping on when it will introduce energy concessions across Victoria.

James' second reading speech on the Police Regulation Amendment (Protective Services Officers) Bill 2010.

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads, and the action I seek is for the minister to reconsider the funding allocated for the construction of a signalised intersection to replace the Montrose roundabout.