Pages tagged "parliament"
PARLIAMENT
Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Bill 2015
Mr HIBBINS (Prahran) — I rise to speak on the Racing and Other Acts Amendment (Greyhound Racing and Welfare Reform) Bill 2015. The Greens will be supporting this bill because the reforms it will make will support the welfare of greyhounds in the greyhound racing industry. However, the Greens position on the greyhound racing...
PARLIAMENT
This Week in Parliament 12 February 2016
This week in Parliament, I have: Demanded the removal of the Punt Road acquisition overlay Called for the Transport Minister to appear before the Legislative Council Public Transport Inquiry Amended the legislation to allow for ceremonies when registering relationships, including for same-sex couples Voted in favour of new...
PARLIAMENT
Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2015
Mr HIBBINS (Prahran) — The Greens will be opposing these amendments, just as we opposed this bill when it came before the house last year, because it represents a failed approach in tackling drug issues and drug addiction. If you think that simply lifting a maximum sentence from 20 to 25 years or creating...