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Monday, 18 May 2026

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION: ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:51): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program. For a second week in a row we will not be opposing the Government Business Program. That is twice in this term; do not expect any more before the end of the year. That […]

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Bill Debate: Appropriation (2026-2027) Bill 2026

BILL DEBATE: ‘APPROPRIATION (2026–2027) BILL 2026’. Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:53): I rise to speak on the Budget Bills, the Appropriation (2026–2027) Bill 2026 and Appropriation (Parliament 2026–2027) Bill 2026. Victoria needs fixing. In November this State will have the opportunity to be fixed. I would say to every Victorian, ‘Here is […]

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Constituency Question: Halcyon Walk HousingFirst

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HALCYON WALK HOUSINGFIRST’. Tuesday, 12 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:32): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier ensure that the Halcyon Walk HousingFirst site of 152 social houses at 15 Centre Road, Brighton East, is safe for residents in the local community? Following shocking and […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION: ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Ask and you shall receive, Leader of the House. We will not be opposing the Government Business Program, which has been proposed with simply one Bill today. I welcome of course the new Leader of the House. Because it was his first go, I did not want […]

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Friday, 8 May 2026

Members Statement - Brighton Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:10): A year ago, termites ate through the floor and roof of Brighton Primary School’s junior building. Although it took six months before State Labor replaced two floors, the entire bathroom block remains without a floor or roof. What is worse, a stack […]

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Members Statement - Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘YALUKIT WILLAM NATURE RESERVE’. Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:09): Working with a handful of supporters, we publicly advocated for the conversion of the former golf course into the blossoming Yalukit Willam Nature Reserve. The Reserve was opposed by Bayside Council and State Labor. The Reserve Association is the beating heart […]

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Members Statement - Bayside Early Childhood Education

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION’. Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:09): Making our kindergartens compliant will cost $65.3 million across Bayside kindergartens. So far, state Labor has contributed $700,000 in my community and promised another $850,000 that has not even been paid. The gap is a chasm of tens of millions of […]

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Members Statement - Kim Cain

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘KIM CAIN’. Tuesday, 5 May 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:08): All of Bayside have full hearts as we wish Kim Cain well as he leaves St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton Beach. We will miss him greatly. As he said at his cutting of ties, he is loved by our community and he […]

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Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Motion: Standing Order Amendment - Treaty Compatability

MOTION: ‘STANDING ORDER AMENDMENT ~ TREATY COMPATABILITY’. Thursday, 2 April 2026. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:31): I rise to speak on the motion which seeks to amend the Standing Orders to remove the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities from being the single statement of compatibility with future legislation and extend that into treaty principles as […]

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Members Statement - Gardenvale Primary School's Walkathon

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL’S WALKATHON’. Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:42): Last week the local community gathered for the Gardenvale Primary School walkathon, a fantastic cause to raise funds for new picnic chairs and tables for the junior campus and basketball hoops at the senior campus. The walkathon was a huge hit […]

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Members Statement - Dendy Park Tennis Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DENDY PARK TENNIS CLUB’. Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:43): Bayside is excited that Tennis Australia has partnered with South Yarra and Dendy Park Tennis Clubs to see a major $3.5 million upgrade to Dendy Park facilities in Brighton East. Stage 1 works are underway, with the clubhouse and 12 courts […]

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Members Statement - Financial Safety Workshop

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FINANCIAL SAFETY WORKSHOP’. Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:43): The Smith Family recently held a workshop in Brighton to provide practical education about key financial safety topics. Partnering with ANZ, it was the fifth workshop they have delivered to the Australian community. In 2025 there were reported losses of $334 million […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Classic Car Show

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON CLASSIC CAR SHOW’. Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:42): With the sun in the sky in Bayside, I enjoyed visiting the fifth Brighton Classic Car Show hosted by the Rotary Club of Brighton. With almost 150 cars on show, there was something for everyone. But it was the classic Fiat […]

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Constituency Question - Builder Cladding Rectification

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BUILDER CLADDING RECTIFICATION’. Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:36): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier reveal how many builders and former builders the State Government has sent letters of demand to for cladding rectification because of retrospective legislation? A retired builder in my […]

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Bill: Electoral Amendment Bill 2025 - Council Amendments

BILL: ‘ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL 2025 COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Tuesday, 31 March 2026. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:22): I rise to speak on behalf of the Coalition on the Amendments before the House as they have returned from the Council: one in relation to the political expenditure definitional change and one relating to two-candidate preferred distribution. The Leader […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION: ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:33): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program, and I will start in the same way that the Leader of the House did in relation to the comments that both the Minister for Police and the Leader of the Opposition made further […]

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Monday, 30 March 2026

Members Statement - Land Tax

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LAND TAX’. Thursday, 19 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:52): At times the law is really unfair. The family of a wonderful constituent in my community who is quadriplegic have sought a land tax exemption. Despite being known to many Government Departments, because of the Land Tax Act 2005, the State Revenue Office […]

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Members Statement - St Mary's Primary School, Hampton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, HAMPTON’. Thursday, 19 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:51): St Mary’s Primary School is a wonderful school at the heart of Hampton. The school is over 100 years old, having celebrated their centenary in 2024. The current school leadership of Principal Steele Anderson, Deputy Principal Ev Whatmore and President […]

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Members Statement - Byron Street, Elwood

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BYRON STREET, ELWOOD’. Thursday, 19 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:52): Elwood residents are concerned about traffic in Byron Street, specifically traffic banking up near the Brighton Road end of the street. Residents have suggested the removal of the island near the corner of Byron Street and Brighton Road. The traffic island was […]

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Motion: Housing: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION: ‘HOUSING: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Wednesday, 18 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:09): The Government today has confirmed a plan we know they have had all along, and that is for radical change. That is what this Premier is about: radical change. The Premier said, when she announced her activity centre policy – the first […]

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Motion: Later This Day: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION: ‘LATER THIS DAY: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:46): Of course we are going to oppose the Government’s second motion, the second attempt by this Government, to move off this bill of the day for a sledge motion. How concerned are we? Very concerned, because we know a normal […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION: ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:28): That was the shortest contribution – less than a minute of the 5-minute time. What a false start. What a short contribution on what could have been an opportunity for the Member for Frankston to set out his concerns and […]

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Constituency Question - St Kilda Street, Brighton, Noise Trial

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ST KILDA STREET, BRIGHTON, NOISE TRIAL’. Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:36): My Constituency Question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier commit to a trial of a noise-detecting decibel camera on St Kilda Street in Brighton? Residents along St Kilda Street are increasingly affected by excessive […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION: ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 17 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:18): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program, and the Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. For the Parliamentary weeks this year we have done a little bit of a dance in this Chamber on the Government Business Program. Each […]

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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Members Statement - St Leonard's Uniting Church - Coffee Cup Challenge

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S UNITING CHURCH – COFFEE CUP CHALLENGE’. Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:19): One of the memorable big-hearted efforts in Bayside is St Leonard’s Uniting Church’s Coffee Cup Challenge. The Challenge asks each of us to forgo the cost of cups of coffee for homelessness. The Brighton congregation has raised […]

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Bill: Crimes Amendment Bill 2026

BILL: ‘CRIMES AMENDMENT BILL 2026’. Tuesday, 3 March 2026. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:52): I rise to speak on the Crimes Amendment Bill 2026. What an extraordinary set of events it has taken to get here, in terms of both the substance of this Bill, which is significant and important, but also the Parliamentary failures from […]

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Motion: Working From Home

MOTION: ‘WORKING FROM HOME’. Thursday, 5 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:56): I move: That after the word ‘occurring’ insert: ‘and after the word “Victorians” insert “and that this house notes how stale and political this sledge motion is”’. The Deputy Speaker of the House has agreed that my Amendment is in order. I say […]

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Motion: Attempt to Introduce: Integrity of Government Construction Projects Bill 2026

MOTION: ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE: INTEGRITY OF GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS BILL 2026’. Thursday, 5 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:35): I move: That I introduce a bill for an act to ensure the integrity of government construction projects, to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 and for other purposes. This week the coalition has […]

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Matter of Public Importance: Corruption

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE: ‘CORRUPTION.’ Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:52): I rise in support of the Member for Caulfield’s Matter of Public Importance, an important Matter of Public Importance, in fact the first substantive way this House has dealt with what Victorians know is the worst corruption scandal, the worst instance of […]

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Members Statement - Rabbi Gershom Baraza

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘RABBI GERSHOM BARAZA’. Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:18): Our community has warmly welcomed the appointment of Rabbi Gershom Baraza as the new congressional rabbi at the Brighton Hebrew Congregation. We also welcome his wife Rebbetzin Grace and their four children. Rabbi Baraza was born in Barcelona and raised a Christian. […]

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Members Statement - St Andrew's Church - Lunar New Year

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST ANDREW’S CHURCH – LUNAR NEW YEAR’. Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:19): St Andrew’s Church in Brighton leads a wonderful Chinese community and often celebrates opening their doors for significant cultural events. Recently we came together for Lunar New Year. Gōng xǐ fā cái. The incredible festival and dragon took […]

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Bill: Electoral Amendment Bill 2025

BILL: ‘ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL 2025’. Wednesday, 4 March 2026 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): I rise to speak on the Electoral Amendment Bill 2025. As the House has noted, the Government has just moved a substantive package of Amendments of which I have just received a copy in the Chamber. The Government has previously advised those […]

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Motion: Attempt to Introduce: Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission Amendment (Follow the Money) Bill 2026

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE: INDEPENDENT BROAD-BASED ANTICORRUPTION COMMISSION AMENDMENT (FOLLOW THE MONEY) BILL 2026’. Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:08): That I introduce a Bill for an act to amend the Independent Broad-based Anti- Corruption Commission Act 2011 to expand the Independent Broad-based Anticorruption Commission’s jurisdiction and provide further for public hearings and […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:05): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program and oppose the Government Business Program. It is a Government Business Program that has changed. I do want to give a bit of background. When the Attorney-General’s office contacted me in relation to a […]

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Constituency Question - Young Street, Brighton, Development

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION YOUNG STREET, BRIGHTON, DEVELOPMENT. Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:33): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government admit that steamrolling the community on planning decisions is wrong? The Minister for Planning has approved a planning application for Young Street in Brighton by Brighton […]

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Monday, 23 February 2026

Constituency Question - Train Station Car Parks

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘TRAIN STATION CAR PARKS’. Thursday, 17 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:33): My Constituency Question is to the Premier, and I ask: why did the Premier thumb her nose at my community by refusing to consult on her plan to scrap train station car parking across Brighton? The State Labor Government has announced […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Thursday, 17 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:45): This debate on the Government Business Program is a debate effectively around what we expect this House to deal with over the week – over the three days – and the matters that will be debated, and I recall in the last sitting […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Life Saving Club - Pink Breakfast

MEMBERS STATEMENT BRIGHTON LIFE SAVING CLUB – PINK BREAKFAST. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:08): Brighton Life Saving Club came together for their Pink Patrol Breakfast to celebrate the amazing role that women and girls have played in the Club and the broader lifesaving community. The Club is a huge part of our […]

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Sunday, 22 February 2026

Members Statement - Cucina & Co

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CUCINA & CO’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:09): This week Cucina & Co celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Described by the Good Food Guide as “charming the folk of Brighton with a flamboyant Italian confidence”. Proudly owned by Peter Aloi, Francesca Sanzo and Leonardo Alfieri, the restaurant holds the title of […]

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Members Statement - Firbank Grammar School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FIRBANK GRAMMAR SCHOOL’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:08): Firbank Grammar School recently opened their newly redeveloped Lang Science Building. It has been designed to bring together people, spark big questions and support the breakthroughs of tomorrow. The school was established by the Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne in 1909. Congratulations to […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Bayside Bowls Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BAYSIDE BOWLS CLUB’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:08): Hampton Bayside Bowls Club is a cornerstone of the Bayside community. The Club deserves special thanks for their support of Parliamentary bowls events. The events held over the last three years have become a Parliamentary highlight. Thank you to Geoff Magrin, […]

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Motion: Debate be Adjourned: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:01): The Government have just again, on a Thursday afternoon, sought to adjourn debate on a Bill that at the start of the week they said was important and needed to be debated throughout the week as one of the Government […]

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Motion: Health Infrastructure: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION ‘HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:09): I rise to speak on the Government’s sledge Motion, and I move: That the following words be inserted to the end of the Motion: ‘while noting the impact of $15 billion of corruption on services for Victorians’. What we have seen […]

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Motion: Item be Postponed: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION ‘ITEM BE POSTPONED: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Thursday, 19 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:31): Firstly, I do note the Government has just moved to adjourn debate till later this day, and it was not the Leader of the House again. We have had two procedural Motions and a missing Leader of the House. The […]

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Monday, 9 February 2026

Motion: Bondi Attack

MOTION ‘BONDI ATTACK’. Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:07): Within moments the horrors of the shots fired in Bondi echoed around the country. Within minutes the terrorist attack and the dread of its impact left all good Australians drawing their breath. I am sure our country was left paralysed. Knowing of the Jewish […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS’. Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:46): I think there is a time clock for a reason, Leader of the House, so that we can manage our time, and much like the Leader of the House has mismanaged her time speaking on the Government Business Program, the Government has mismanaged their […]

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Bill: Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 – Council Amendments

BILL: ‘PLANNING AMENDMENT (BETTER DECISIONS MADE FASTER) BILL 2025 – COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Tuesday, 3 February 2026. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:55): I want to start by saying that the Government gave an ironclad commitment that this set of Amendments would not be dealt with tonight. I am appalled that the Government would break their word on […]

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Bill: Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION FURTHER AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS) BILL 2025’. Wednesday, 4 February 2026 James NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:27): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025. At the outset I say the Coalition will not be opposing the Bill both in terms of the original substance of the Bill – and I […]

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Motion: Justice Legislation Further Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2025 - Scope

MOTION ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION FURTHER AMENDMENT (MISCELLANEOUS) BILL 2025 – SCOPE’. Wednesday, 4 February 2026. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:46): Just for context and the clarity of the House, what the House is currently debating is a scope motion whereby the Attorney-General has moved a motion to expand the scope of the Justice Bill which we will […]

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Members Statement - Bayside U3A New Year

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE U3A NEW YEAR’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:45): Another year has commenced for Bayside U3A. The volunteer seniors group offers short courses for people in active retirement. In Bayside the group has now grown to 1600 very active members. On an average week the group runs 100 highly varied […]

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Members Statement - Australia Day Awards

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:45): The Bayside community has seen a number of incredibly deserving recipients of an Australia Day honour. Among them, I want to acknowledge Cathy Freeman for her service to athletics and young people and as an Australian ambassador, and my friends also Vic […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:32): I do wish to speak to this motion, and I would like to draw to the House’s attention that the Opposition has just been advised that the Government intends to move away from this Bill to debate a sledge motion […]

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Motion: Item Be Postponed: Government Sledge Motion

MOTION ‘ITEM BE POSTPONED: GOVERNMENT SLEDGE MOTION’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:05): We will have a 30-minute debate on this, won’t we, a second 30-minute speech, because – Members interjecting. James NEWBURY: The Leader of the House, embarrassed – twice procedurally you have failed, Leader of the House. Twice you have failed […]

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Members Statement - Chanukah In Bayside

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHANUKAH IN BAYSIDE’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:44): Bayside welcomed our first lighting of the menorah with Chanukah in Bayside, led by Rabbi Elisha Greenbaum and Rabbi Shmuel Greenbaum. Residents across bayside joined the event, which had fittingly been organised at Peace Park in Hampton. Congratulations to the Moorabbin Hebrew […]

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Constituency Question - Keith Street, Hampton East.

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘KEITH STREET, HAMPTON EAST’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:56): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government deal with the squatter at the taxpayer-funded public housing property at 43 Keith Street in Hampton East? Last year the Government-managed property was vacated by its […]

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Members Statement - Dendy Beach Precinct

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DENDY BEACH PRECINCT’. Thursday, 5 February 2026. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:45): One million people visit Brighton’s famous Dendy beach and bathing boxes each year. The site has become an international icon. Despite Bayside Council raising $5 million each year from the precinct, the Council is not investing back into the management of the […]

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Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Members Statement - Melbourne Holocaust Museum

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MELBOURNE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM’. Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:24): The Melbourne Holocaust Museum is the largest Australian institution dedicated to Holocaust education, research and remembrance. This year 30,000 students will visit from 330 schools. Unfortunately, due to a lack of Government funding, the number of teachers able to attend the museum […]

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Members Statement - St Kilda Street Noise

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST KILDA STREET NOISE’. Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:24): Residents around St Kilda Street in Brighton are living with unbelievable noise. As Michael recently said: Our windows rattle and even if they are closed, the noise from revving motorbikes or cars with loud exhausts hooning down St Kilda Street has […]

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Members Statement - Christmas Message

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHRISTMAS MESSAGE’. Tuesday, 9 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:25): I wish my community of Brighton, Brighton East, Elwood, Hampton and Hampton East a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I would also like to thank my staff Elouise Ager, Allie Hawkins, Victoria Morgan and Edward Bourke for their hard work. […]

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Monday, 8 December 2025

Bill: Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (VICARIOUS LIABILITY FOR CHILD ABUSE) BILL 2025.’ Thursday, 4 December 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:11): Today is a significant day as I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Vicarious Liability for Child Abuse) Bill 2025. I say at the outset that the Coalition will not be opposing this Bill. […]

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Motion: House Adjournment

HOUSE ADJOURNMENT. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:01): Three minutes ago, the Leader of the House sent a text message to say that the house would not be adjourning at the usual time. There has been no reasoning given to the Gouse. A number of Members from the other side said to me on their way into […]

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Motion: Attempt To Introduce Coercive Control Bill

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE COERCIVE CONTROL BILL.’ Wednesday, 3 December 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:54): I rise in support of the Member for Eildon’s attempt this morning to introduce a Bill into this place which will criminalise coercive control. I feel incredibly humbled to follow my colleagues, the Member for Eildon, who spoke so incredibly […]

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Bill: Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (FAMILY VIOLENCE,STALKING AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2025.’ Wednesday, 19 November 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:17): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025. I note that this is an important Bill, and I hope that many Members have the opportunity to speak […]

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Bill: Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (POLICE AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2025.’ Thursday, 20 November 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:57): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Police and Other Matters) Bill 2025. I think every Victorian saw Police Commander Wayne Cheeseman, at the end of a very long day, after hundreds of weeks of […]

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Motion: Immediate Second Reading - Community Safety Bill

MOTION ‘IMMEDIATE SECOND READING – COMMUNITY SAFETY BILL.’ Tuesday, 2 December 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:15): The Coalition will not be opposing the Government ramming through this legislation in what has been anticipated – Members interjecting. James NEWBURY: I am speaking to the matter – in a rush of legislation in what is anticipated to […]

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Motion: Apology Day

MOTION ‘APOLOGY DAY.’ Wednesday, 3 December 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:29): I will just make a few brief comments, although we will not be opposing the Motion. This will be the fourth apology to Indigenous Australians, which we will be hearing next week. The Minister did note the apology next week will be unprecedented for […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 2 December 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:00): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. It is another instance of the Government mismanaging the Chamber. As we spoke about earlier today, the Coalition of course will not be opposing the legislation in relation to the ‘Adult Time for Adult […]

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Bill: Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality, and Transport Worker Harm) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘CRIMES AMENDMENT (RETAIL, FAST FOOD, HOSPITALITY, AND TRANSPORT WORKER HARM) BILL 2025.’ Tuesday, 18 November 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:01): I rise to speak on the Crimes Amendment (Retail, Fast Food, Hospitality and Transport Worker Harm) Bill 2025. Victorians know that not only do we have a crime crisis, but we have a retail […]

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Bill: Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025

BILL: ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (COMMUNITY SAFETY) BILL 2025.’ Tuesday, 2 December 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:03): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025. I want to say at the outset that the Coalition will not be opposing this legislation. We will not be opposing this legislation because we believe […]

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Sunday, 7 December 2025

Constituency Question - Royal Brighton Yacht Club Seabed.

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB SEABED’. Thursday, 4 December 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government promptly support Royal Brighton Yacht Club to ensure their future certainty? Premier, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club proudly hosted Sail Melbourne, Melbourne’s premier regatta […]

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Members Statement - Road Maintenance

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROAD MAINTENANCE’. Wednesday, 3 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:30): Our roads are a disgrace because this State Labor Government has run out of money. As Tony recently said to me about the gaping potholes near the New Street and Dendy Street roundabout in Brighton, “There are potentially serious risks that can affect […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Children's Playhouse

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE’. Wednesday, 3 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:29): Hampton Children’s Playhouse is a not-for-profit community-run play space. It is a much-loved feature of our Hampton community. As every member and their family know, the Playhouse is where childhood memories are made. We recently celebrated our Playhouse’s 40-year anniversary. Congratulations to […]

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Members Statement - Hampton United Cricket Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON UNITED CRICKET CLUB.’. Wednesday, 3 December 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:28): Hampton United Cricket Club recently celebrated their incredible 100-year birthday. Their success is shown through their club’s motto ‘Strength through loyalty’. The Club, which began as the Hampton Methodist Cricket Club, met on 10 September 1926 to form a cricket team. […]

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Constituency Question - Elsternwick Primary School Lockdown

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ELSTERNWICK PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCKDOWN.’. Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier act to solve Victoria’s crime crisis, especially as it relates to knives and weapons? During Question Time I was advised that one of my schools, Elsternwick Primary […]

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Bill: State Taxation Further Amendment Bill 2025: Council Amendments

BILL: ‘STATE TAXATION FURTHER AMENDMENT BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS..’ Wednesday, 19 November 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:26): There is a rule in this place that, as a courtesy, the Government will advise the Chamber when it is dealing with matters before the Chamber. I do put on record that at the start of the day […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 18 November 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:21): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. What we have seen over weeks is a Government mismanaging this Chamber, mismanaging its legislative process and mismanaging the Bills it brings to this Chamber and, as a direct result, not ensuring that promises […]

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Members Statement - Bayside Community Action Walk.

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE COMMUNITY ACTION WALK.’ Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:38): Thousands from Bayside and around Melbourne set out on Sunday for a community action walk in Brighton opposed to state Labor’s forced high-rise tower policy. As we know, the Premier has approved a plan for an 8-kilometre-long development zone from Brighton […]

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Bill: Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bills 2025

BILL: ‘PLANNING AMENDMENT (BETTER DECISIONS MADE FASTER) BILL 2025.’ Thursday, 13 November 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:07): I rise to speak on the so-called Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025. This Bill is an utter disgrace. It is an absolute, utter disgrace, and Victorians will msee it, just like when I started talking […]

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Tuesday, 18 November 2025

Members Statement - St Leonard's New Ministry

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S NEW MINISTRY’. Thursday, 13 November 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): The St Leonard’s Church marked an incredibly historic occasion on Sunday with dedication and opening of the new ministry and community centre. The centre was first conceived by Reverend Kim Cain in 2016. The original church, formerly a Presbyterian church, was […]

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Members Statement - Crossway Preschool

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CROSSWAY PRESCHOOL’. Thursday, 13 November 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): Last Wednesday morning, 56 days before the end of the year, the parents of 44 children at Crossway Preschool received a short, sharp email from Baptist Church Director Stuart Yarnell stating: … in the light of recent changes to state government regulatory environments […]

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Constituency Question - Crossway Preschool

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘CROSSWAY PRESCHOOL’. Thursday, 13 November 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:52): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier stop ignoring the distortion that her kindergarten policy is causing the sector and admit that recent kinder closures are the victims of her Labor Government? Last Wednesday the families […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Wednesday, 12 November 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:40): The Coalition will not be supporting the Government Business Program. What is clear is the Government has lost control of managing the Chamber. There is no doubt that the Government has lost control of managing the Chamber. You see big Bills being introduced, […]

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Monday, 3 November 2025

Bill: Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025

BILL: ‘VOLUNTARY ASSISTED DYING AMENDMENT BILL 2025’ Tuesday, 28 October 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:41): I rise in support of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Amendment Bill 2025. As has been eloquently said before, the greatness of a society is most accurately measured by the compassion of its members. This Bill, I think, and the core […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Sea Scouts - Annual Report Night

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON SEA SCOUTS – ANNUAL REPORT NIGHT’. Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): As an Honorary Leader of the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts group, I take seriously my job of attending their Annual Report Night and rustling up raffle tickets to help the group keep up their good work. The Group […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Bayside Bowls Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BAYSIDE BOWLS CLUB’. Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): If only my pride in bowling the first ball for the season matched my level of skill on the green. I recently joined Hampton Bayside Bowls Club for their season opening. Having formed in 1964, the Club is a cornerstone of […]

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Constituency Question - Glen Huntly Road, Elwood, Crossing

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘GLEN HUNTLY ROAD, ELWOOD, CROSSING’. Thursday, 30 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:49): My constituency question is to the Premier. I ask: when will the State Labor Government stop pocketing Federal funding delivered for a proper pedestrian crossing upgrade at Glen Huntly Road in Elwood and deliver the project? In 2022 the Federal […]

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Members Statement - Bayley Arts Exhibition

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY ARTS EXHIBITION’. Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): The incredible creativity and skill of Bayley Arts clients was on display at their recent Art Gala Night. A packed house turned out to support the wonderful clients. Bayley Arts is a Bayside not-for-profit organisation that provides exceptional support for people with […]

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Members Statement - St Columba's School Production

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST COLUMBA’S SCHOOL PRODUCTION’. Wednesday, 29 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): The incredible children of St Columba’s Primary School wonderfully performed Finding Nemo Jr recently. Congratulations to Charli as Nemo, Zoe as Dory, Charlotte as Marlin, Anna as Gill, Poppy as Bloat, Isabel as Peach, Abhay as Gurgle, Juliette as Nigel, Ashleigh […]

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Sunday, 2 November 2025

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 28 October 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:20): I will first make some remarks in relation to the Government Business Program but then, in the spirit of the rest of the Government business for the week, will make some comments in relation to that, as did the Leader of the House. […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Thursday, 14 October 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:28): If there was no other sign of how shambolic this Government is in managing this Chamber, the Government forgot to move the Government Business Program before delivering the speech on the Government Business Program. If I may reflect on the time since I […]

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Motion: Return of the Hostages

MOTION ‘RETURN OF THE HOSTAGES.’. Thursday, 16 October 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:36): Two years ago, we saw a rip in the good fabric of the Western world in a way that I am sure the entire Western world did not want to see. What was so shocking about the events of 7 October was […]

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Monday, 20 October 2025

Constituency Question - Elwood Primary School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ELWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 16 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:55): My question is to the Minister for Education. I ask: when will the State Labor Government provide much-needed funding to Elwood Primary School, where the heritage-listed buildings are being held up by steel and concrete supports? Every school and every child deserves […]

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Members Statement - Royal Brighton Yacht Club: Season Opening

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB: SEASON OPENING’. Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:08): With Royal Brighton Yacht Club celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the Club recently opened for the season. The opening was also an opportunity to announce winners of a school sail competition. Congratulations to the Bayside schools involved. Best […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Over-Development

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON OVER-DEVELOPMENT’. Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:09): We know that the State Labor Government has given the big green tick to massive overdevelopment. Jacinta Allan plans to turn Bayside into the Gold Coast. Residents who are concerned about a proposed five-storey development at 531 Hampton Street recently met to voice […]

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Members Statement - Bayley House: Footy Day

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE: FOOTY DAY’. Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:08): In full colours, hundreds of Bayley House clients ran out onto Wilson Reserve in Brighton for their annual footy day. Even I had a kick, and you might be surprised to hear that I kick pretty hard. Bayley House is a […]

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Members Statement - Kim Cain

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘KIM CAIN’. Tuesday, 14 October 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:08): Reverend Kim Cain, the Minister of St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton Beach, has confirmed that his tenure will end at the parish early next year. Kim is a much-loved moral compass in our community. His Ministry has been one of compassion and […]

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Thursday, 18 September 2025

Motion: Standing and Sessional Orders

MOTION ‘STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS’. Thursday, 11 September 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:22): Just for the House’s assistance: this Notice of Motion, moved on behalf the Leader of the House, who is not here, seeks that the proposed Amendments to the Standing and Sessional orders, as detailed in the interim report, be incorporated into the […]

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Constituency Question - Jacinta Allan's Gold Coast Plan For Bayside

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘JACINTA ALLAN’S GOLD COAST PLAN FOR BAYSIDE’. Thursday, 11 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:35): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: why is the Premier ignoring Bayside and the broader Melbourne community who do not support her plan to wreck our suburbs? The Premier has announced her plan to wreck […]

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Monday, 15 September 2025

Bill: National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025: Council Amendments

BILL: ‘NATIONAL ELECTRICITY (VICTORIA) AMENDMENT (VICGRID STAGE 2 REFORM) BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’ Tuesday, 9 September 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:54): The Coalition has said since day one this Bill is an absolute disgrace. It is an absolute abomination. As the Minister just said, the Government is pushing ahead with a steamroller the transition of […]

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Motion: Debate be Adjourned: Victims of Crime

MOTION: DEBATE BE ADJOURNED – ‘VICTIM OF CRIME’. Wednesday, 10 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I support the Motion to adjourn debate because what we saw yesterday was an absolute disgrace. It was an absolute disgrace from this Government, silencing the Opposition from speaking on behalf of victims of crime. Ignore the Government claiming […]

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Motion: Victoria Police Deaths

MOTION ‘VICTORIA POLICE DEATHS’. Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:13): I rise in condolence of Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart. On walking into the Chamber today, I looked outside and saw a dark sky, and I made sure to look up because I was struck by […]

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Members Statement - Dendy Village Pedestrian Crossing

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DENDY VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING’. Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:28): After years of community advocacy, the State and Federal Governments have agreed to jointly fund pedestrian safety infrastructure in Dendy Village and Hampton Street. The village is a busy thoroughfare. Currently there is no pedestrian crossing, and the site is unsafe. […]

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Members Statement - Leo Club of Brighton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LEO CLUB OF BRIGHTON’. Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:29): The Lions Club of Brighton has been a significant contributor to community service since its establishment on 8 October 1999. As a Member I can say how jointly excited we all were to see the establishment of a new Young Lions […]

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Members Statement - Barbers of Brighton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BARBERS OF BRIGHTON’. Tuesday, 9 September 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:29): Bayside is a close-knit community. Peter and Vicky and their boys from Barbers of Brighton have been a part of the Church Street community for almost 10 years. I recently met with Vicky. She and her family are going through a really […]

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Thursday, 28 August 2025

Constituency Question - Prince Street, Hampton: Car Attacks

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘PRINCE STREET, HAMPTON: CAR ATTACKS’. Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My question is for the Premier, and I ask: why is the Premier refusing to review management of the Government-owned property in Prince Street, Hampton? Failing to do so has left my community unsafe. Only days ago, almost a dozen […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Philatelic Society

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON PHILATELIC SOCIETY’. Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): On 12 September 1950, at the former Dispensary Committee Rooms opposite North Brighton station, the Brighton Philatelic Society was formed. The minutes of the first meeting reveal that 20 pioneering souls were present. The Society was officially launched on 10 October. It […]

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Members Statement - Bayley Arts Short Film Festival

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY ARTS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL’. Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:54): The Bayside community recently filled Dendy theatre for the Bayley Arts film studio’s Short Film Festival. Bayley House is a Bayside-based not-for-profit organisation that provides exceptional support for people with an intellectual disability. The films were exceptional, from a clever […]

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Members Statement - Mayflower Aged Care Home

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MAYFLOWER AGED CARE HOME’. Wednesday, 27 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:54): Mayflower is a Brighton-based residential aged care home with 150 beds and additional independent living units. I recently joined the new Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregersen and residents to talk about local challenges and opportunities. Their active interests were incredibly insightful. […]

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Friday, 15 August 2025

Bill: Financial Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2025: Council Amendment

BILL: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENT. Tuesday, 14 August 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:57): I will start by acknowledging that these Amendments were ready to be dealt with by the House yesterday, but the Government could not find a Minister that could deal with the Amendments yesterday and so the House, for […]

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Bill: Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025

BILL: BAIL FURTHER AMENDMENT BILL 2025. Tuesday, 13 August 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:44): I rise to speak on the Bail Further Amendment Bill 2025. We are here again because this Government is trying after failing, after weakening our State’s laws when it comes to bail, when it comes to making sure people on our […]

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Bill: National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025

BILL: NATIONAL ELECTRICITY (VICTORIA) AMENDMENT (VICGRID STAGE 2 REFORM) BILL 2025. Tuesday, 31 July 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:56): I rise to speak on the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid Stage 2 Reform) Bill 2025. The coalition is opposed to this outrageous Bill, this outrageous attack on Victorians – on Victorian farmers, on regional communities […]

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Constituency Question - St Mary's Primary School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 14 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:44): My question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask: when will the Minister review the unfairness of school funding, which has ignored Bayside Catholic schools like St Mary’s Primary in Hampton? St Mary’s Primary recently celebrated a century of […]

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Members Statement - Glen Huntly Road, Elwood, Crossing

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GLEN HUNTLY ROAD, ELWOOD, CROSSING.’. Wednesday, 13 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:26): In 2022 the Federal Government provided 50 per cent of the funding for a pedestrian crossing upgrade at Glen Huntly Road in Elwood through the Road Safety Program. A crossing is needed. The site is dangerous. The site supports several […]

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Members Statement - Ian Mence

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘IAN MENCE’. Wednesday, 13 August 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:26): Brighton lost a giant with the sad passing of Ian Mence OAM. For decades Ian was at the centre of the Brighton Liberal movement and guided the direction of our branch. As an entrepreneur in the timber industry who built his success through […]

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Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Motion: Debate be Adjourned: Premiers Anti-Semitism Motion

MOTION: DEBATE BE ADJOURNED – PREMIER’S ANTI-SEMITISM MOTION. Thursday, 31 July 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:20): I move: That the debate be adjourned. Yesterday the Premier came into this place and gave notice of an important motion on antisemitism. The history of this Parliament would tell you that the Premier would at the next available […]

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Bill: Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Bill 2025

BILL: CRIMES AMENDMENT (PERFORMANCE CRIME) BILL 2025. Tuesday, 30 July 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:49): I rise to speak on the Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Bill 2025. I would like to make a number of comments about this Bill. As the previous speaker, the Member for Eildon, quite eloquently said, the community does not feel […]

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Monday, 4 August 2025

Constituency Question - Prince Street, Hampton

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘PRINCE STREET, HAMPTON’. Thursday, 31 July 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:49): My question is for the Premier. I ask: when will the Premier review management of the Government-owned property in Prince Street, Hampton, and take action to ensure that our community is safe? Premier, the recent shooting in Hampton following an alleged drug […]

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Friday, 27 June 2025

Bill: Financial Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

BILL: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT BILL 2025. Tuesday, 17 June 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:49): I rise to speak on the Financial Management Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. At its core what this Bill should be about is enhancing financial integrity in Victoria, because that is what this State desperately needs. We need to see the […]

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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Matter of Public Importance - Government Performance

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ‘GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE.’ Wednesday, 18 June 2025 The member for Brighton proposed the following Matter of Public Importance for discussion: That this house condemns the Allan Labor government for a decade of debt, deficits, infrastructure blowouts and mismanagement that has driven Victoria into a deepening cost-of-living crisis due to: (1) delivering reckless and […]

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Bill: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025: Council Amendment

BILL DEBATE ‘STATE TAXATION ACTS AMENDMENT BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENT. Thursday, 19 June 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:03): I feel terribly sad that there are not many Members from the other side in the Chamber now, because I am about to say something positive about the Government. As the Minister just said, these Amendments deal […]

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Constituency Question - Brighton Beach Primary School Zone

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL ZONE’. Thursday, 18 June 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My question is for the Minister for Education. I ask: when will he review the poorly designed school zone boundaries that are unfairly impacting upon Brighton Beach Primary School? Brighton Beach Primary School is a historic school in Brighton. The […]

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Members Statement - Bayley House

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE’. Wednesday, 19 June 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): For nearly 75 years Bayley House has created opportunities that empower young people to thrive. Bayley House is a Bayside-based not-for-profit organisation that provides exceptional support for people with an intellectual disability. Because the National Disability Insurance Scheme leaves the organisation short, I […]

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Members Statement - Simon Marks

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SIMON MARKS’. Wednesday, 19 June 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Simon Marks is an exceptional leader in Bayside. For over 40 years, he has volunteered in scouting. Though Simon has held significant roles, including as an Honorary Commissioner in Scouts Victoria, he has always been committed locally to seeing young people succeed and […]

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Members Statement - Gardenvale Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GARDENVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Wednesday, 19 June 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Gardenvale Primary School’s mascot theme this year is ‘Be Safe and Thrive in 25!’ The much-loved mascot HERRRBY is based on the values of honesty, empathy, respect, resilience, responsibility and being yourself. With the assistance of teachers Bridget Cooper and Tyler Trevaskis, […]

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Members Statement - Bayspeak

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSPEAK’. Wednesday, 19 June 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Bayspeak is a Rotary-led youth public speaking competition for Bayside secondary school students. Students speak about their chosen issues, like the role of women in society and the impact of growing up with certain characteristics. The recent competition marked the fifth successful year for […]

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Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Bill: State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025

BILL DEBATE ‘STATE TAXATION ACTS AMENDMENT BILL 2025.’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:54): I rise to speak on the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2025 on behalf of the Coalition. In its substance, much of this Bill is about technical changes – not just technical changes – to a number of tax-related […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Secondary College

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:36): A very, very big welcome to Brighton Secondary College, who are in Parliament today.

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Members Statement - Hampton Bayside Bowls Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BAYSIDE BOWLS CLUB’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:35) Two years ago, Hampton Bayside Bowls Club faced insolvency, but our community stepped up to protect the Club, which has since thrived. Only recently the Club came from 23 points behind to win the regional grand final, which will see them […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Rovers Football Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:36): The Hampton Rovers Football Club wear their hearts on their sleeves and are supported by an incredible group of volunteers. President Gary Nash is not only a champion in supporting them but in also supporting many wonderful social causes. The Club […]

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Members Statement - NannyGranny

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NANNYGRANNY’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:36): After needing help to keep family life in balance, Warren and Paige from my community created NannyGranny. NannyGranny is an online community that helps connect families with like-minded caregivers. As the couple says, the service connects the world’s most experienced carers with those who […]

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Members Statement - Harry Sampson

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HARRY SAMPSON’. Wednesday, 28 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:36): Congratulations to Harry Sampson on his recent Bayside Council award for his contribution to Hampton East Brighton Football Club. Harry plays for the under-21s and runs the club’s junior programs. He is heavily involved in the club’s Goalkick program, including supporting young children. […]

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Thursday, 29 May 2025

Bill: Budget In Reply

BILL DEBATE ‘BUDGET-IN-REPLY’. Tuesday 27 May 2025. Victoria needs change. Our State has slipped. We were once the place to be. We had the most livable city. Now we are the highest taxed State with the biggest level of debt. We have become the run-down State. Businesses are closing, and the only sure thing is […]

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Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Bill: Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025: Council Amendments

BILL DEBATE ‘FIRE SERVICES PROPERTY AMENDMENT (EMERGENCY SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERS FUND) BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Thursday 14 May 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (23:47): It is an absolute disgrace that we have seen sell-outs in the Upper House sell out Victorians. Tonight, we have seen an estimated 160 CFA brigades go offline. These are people who […]

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Bill: Energy and Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025: Council Amendments

BILL DEBATE ‘ENERGY AND LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ENERGY SAFETY) BILL 2025: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Wednesday 14 May 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:57): I rise to briefly speak on the Amendments that the Government has moved be agreed to, which effectively kill feed-in tariffs in Victoria. You might be surprised to hear about it, because there was […]

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Matter of Public Importance: Activity Centres

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ‘ACTIVITY CENTRES’. Wednesday 14 May 2025. The member for Albert Park proposed the following matter of public importance for discussion: That this House condemns the Opposition for failing to support reforms that deliver more homes for Victorians close to transport, jobs, schools and parks. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:21): I rise to […]

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Members Statement - Finding 15 Walk

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FINDING 15 WALK’. Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:01): Bayside recently turned out strongly in support of the Prader-Willi Research Foundation’s Finding 15 Walk in Melbourne. The walk at the Sandringham athletics track in Hampton is a celebration of our loved ones who have Prader-Willi syndrome. The syndrome is a randomly […]

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Members Statement - Brighton North Rotary Anniversary

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON NORTH ROTARY ANNIVERSARY’. Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:01): Chartered in 1985, Brighton North Rotary provides charitable services to local and international communities. The Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It has led on raising awareness of suicide and motor neurone disease. Some of their local projects include […]

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Members Statement - Elsternwick Amateur Football Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELSTERNWICK AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB’. Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:02): The Elsternwick Amateur Football Club is the third oldest continuing district club, having formed in 1906. They first competed in the Federal Football League before crossing to today’s Victorian Amateur Football Association in 1914. Having won the 2023 Senior Men’s Division […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Yacht Club Anniversary

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB ANNIVERSARY’. Tuesday, 13 May 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:02): The Royal Brighton Yacht Club is celebrating its historic 150th anniversary this year. Following a chance race challenge between two gentlemen cleaning their boats on the beach at Middle Brighton in August 1875, the Club was formed one month Since then, […]

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Constituency Question - Activity Centre Consultation

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ACTIVITY CENTRE CONSULTATION’. Thursday, 15 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:41): My constituency question is to the Premier. When will a further consultation session for the Bayside major activity centres occur, given the only consultation session was filled to capacity shortly after being announced? Despite the consultation session not being properly advertised and […]

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Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Constituency Question - Jet Ski Safety

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘JET SKI SAFETY’. Thursday, 3 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:46): My question is for the Premier, and I ask: When will the Premier extend the exclusion zones around Port Phillip Bay beaches and do something about the safety risks associated with jet skis? Elwood resident Ernest recently contacted me about the lack […]

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Monday, 7 April 2025

Bill Debate: Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion): Council Amendments

BILL DEBATE ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ANTI-VILIFICATION AND SOCIAL COHESION) COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Wednesday 2 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:31): I rise to speak on the Amendments to the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024. What Victorians know is that over the time of this Premier social cohesion in this State has broken, […]

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Members Statement - Rotary Classic Car Show

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROTARY CLASSIC CAR SHOW’. Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:55): One of the newer major events in Bayside, led by the Rotary Club of Brighton, is the Brighton Classic Car Show. Returning for its fourth year, the recent show was incredibly successful. It saw over 120 cars turn out and thousands […]

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Members Statement - Helen Paul Kindergarten

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HELEN PAUL KINDERGARTEN’. Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:54): In the baby boom following the Second World War Helen Paul Kindergarten was established, in 1952. With support from the department’s supervisor, who took an interest in its establishment, the new Hampton kindergarten took her name. As a nature-based kindergarten with bush […]

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Members Statement - Peter Lanigan

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PETER LANIGAN’. Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:53): Peter Lanigan has made a profound impact on the service community and was recently awarded Life Membership of the Returned Services League. He is a cornerstone of the Hampton Sub-Branch, and the award befits a man who has contributed for so long. Peter […]

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Monday, 24 March 2025

Motion: Education Policy

MOTION ‘EDUCATION POLICY’. Thursday, 20 March 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (23:07): At the core of this motion the Government is seeking to congratulate itself for the provision of services to schools, no matter their circumstances. I start by saying that the Minister for Education has not yet spoken, but he is here in the Chamber. […]

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Bill Debate: Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025

BILL DEBATE ‘FIRE SERVICES PROPERTY AMENDMENT (EMERGENCY SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERS FUND) BILL 2025’. Thursday 20 March 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:09): I rise to speak on the Fire Services Property Amendment (Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund) Bill 2025. It is important to start on this Bill with what the Government intends to do by introducing […]

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Bill Debate: Bail Amendment (Tough Bail) Bill 2025

BILL DEBATE ‘BAIL AMENDMENT (TOUGH BAIL) BILL 2025’. Tuesday 18 March 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:53): I rise to speak on the Bail Amendment – so-called – (Tough Bail) Bill 2025. The test for any government is whether they keep their community safe. The core of this bill is whether or not it does anything […]

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Bill Debate: Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025

BILL DEBATE ‘HELP TO BUY (COMMONWEALTH POWERS) BILL 2025’. Wednesday 5 March 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:44): I rise to speak on the Help to Buy (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2025. If you look at the Bill on its own, just the wording of the Bill, it is a very simple Bill in that it is […]

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Friday, 21 March 2025

Motion: Session Orders Amendment

MOTION SESSION ORDERS AMENDMENT’. Thursday, 20 March 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:05): I can understand why the Government has moved this motion at 6 o’clock at the end of a sitting week when no-one, they think, is watching. But I do want to add to the debate in a number of ways, firstly by saying […]

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Constituency Question - Homes Victoria New Street Site

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HOMES VICTORIA NEW STREET SITE’. Thursday, 20 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: When will the Premier ensure that Community Housing Limited (CHL), the site managers of the Homes Victoria New Street housing site in Brighton, cooperate with police investigations? Premier, the Homes Victoria […]

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Bill Debate: Machete Ban: Council Amendments

BILL DEBATE ‘MACHETE BAN: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Thursday 19 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:53): I rise to speak on the Amendments that have been moved today, and I do seek to circulate Amendments which have just come in on behalf of the Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, if they can be circulated in my […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PROPERTY TAX’. Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:45): I rise to oppose the Government Business Program. I do note there has been some debate today about the Bail Bill, which is on the Program; the associated briefing which led to that Bill and the lateness of that briefing; and when the […]

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Members Statement - Property Tax

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PROPERTY TAX’. Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:04): The State Labor Government’s property taxes are the biggest imposition on housing cost. Last week, the Centre for International Economics’ Taxation of the Housing Sector found that regulatory costs, statutory charges and infrastructure charges in Melbourne make up 43 per cent of housing […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Primary - Kitchen Garden Program

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON PRIMARY – KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:05): The Rotary Club of Brighton, formed in 1973, has had a profound impact on Bayside. The Club has raised at least $7 million since formation. The Hampton Primary School community have been overjoyed to learn that Brighton Rotary will […]

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Members Statement - Family Life

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FAMILY LIFE’. Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:04): Family Life has provided support to vulnerable children, families and communities since it was first established in 1970. The organisation has a big footprint. Last year 12,343 community members were supported by Family Life services and 399 people volunteered 45,533 hours of service. […]

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Bill - Energy and Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025

BILL ‘ENERGY AND LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ENERGY SAFETY) BILL 2025 ‘. Tuesday, 18 March 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:53): I rise to speak on the Bail Amendment – so-called – (Tough Bail) Bill 2025. The test for any government is whether they keep their community safe. The core of this bill is whether or not […]

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Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Members Statement - Brighton Secondary College

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON SECONDARY COLLEGE’. Thursday, 6 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): With 1000 students, Brighton Secondary College is a significant school in Bayside. Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the school has also welcomed its new Principal, Peter Langham. As Peter said: In 2025 our College is looking to the future and reimagining […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 6 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): The Grade 6 children from Hampton Primary School were bursting with questions on a recent visit. After a recent visit to Parliament the children were ready to talk through everything they had seen and especially to ask why the Speaker had recently […]

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Members Statement - Kindergarten Funding

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘KINDERGARTEN FUNDING ‘. Thursday, 6 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:51): With a genesis in Bayside kindergartens facing an uncertain future, our community kindergartens now meet at a community kindergarten summit. The summit is an opportunity for kindergartens, local Members of Parliament and council to discuss challenges and opportunities the sector faces. The […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Grammar School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL’. Thursday, 6 March 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:51): Built to provide cutting-edge learning spaces for science, creativity and entrepreneurship, Brighton Grammar School recently opened their new Duigan Centre. The Centre is a collaboration between the school, St Andrews parish and the Archdiocese and is named after old boy John Robertson […]

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Adjournment - Bayside Kindergartens

ADJOURNMENT ‘BAYSIDE KINDERGARTENS’. Wednesday, 5 March 2025. My Adjournment matter is for the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to step in and ensure the ongoing viability of kindergartens in Bayside, because the State Labor Government’s kindergarten policy is having a detrimental effect upon them. The first years of life are […]

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Bill - Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025

BILL ‘ENERGY AND LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ENERGY SAFETY) BILL 2025 ‘. Wednesday, 19 February 2025. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:42): I rise to speak on the Energy and Land Legislation Amendment (Energy Safety) Bill 2025. This Bill, like a number of Bills that we have spoken about in this place, seemingly does some good things. It […]

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Motion: 'Electoral Matters Committee Referral'

MOTION ‘ELECTORAL MATTERS COMMITTEE REFERRAL’. Thursday, 20 February 2025 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:03): I will start by agreeing with the previous speaker and reiterate that the Coalition will be supporting the motion that the Government has moved in relation to the inquiry into the two by-elections. It is important to make sure that, as we […]

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Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Members Statement - Brighton Lifesaving Club - Pink Day.

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON LIFESAVING CLUB – PINK DAY’. Wednesday, 19 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): The Brighton Life Saving Club are wonderful community leaders. Recently the club held their second annual pink patrol breakfast. The day was established to celebrate the amazing role women and girls have played in making the club and the […]

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Members Statement - Bayside Against Crime Rally.

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE AGAINST CRIME RALLY’. Wednesday, 19 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): Hundreds of Bayside residents rallied at a community walk along Hampton Street in Hampton, calling for action to make our streets safe again. Bayside knows that the State Labor Government has ignored the crime crisis and refused to act. Residents at […]

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Members Statement - Brighton East Public Housing Resident Pool Decision.

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON EAST PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENT POOL DECISION’. Wednesday, 19 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Thirty years ago, a public housing resident in my community went into her Brighton East home and the department approved her setting up an above-ground pool. Twenty-seven years later the Department has ordered that the pool be removed […]

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Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Constituency Question - Brighton Station Tower Works

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON STATION TOWER WORKS’. Tuesday, 18 February 2025.  Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:56): My question is to the Premier. Why has the State Labor Government started work on the Premier’s plan for highrise apartment towers in Brighton despite her commitment to consult with the community first? In October the Premier snuck into my community […]

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Monday, 17 February 2025

Constituency Question - Homes Victoria New Street Site

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HOMES VICTORIA NEW STREET SITE’. Thursday, 6 February 2025.  Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:52): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government consider the ongoing concerns of tenants and surrounding residents about the Homes Victoria New Street housing site? North Brighton is being overwhelmed by escalating crime, […]

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Monday, 10 February 2025

Members Statement - Brighton Bathing Box Classic

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON BATHING BOX CLASSIC’. Thursday, 6 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:12): Hundreds of swimmers hit Brighton Beach on Sunday to take part in the iconic Bathing Box Classic. Congratulations to Brighton Life Saving Club on the event and to Club President Sam Dimopoulos on his leadership.

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Members Statement - Merilyn Johnson

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MERILYN JOHNSON’. Thursday, 6 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:12): Five months after losing my grandfather, my broken-hearted grandmother passed recently to join with him. Merlyn ‘Merl’ Johnson was my grandfather’s second wife. Their marriage, when he was 74 and she 72, caused quite a commotion. Her family found out about the relationship […]

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Members Statement - Nepean Highway Noise Barriers

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NEPEAN HIGHWAY NOISE BARRIERS.’. Thursday, 6 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:11): The Brighton East community continue to have their needs ignored. Despite abutting the Nepean Highway, the aged noise barrier fence is collapsing, and the Labor government will not replace it. Residents in Roseberry Avenue have spent months being given the runaround. […]

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Members Statement - Orchard Street Crimes

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ORCHARD STREET CRIMES’. Thursday, 6 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:11): With Victoria Police confirming that the youth crime crisis first started in Bayside, my community has been hit by escalating home invasions and aggravated burglaries for almost three years. In recent weeks Orchard Street in Brighton was attacked four nights out of […]

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Bill - Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-Vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024

BILL ‘JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ANTI-VILIFICATION AND SOCIAL COHESION) BILL 2024 ‘. Wednesday, 5 February 2025. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:23): I rise to speak on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024. This Bill is one that, for context, will not be considered at the end of the week by this Government for […]

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Monday, 2 December 2024

Motion: 'Debate be Adjourned: Berwick Sledge Motion ~ Two.'

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: BERWICK SLEDGE MOTION ~ TWO’. Thursday, 28 November 2024 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:42): This is an outrageous abuse of the Parliament’s time. While the Premier is sitting in this Chamber, I can say the Premier is taking this Parliament into the gutter and knowingly misusing this Parliament’s time to take it […]

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Motion: 'Debate be Adjourned: Berwick Sledge Motion ~ One.'

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: BERWICK SLEDGE MOTION ~ ONE’. Thursday, 28 November 2024 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:11): The Government is about to misuse this Parliament again. What an outrageous abuse from those Labor Members to use the Parliament’s time again to sledge. That is what this Government wants to do again, to spend another 2 […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 26 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:22): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program, and in doing so if I may just take a moment to acknowledge that it is the last sitting week before Christmas, and this Parliament operates because of wonderful people around the building who […]

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Members Statement: 'Brighton Community Walk'

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON COMMUNITY WALK’ Thursday, 28 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:15): Thousands of people joined a community walk which filled Church Street recently. People from Bayside, Boroondara, Moonee Valley, Stonnington and Whitehorse joined the walk to push back strongly against the Premier’s plan to stuff 20-storey high rise towers into our community. The […]

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Motion: Attempt to Introduce: Corrections Amendment (Assisted Reproductive Treatment) Bill 2024

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE: CORRECTIONS AMENDMENT (ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TREATMENT) BILL 2024.’ Thursday 28, November 2024  Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:18): I rise in support of the Member for Berwick’s move on the Corrections Amendment (Assisted Reproductive Treatment) Bill 2024 and its introduction. The debate now and the debate earlier are about the moral compass of this […]

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Constituency Question - Homes Victoria New Street Site

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HOMES VICTORIA NEW STREET SITE’. Wednesday, 27 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:01): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier review the ongoing safety concerns at the Homes Victoria New Street housing site? Victoria Police now visit the site most days. Once inside the building’s garage there […]

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Members Statement - Gwladys and Robert Jeavons

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GWLADYS AND ROBERT JEAVONS’. Thursday, 28 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:14): I want to acknowledge the passing of Gwladys and Robert Jeavons. Gwlad and Bob are well-known members of the Brighton community who both sadly passed aged 96 and 97. Gwlad is from the Hollow family, who were renowned builders across Melbourne, […]

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Members Statement - St Mary's Pre-School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST MARY’S PRE-SCHOOL’. Thursday, 28 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:14): This year St Mary’s Pre-School community kindergarten celebrates its 65th anniversary. Based in Brighton East, the kindergarten provides high-quality kinder education to local Bayside three- and four-year-old children. Local families enjoyed a wonderful celebration for the anniversary recently. Thank you to the […]

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Members Statement - Elwood Shule

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD SHULE’. Thursday, 28 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:14): With their foundation stone laid in February 1956 and the building opened in September the next year, the Elwood Shule has been an ark of faith and sanctuary in my community. The Shule recently congregated to celebrate the induction of Rabbi Gavriel Fogelgarn. […]

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Wednesday, 20 November 2024

Constituency Question - Brighton Community Walk

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON COMMUNITY WALK’. Tuesday, 12 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:52): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: will the Premier’s consultation with Bayside about her intention to allow 20-storey high-rise towers include the planned community walk this Sunday in Church Street, Brighton? The Bayside community has been left reeling after […]

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Matter of Public Importance - Housing Policy

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ‘HOUSING POLICY’. Wednesday, 13 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:16): The Government has brought a Matter of Public Importance to this House today on perhaps their biggest policy failure as a Government, other than of course their perhaps criminal economic vandalism through the life of their Government. But it is in the […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 12 November 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:54): As I look at the Government Business Program that the Leader of the House has just moved and the one listed on the daily program produced by the Parliament, they are different. What a mess. This Government has proven time and time again […]

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Sunday, 3 November 2024

Constituency Question - Brighton Planning Consultation

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON PLANNING CONSULTATION’. Thursday, 31 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:48): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier consult with Bayside about her intention to allow 20-storey high-rise towers in my community? Without showing any community respect, the Premier recently snuck into a locked Brighton building to […]

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Motion: Dissent in Speaker: Question Answers

MOTION ‘DISSENT IN SPEAKER: QUESTION ANSWERS’. Thursday 31 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:38): I move, by leave: That this house dissents from the Speaker’s ruling of 30 October 2024 which ruled that once the Premier had immediately responded to a question she was exempt from Standing Orders and Rulings from the Chair and then […]

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Motion: Dissent in Speaker: Attack Opposition

MOTION ‘DISSENT IN SPEAKER: ATTACK OPPOSITION’. Thursday 31 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:38): I move, by leave: That this house dissents from the Speaker’s ruling of 30 October 2024 which allowed the Labor Government to attack the Opposition so long as it is not current, overturning decades of rulings.

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM.’ Tuesday 29 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:17): Deputy Speaker, in relation to the Government Business Program, when we got version 1 of the Government Business Program – because we are now on the second motion; that has not yet been reflected in the Parliament’s printing because of the changes today […]

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Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Bill Debate: Building Legislation Amendment and Other Matters Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE ‘BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT AND OTHER MATTERS BILL 2024’. Thursday 17 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I rise to speak on the Building Legislation Amendment and Other Matters Bill 2024. I think it needs to be put on the record at the very outset that the Parliament will only be allowed an opportunity […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Move to Building Bill

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: MOVE TO BUILDING BILL’. Thursday 17 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:42): On the procedural motion, I stand to speak very strongly in support of the Leader of the Nationals’ procedural motion to move away from this current Bill. For the background of the House and those watching, each week there […]

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Constituency Question - 7 James Street, Brighton

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘7 JAMES STREET, BRIGHTON’. Thursday, 17 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:54): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier address safety concerns of residents at 7 James Street, Brighton? The residents of James Street are living in fear. Many of the residents are elderly, and as one […]

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Bill Debate - Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE ‘OFFSHORE PETROLEUM AND GREENHOUSE GAS STORAGE AMENDMENT BILL 2024’. Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:59): I rise to speak on the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Amendment Bill 2024, and I start my contribution by saying that the Coalitionsupports the measures in this Bill. It is not a big Bill. […]

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Members Statement - St Leonard's Coffee Cup Challenge

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S COFFEE CUP CHALLENGE’. Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): Over the last seven years St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton has raised almost $120,000 to combat homelessness. A significant portion of their fundraising has been directed towards the Ruffy Swag project. The project produces swags that are distributed to […]

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Members Statement - Nepean Highway Noise Barriers

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NEPEAN HIGHWAY NOISE BARRIERS’. Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): The State Labor Government refuses to install proper noise mitigation barriers along the Brighton side of Nepean Highway. For three years the residents of Primrose Crescent have advocated for their broken fencing to be repaired. Recently the fence blew over. As […]

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Members Statement - New Street Railway Gates

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NEW STREET RAILWAY GATES’. Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): The New Street railway gates and gatekeepers’ cabin are listed on Victoria’s heritage register. The infrastructure was first built when the line was duplicated in around 1900. There are few gates and cabins left. Despite the historical significance of the site, […]

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Members Statement - Bayley House - Football Day

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE – FOOTBALL DAY’. Wednesday, 16 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): Kitted in their colours, the clients of Bayley House recently broke through the footy banner onto Wilson Street Reserve to celebrate football day. Bayley House is a wonderful not-for-profit Brighton-based organisation that provides exceptional support for people with an intellectual […]

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Motion: 'Debate Be Adjourned: 7 October Motion'

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: 7 OCTOBER MOTION’. Tuesday 15 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:20): I rise in support of allowing an opportunity for this Parliament to debate this important commemoration of the atrocities of 7 October. That is what the vote that will shortly take place is – allowing this Parliament an opportunity to […]

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Bill Debate - Constitution Amendment (Sec) Bill 2023: Council Amendment

BILL DEBATE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT (SEC) BILL 2023: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS. Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:30): I will start where the Minister left off in relation to the Amendments to the Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023. The Minister said a number of times that there would be more to say when it comes to […]

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Monday, 21 October 2024

Bill Debate - Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (PILL TESTING) BILL 2024. Tuesday, 15 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:02): I rise to speak on the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024. I am glad to follow the Premier and her contribution and do intend to make a few brief comments. […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM.’ Tuesday 15 October 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:18): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. We are deeply concerned. A number of times over this term the Coalition has sought to take Bills into Consideration in Detail. We made a request to the Government on its pill testing Bill […]

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Monday, 16 September 2024

Members Statement - Elwood Park Pavilion

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD PARK PAVILION.’ Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:15): In 2009, when the Elwood Park Pavilion was built, 21 sporting teams with 880members used the site. There were no girls’ teams; now there are 10. Seventy-two teams with 4120 members now use it. The pavilion is not girl friendly. The Liberal […]

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Members Statement - School Sustainability Festival

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY FESTIVAL.’ Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): Each year Bayside schools come together to celebrate and acknowledge their environmental and student leadership achievements. Elwood Primary School proudly showed me their wonderful project about Elster Creek. This year 25 schools participated in the festival. Thank you to the Port Phillip […]

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Members Statement - 1st Elwood Scout Group

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘1st ELWOOD SCOUT GROUP.’ Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): The 1st Elwood Scout Group is an important part of the Elwood community. The growing group recently set up a fun activity day at the Elwood Community Market, and before long it was packed. With Parliament sitting this week, I practiced […]

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Members Statement - Probus Club of Bayside

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PROBUS CLUB OF BAYSIDE.’ Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:14): In August 1994, 30 years ago, the Probus Club of Bayside was formed. Today it remains one of the outstanding Probus Clubs in Bayside. It has a strong membership of over 100 members who uphold the values of friendship, fellowship and […]

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Motion: 'Debate be Adjourned: Protests and Greens Behaviour.'

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: PROTESTS AND GREENS BEHAVIOUR’. Thursday 12 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:56): We must urgently debate the motion and also the matters raised by the Leader of the Opposition. For months and months and months we have seen in this place, out on the steps of this place and in the […]

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Bill Debate - State Civil Liability (Police Informants) Bill 2024: Council Amendments

STATE CIVIL LIABILTY (POLICE INFORMANTS) BILL 2024: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS. Tuesday, 12 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:46): The Amendments that have been moved are deeply concerning. The Bill and the proposal that was put initially to this House has concerned the Coalition, and the Coalition has spoken about those great concerns. The reason we have […]

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Motion: Thomas: Gagging Backbench

MOTION ‘THOMAS: GAGGING BACKBENCH.’ Thursday 12 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:50): I move, by leave: That this House condemns the Leader of the House for gagging their own Members and the Labor Party for being scared to debate their own motions. Leave refused.

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Motion: Allan: State Forest Access

MOTION ‘ALLAN: STATE FOREST ACCESS.’ Tuesday 10 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I move, by leave: That this House condemns the Premier for saying only 15 days ago, ‘I will neverput a padlock on our public forests,’ but saying the opposite yesterday by admitting the Government was looking at the land that used to […]

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Motion: Kilkenny: Planning and Third Party Rights

MOTION ‘KILKENNY: PLANNING AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.’ Tuesday 10 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I move, by leave: That this House notes the Minister for Planning spoke out of both sides of her mouth when she previously said developers are motivated by one thing and one thing only – that is, profit – and […]

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Constituency Question - Hampton Drain

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HAMPTON DRAIN’ Thursday, 10 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:44): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government address the collapsed drain on Hampton beach? The Bayside community is fortunate to be custodians of a unique natural environment, including roughly 7 kilometres of Port Phillip Bay […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM.’ Tuesday 10 September 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:29): I will start on the Government Business Program by letting the House know that we will be opposing the Government Business Program this week. On the Short Stay Levy Bill 2024, the Coalition again went to the Government and said we would like […]

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Bill Debate - Youth Justice Bill 2024: Council Amendments

YOUTH JUSTICE BILL 2024: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS. Tuesday, 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): What we are considering today is Amendments to law which will go only half of the way, or part of the way, to trying to fix the mistakes that this current Government made – that this current Government made. This Government […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM.’ Tuesday 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. I will tell you why. The Government Business Program has become a joke. It has become an absolute joke. Whatever is written on the Program will bear no resemblance to what the Government actually […]

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Members Statement - Church Street Crime

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHURCH STREET CRIME.’ Tuesday, 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:54): Ram raids, swarm shoplifting and knife fights are happening every week in Church Street, Brighton. Last week just after school pick-up a knife fight started. Signage was being usedas shields, chairs were thrown and glass bottles were being used as projectiles. Church […]

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Members Statement - William Almeida

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘WILLIAM ALMEIDA.’ Tuesday, 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:54): This year will mark the centenary of the death of Orlando Street commercial bank teller William Charles Almeida. The 22-year-old was killed by two of Squizzy Taylor’s gang when they robbed the bank. Despite being shot, William held one of the robbers, Francis […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Hebrew Congregation

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON HEBREW CONGREGATION.’ Tuesday, 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:54): The Brighton Hebrew congregation welcomed me for Shabbat recently. Together we spoke about the deep antisemitism that exists and the need for Western countries like Australia to stop extremists from coming to our shores. Only hours after my visit, Hezbollah terrorists were […]

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Members Statement - Elwood Toy Library

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD TOY LIBRARY.’ Tuesday, 27 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:53): The Elwood Toy Library makes a big impact on our community. Last year they joined 264 families as members, facilitated 15,160 hours of play and saved the average family $1914 on toys. Thank you to the families who contributed 800 volunteer hours […]

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Friday, 30 August 2024

Constituency Question - Bayside Kindergartens

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BAYSIDE KINDERGARTENS’. Thursday, 29 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor government accept that its kindergarten policy is having a detrimental effect on providers based in metropolitan Melbourne? We know that the first years of life are the most important […]

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Monday, 19 August 2024

Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Wrong Priorities

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: WRONG PRIORITIES’. Thursday, 15 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:22): I move: That the debate be adjourned. What the Government is doing in this Chamber this week is an abuse of this Parliament. We saw only 10 minutes ago the Minister for Transport Infrastructure come in and spend 10 minutes joking […]

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Motion: Debate be Adjourned: Greens on Middle East

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: GREENS ON MIDDLE EAST’. Thursday, 15 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:01): The Greens have attempted to move today from the business of the House to debating the conflict in the Middle East, and it is a matter that they have sought to debate repeatedly in this place, not in a […]

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Constituency Question - Glen Huntly Road Pedestrian Crossing

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘GLEN HUNTLY ROAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSING’. Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:50): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government live up to its ironclad commitment to replace the existing school crossing on Glen Huntly Road with a proper pedestrian-operated crossing? The Labor Government has […]

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Members Statement - Vale Benjamin Johnson

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘VALE BENJAMIN JOHNSON.’ Thursday, 15 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:10): My grandfather Benjamin Arthur Johnson lived a full 100 years and 86 days. After an incredible life our Bim, a devoted family man and a gentleman, peacefully passed away. His life was full of love for family, and we feel honoured to […]

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Members Statement - Daisy and Animal Welfare

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DAISY AND ANIMAL WELFARE.’ Thursday, 15 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:09): One of the big-hearted schoolchildren in my community, Daisy, shared her strong care for animal welfare with me. Daisy is concerned about sports involving horses and Australians spending too much on gambling. Daisy is heartbroken to know that horses are injured […]

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Members Statement - Andrew Lawrence

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ANDREW LAWRENCE.’ Thursday, 15 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:09): The Hampton Life Saving Club is a hub of Hampton. Each year the Club trains hundreds of children and ensures the safety of thousands of beachgoers, and it has helped countless people over its long history. After ten years on the Board, with […]

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Motion: Sessional Orders: Question Time

MOTION ‘SESSIONAL ORDERS: QUESTION TIME’. Tuesday, 13 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:47): I move, by leave: That this House agrees to the following change to the Sessional Orders to come into effect on the next sitting day: Omit sessional order 11 and insert: 11 Content of answers (1)Standing Order 58(1)(a) is suspended and all […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 13 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:57): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program, deeply concerned and alarmed at the design of the program this week. For those watching, what the Government is trying to do this week is to split the program into two parts and deal […]

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Wednesday, 7 August 2024

Motion: Attempt To Introduce: Bail Amendment (Strengthening Conduct Conditions) Bill 2024

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE: BAIL AMENDMENT (STRENGTHENING CONDUCT CONDITIONS) BILL 2024’. Thursday, 1 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:44): I strongly support the Member for Malvern’s introduction of the Bail Amendment (Strengthening Conduct Conditions) Bill 2024. Victorians want bail laws strengthened. The victims of crime want bail laws strengthened. The police want bail laws strengthened. […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 30 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:55): I will start on a positive note and thank the Leader of the House in relation to facilitating the State Sporting Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 being debated today. The fact that the Coalition is opposed to the Government Business Program is in no […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Box Break-ins

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON BATHING BOX BREAK-INS.’ Thursday, 1 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:51): Last week, 20 of the Brighton Beach bathing boxes were broken into over three nights. The break-ins caused extensive damage and property was stolen. For background, the boxes are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Bayside Council are custodians of the […]

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Members Statement - David Macca McCarthy

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘DAVID MACCA MCCARTHY.’ Thursday, 1 August 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:50): He will be very unhappy with his biggest secret being debunked, but David ‘Macca’ McCarthy’s bark is a lot worse than his bite. This month he steps down as President of JOY after serving seven years as President. His significant contribution as […]

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Motion: Greens Attempt To Introduce: Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission Amendment (Ending Political Corruption) Bill 2024

MOTION ‘GREENS ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE: INDEPENDENT BROAD-BASED ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION AMENDMENT (ENDING POLITICAL CORRUPTION) BILL 2024’. Wednesday, 31 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:52): The Coalition will be supporting the Member for Brunswick’s attempt to introduce the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Amendment (Ending Political Corruption) Bill 2024. I will make a couple of comments both on […]

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Motion: Dissent In Speaker: Unheard Offence

MOTION ‘DISSENT IN SPEAKER – UNHEARD OFFENCE’. Wednesday, 31 July 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:18): I move, by leave: That this house dissents from the Speaker’s ruling of 30 July 2024 in relation to an unheard offence raised by a Labor Member, noting the contradictory ruling of 28 May 2024 where it was ruled that […]

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Motion: Dissent In Speaker: Green's Behaviour

MOTION ‘DISSENT IN SPEAKER – GREEN’S BEHAVIOUR’. Thursday, 8 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:37): I move, by leave: That this House dissents from the Speaker’s ruling of 8 February 2024 in relation to the Greens’ recent behaviour in the Parliament.

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Monday, 24 June 2024

Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Crime Crisis

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: CRIME CRISIS’. Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:22): I move: That debate be adjourned. I move that debate be adjourned because this is just another attempt by this Government to deflect away from the important issue of the day. That is what we on this side of the House […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Crime Crisis

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: CRIME CRISIS’. Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:59): Speaker, we must urgently debate the crime crisis in Victoria, and that is why the Member has moved to adjourn debate – because we must do it now; we must do it urgently. The time for action is now. The Government […]

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Sunday, 23 June 2024

Bill Debate - Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE. ‘PARLIAMENTARY WORKPLACE STANDARDS AND INTEGRITY BILL 2024’. Tuesday, 18 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:28): I rise to speak on the Parliamentary Workplace Standards and Integrity Bill 2024. I do only intend to make a number of comments. The community have and should have an expectation that their Members of Parliament behave appropriately […]

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Friday, 21 June 2024

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 18 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:52): I will start on a positive note by just letting Members know that this is an important week. Around the building there has been an important show of bipartisanship in relation to Footy for Climate being in the building. The Minister for Environment […]

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Motion: Anti-Semitism

MOTION ‘ANTI-SEMITISM’. Tuesday, 18 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:41): I move, by leave: That this house requires the Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Standing Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by 31 December 2024, on the impact of social cohesion of deep antisemitism that exists in Victoria. Particularly the committee should consider: […]

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Motion: Attempt to Introduce Payroll Tax Amendment (Schools) Bill 2024

MOTION ‘PAYROLL TAX AMENDMENT (SCHOOLS) BILL 2024’. Wednesday, 19 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): I rise in strong support of the Member for Kew’s move to introduce the Payroll Tax Amendment (Schools) Bill 2024. This Bill must be debated urgently. This is an issue that is a moral line in the sand. The State […]

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Members Statement - Bayspeak

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSPEAK.’ Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): This week the finalists of the Bayspeak competition held their finals in Parliament House. Bayspeak is a Rotary-led youth public speaking competition for Bayside secondary school students. Speakers chose issues like mental health, the importance of connecting with our heritage and where all our […]

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Members Statement - Pantry

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PANTRY.’ Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): The Pantry cafe has been at the heart of Church Street for 30 years. This week the Pantry team, hundreds of people who have been given their first job over the years and the broader Brighton community celebrated the 30th milestone. The owners do […]

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Members Statement - Local Grocer Crimes

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LOCAL GROCER CRIMES.’ Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): On Saturday afternoon four southern local grocers, including Dockendorff’s in Cochrane Street, Brighton, were violently robbed. The criminals attacked violently and monstered young workers. Only one of the suspected four offenders has been arrested. Lincoln Wymer, Chief Operating Officer of the Reddrop […]

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Constituency Question - Hampton East School Crossing

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘HAMPTON EAST SCHOOL CROSSING’. Thursday, 20 June 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:48): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask how my local community can ensure the State Labor Government funds a much-needed pedestrian crossing in Dane Road. The crossing will service the students from Hampton East School, a school that […]

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Friday, 31 May 2024

Bill Debate - Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE. ‘SUSTAINABLE FORESTS (TIMBER) REPEAL BILL 2024’. Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:48): When I grew up, the Labor Party stood for something. When I got involved in politics, as much as it pains me to say it, the Labor Party actually stood for something – The ACTING SPEAKER (Alison Marchant): Can […]

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Constituency Question - Caitlin Houston

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘CAITLIN HOUSTON’. Wednesday, 29 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:46): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: how can my constituent Caitlin Houston access the support she deserves? At 5:20 on 18 September 2023 Caitlin disembarked at tram stop 41 along route 67 onto an unparallel pavement which exceeded the allowable […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Thursday, 30 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:15): It is clear that this motion is just another one of the Government’s sledge motions, a break-glass attempt by the Government to divert from their own problems, and I move: That all the words after ‘That’ be omitted and replaced with the words […]

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Members Statement - School Funding Broken Promises

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SCHOOL FUNDING BROKEN PROMISES.’ Thursday, 30 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): Before the last election the Labor Party promised two schools in my community funding upgrades. These promises of $9.8 million for Hampton Primary School and $11.7 million for Gardenvale Primary School were ironclad commitments matched by the Liberal Party. Yet after […]

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Members Statement - Elsternwick Primary Fundraising

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELSTERNWICK PRIMARY FUNDRAISING.’ Thursday, 30 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): There are four very special leaders in my community – Max, Alby, Charlie and Oscar. These four young people from Elsternwick Primary School have made a real difference and shown how one selfless act can make change. The four students recently shaved […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Primary Policy Ideas

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON PRIMARY POLICY IDEAS.’ Thursday, 30 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:53): Grade 6 students from Hampton Primary have shared with me a number of proactive initiatives for the Parliament to consider. Concerned that less than 20 per cent people are properly hydrated, Mark and Tasman propose increasing water station infrastructure, which they […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 28 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:20): The coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program – the Leader of the House will have to wait for another week. The Leader of the House has gone through a number of Bills that the government is proposing to consider this week. […]

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Friday, 17 May 2024

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): The coalition will be opposing the government business program, and I move: That the Government Business Program proposed by the Leader of the House be amended by omitting the order of the day, Government business, relating to the State Taxation Amendment Bill 2024. […]

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Motion: 1 Day Adjournment: State Tax

MOTION ‘1 DAY ADJOURNMENT: STATE TAX’. Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:23): I am absolutely outraged that the Treasurer would walk into this Chamber, introduce a Bill that increases tax – two new taxes, I understand, there could be more; we have only just been handed the Bill – and they have done […]

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Bill Debate - Appropriation (2024-2025) Bill 2024

BILL DEBATE. ‘APPROPRIATION (2024-2025) BILL 2024’. Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:41): I rise to speak on the State Government’s 2024–25 Budget and the associated Appropriation Bills. A Budget should set out the vision for this State; that is the purpose of a Budget. What we saw this year was a new Premier, […]

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Members Statement - Ken Hawkins

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘KEN HAWKINS.’ Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:39): Kenneth Francis Hawkins was a good man. He was a gentleman. That is why he stood out. He was sparing with his words, but what set him apart was that he found wisdom in every word that he spared. Ken was a devoted […]

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Members Statement - Benjamin Johnson

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BENJAMIN JOHNSON.’ Tuesday, 14 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:39): My grandfather Benjamin Arthur Johnson was born 100 years ago with dough under his fingernails. His grandfather Benjamin Easter was a longstanding Councillor and Mayor in Northcote. He launched BE Johnson Bakery. He also developed property and ran a nationally successful cake manufacturing […]

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Monday, 13 May 2024

Members Statement - Elster Creek Canal

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELSTER CREEK CANAL.’ Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:55): My Constituency Question is to the Minister for Water in the other place. When will the State Labor Government meet with Elwood community leaders to commit to addressing the environmental issues in the Elster Creek canal and catchment? My community cares deeply […]

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Members Statement - Lilly The Fairy

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LILLY THE FAIRY.’ Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:34): We are fortunate to have mythical creature Lilly the fairy living in Brighton East. Her home is in a tree in Cluden Street. Children leave little letters for Lilly, which she diligently responds to. Sadly, the Bayside Council ogre threatened to evict […]

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Members Statement - Antonio Cipriano

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ANTONIO CIPRIANO.’ Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:34): Antonio Cipriano is an outstanding contributor to Bayside through his leadership with the 1st/14th Brighton Sea Scouts. The group is a powerhouse in Australia. Tony was recently awarded Bayside Citizen of the Year for his contribution to the club and for providing leadership, […]

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Members Statement - Elwood Sailing Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD SAILING CLUB.’ Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:33): On 20 May 1924 Elwood Sailing Club was formed as the Elwood Sea Canoe Club. In the late 1920s members started fitting sails to their canoes. The first sailing canoe inspired the Seahorse-class yacht, hence the genesis of the seahorse Club logo. […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Soccer Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON SOCCER CLUB.’ Wednesday, 1 May 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:33): The Brighton Soccer Club celebrates its 100th year this year, and the Club recently unveiled a new kit, which has been redesigned to build connection with Indigenous peoples. The Dendy Park based Club are the largest soccer club in Victoria. This year […]

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Bill - National Energy Retail Law (Victoria) Bill 2024

BILL ‘NATIONAL ENERGY RETAIL LAW (VICTORIA) BILL 2024.’ Tuesday, 30 March 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:10): I rise to speak on the National Energy Retail Law (Victoria) Bill 2024. This Bill is about ensuring that Victorians have an energy provider if their provider goes under – ensuring that there will be an automatic transfer of […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Members Be Heard

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: MEMBERS BE HEARD’. Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:38): I move: That the debate be adjourned. I am moving that the debate be adjourned because what we have seen today is an outrageous abuse of this place whereby the Government did not provide an opportunity for Members to be […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 30 April 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:35): On the Government Business Program, what we are seeing in the Parliament today is the most shameful display, the most shameful abuse of this place, that I have seen in my time in this place – in my time around Parliament and involved […]

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Monday, 25 March 2024

Bill - Energy and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Enabling Offshore Wind Energy) Bill 2024

BILL ‘ENERGY AND PUBLIC LAND LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (ENABLING OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY) BILL 2024.’ Wednesday, 20 March 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:46): I rise to speak on the Energy and Public Land Legislation Amendment (Enabling Offshore Wind Energy) Bill 2024. Victorians and Australians want to see energy that is reliable, secure, affordable and clean. That is […]

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Bill - National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid) Bill 2024

BILL ‘NATIONAL ELECTRICITY (VICTORIA) AMENDMENT (VICGRID) BILL 2024.’ Thursday, 21 March 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:20): I rise to speak on the National Electricity (Victoria) Amendment (VicGrid) Bill 2024. Before I mention what this Bill does do, it would be remiss of me not to say what this Government has not done and what this […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Primary School - Grade Six Visit

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL – GRADE SIX VISIT.’ Thursday, 21 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:49): The students at Hampton Primary School always ask a lot of terrific questions, and it was no exception when I recently visited the grade 6 students. The students wanted to understand Parliament and government better, but it was […]

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Members Statement - Brighton North Rotary - International Women's Day

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON NORTH ROTARY – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY.’ Thursday, 21 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): Brighton North Rotary recently celebrated International Women’s Day with a sold-out dinner that heard from a panel of inspiring women. The incredible speakers included Chloe Chang and Rebecca Leith, who led the Monash Uni lunar rover team. The […]

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Members Statement - Brighton North Rotary - Recycle Regatta

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON NORTH ROTARY – RECYCLE REGATTA.’ Thursday, 21 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:49): The Brighton community headed down to Middle Brighton Pier on Sunday for the second annual Recycle Regatta, a Brighton North Rotary event that encourages participants to build floatable recycled boats for mental health. With thirty boats crafted and a […]

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Members Statement - Elwood Cricket Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD CRICKET CLUB.’ Thursday, 21 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:49): Finally, the Elwood Cricket Club has had an incredible season, bringing home two premierships. The Club won the F-grade flag, captained by Andrew Byrns, and under-16 flag, captained by Wilson Crawford. The Club has a proud history, having been formed in 1972. […]

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Constituency Question - Elster Creek Canal Petition

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ELSTER CREEK CANAL PETITION Thursday 21 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:48): My constituency question is to the Premier: when will the State Labor Government start to genuinely address the environmental issues in the Elster Creek canal and catchment area in my community? The Elster Creek canal and catchment run like an artery […]

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Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Bill - Private Security and County Court Amendment Bill 2024

BILL ‘PRIVATE SECURITY AND COUNTY COURT AMENDMENT BILL 2024’. Thursday, 7 March 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:15): I rise to speak on the Private Security and County Court Amendment Bill 2024. This Bill is an important Bill, in that it helps enhance arrangements that ensure we have a stronger and safer community, and that is […]

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Members Statement - St Leonard's Uniting Church - Coffee Cup Challenge

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MONTCLAIRE AGED CARE – DAIRY AUSTRALIA VISIT’. Wednesday, 6 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:43): The congregation of St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton have turned their innate spark of giving into Statewide leadership through their Coffee Cup Challenge. The Challenge asked parishioners to set aside the cost of cups of coffee in […]

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Members Statement - Montclaire Aged Care - Dairy Australia Visit

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MONTCLAIRE AGED CARE – DAIRY AUSTRALIA VISIT’. Wednesday, 6 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:44): The residents of Montclaire Aged Care in Brighton recently had a special visitor: Buttercup the cow. The visit certainly sparked the memories of many residents who as children had milked for fresh milk. Resident Hadyn, who grew up […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 5 March 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:23): The Coalition will be wholeheartedly opposing the Government Business Program. How outrageous it was to hear the Leader of the House get up and say that 2 hours into debate on the cognate SEC Bills the Government will be guillotining one of the […]

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Bill - SEC Cognate Debate

BILL ‘SEC COGNATE DEBATE’. Tuesday, 5 March 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:30): I rise to speak on the Constitution Amendment (SEC) Bill 2023 and State Electricity Commission Amendment Bill 2023 as a cognate debate. Before speaking about the matters of the Bills it is important to talk about how we got here and the background […]

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Bill - Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024

BILL ‘FIREARMS AND CONTROL OF WEAPONS (MACHETES) AMENDMENT BILL 2024’. Thursday, 22 February 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:35): I rise to speak on the Firearms and Control of Weapons (Machetes) Amendment Bill 2024. This debate is a difficult debate. It is a difficult debate about issues that I know all of us in this Chamber […]

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Wednesday, 6 March 2024

Adjournment - Crime in Bayside

ADJOURNMENT ‘CRIME IN BAYSIDE’. Wednesday, 6 March 2024 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:09): My adjournment is directed to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the State Labor Government to issue a public apology to my community for ignoring the invasive crime increase in Bayside, following confirmation from Victoria Police that the wave first […]

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Monday, 26 February 2024

Bill - Climate Change and Energy Legislation Amendment (Renewable Energy and Storage Targets) Bill 2023

BILL ‘BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (DOMESTIC BUILDING INSURANCE NEW OFFENCES) BILL 2023’. Tuesday, 20 February 2024. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:55): I rise to speak on the Climate Change and Energy Legislation Amendment (Renewable Energy and Storage Targets) Bill 2023. I start by saying that the Coalition will not be opposing this Bill that we are considering […]

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Motion: Debate Be Adjourned: Greens Palestine

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: GREENS PALESTINE’. Thursday, 22 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:15): It concerns me that – Tim Read: On a point of order, Speaker, the member for Melbourne was clearly on her feet well ahead of the Member for Brighton. Members interjecting. The DEPUTY SPEAKER: Without assistance. Proportionality in the Chamber – […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:43): Hampton Primary School deserves the capital funding Labor promised them during the state election would be committed in the Budget. The school has finalised a game-changing plan. With Hampton growing and the school being a community hub, the school deserves the money […]

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Members Statement - Elster Creek Canal Petition

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELSTER CREEK CANAL PETITION’. Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:44): The Elster Creek canal runs through my community like an artery. It deserves to be protected from plastic litter and toxins. The growing volume of plastic and polystyrene litter is causing harm to wildlife and humans. Residents have started a strong […]

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Members Statement - Hoon Driving

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HOON DRIVING’. Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:44): Brighton residents are regularly reporting that unsafe drag racing is taking place at night along major roads in our community. The noise and behaviour are dangerous, and it is scaring residents. As Errol recently said to me, ‘At night it is a drag […]

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Motion: Attempt To Introduce Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst On Bail) Bill

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE BAIL AMENDMENT (INDICTABLE OFFENCES WHILST ON BAIL) BILL’. Tuesday, 20 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:18): I strongly support the member for Malvern’s attempt to introduce the Bail Amendment (Indictable Offences Whilst on Bail) Bill 2024, and I support the urgency that it needs to be introduced with. I advise the […]

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Members Statement - Rusden Street Bus Stop

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘RUSDEN STREET BUS STOP’. Wednesday, 21 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:44): The Labor Government promised to temporarily relocate the bus stop at 23 Rusden Street, Brighton, during the works at the nearby public housing redevelopment. The Minister said in 2021 that “the existing bus stop would be temporarily relocated during construction works […]

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Adjournment - Bayley Birds

ADJOURNMENT ‘BAYLEY BIRDS’. Tuesday, 20 February 2024 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:07): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is to call on the Premier to join me in offering words of support and congratulation in celebrating the work of the Bayley House auxiliary club, the Bayley Birds. Bayley House is a […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 20 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:53): The opposition will be opposing the Government Business Program, primarily because again the Coalition went to the Government and asked if we could consider in detail one of the Bills that is being proposed for the House to consider this week, and the […]

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Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Bill - Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023

BILL ‘BUILDING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (DOMESTIC BUILDING INSURANCE NEW OFFENCES) BILL 2023’. Tuesday, 6 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:23): I do rise to speak on the Building Legislation Amendment (Domestic Building Insurance New Offences) Bill 2023, and at the outset I do want to note how difficult this debate is for so many people. This […]

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Friday, 9 February 2024

Members Statement - Great Bayside Swim

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GREAT BAYSIDE SWIM’. Wednesday, 7 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Crowds of thousands descended onto Brighton foreshore on Australia Day to see 1000 registered swimmers participate in this year’s Great Bayside Swim. Organised by the Rotary Club of Brighton, the event is a cornerstone sporting occasion that also raises funds for those […]

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Motion - Debate Be Adjourned: Greens Apology

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED – GREENS APOLOGY’. Thursday, 8 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:19): I move: That debate be adjourned. I move that the debate be adjourned because it is important that this House immediately debate the behaviour of the Greens, the pattern of behaviour of the Greens, and that a number of members […]

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Constituency Question - Brighton Primary School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 8 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My constituency question is to the Premier. When will the State Labor Government stop ignoring the genuine investment needs of Brighton Primary School? In April next year Brighton Primary will celebrate 150 years of educating the young children of Brighton. It is […]

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Members Statement - Lions Club of Brighton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LIONS CLUB OF BRIGHTON’. Wednesday, 7 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): The Lions Club of Brighton work tirelessly to raise funds for those in need. Over the weekend I joined Club members as we ran a sausage sizzle in Church Street. Hundreds of sausages were sold to raise funds for important causes. […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Central Combined Probus Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON CENTRAL COMBINED PROBUS CLUB’. Wednesday, 7 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:47): Probus is a powerhouse in Brighton. There are 10 local clubs, six of which meet in my electorate. I recently caught up with 100 local members of Brighton Central Combined Probus Club for their first meeting of the year. We […]

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Members Statement - Bayley House Christmas Concert

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE CHRISTMAS CONCERT’. Wednesday, 7 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:48): The best event in Brighton each year is the annual Bayley House Christmas concert. Brighton is abuzz in the lead-up and following. Many local traders take all of their staff to what is always an incredible night of laughs, tears, dancing […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 6 February 2024. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:27): The Opposition will not be opposing the Government Business Program. We will not be opposing the Government Business Program. Wasn’t it wonderful to start the year coming back into this place knowing that we had the opportunity to represent our communities, to speak […]

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Sunday, 10 December 2023

Bill - State Taxation Bill: Council Amendments

BILL ‘STATE TAXATION BILL: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Thursday, 30 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:08): I rise to speak on the State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023 amendments immediately. These Amendments and this Bill are based on a con, because what the government is saying is ‘We have a plan to increase housing […]

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Motion: SEC Concurrent Debate

MOTION ‘SEC CONCURRENT DEBATE.’ Thursday, 30 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:18): I move: That the words ‘, and that general business, notice of motion 79,’ be inserted after the words ‘State Electricity Commission Amendment Bill 2023’. Before I speak to the Amendment, I note that the Government has been so excited and so ready […]

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Point of Order - Green Behaviour

POINT OF ORDER: ‘GREEN BEHAVIOUR’. Thursday, 30 November 2023. Gabrielle DE VIETRI (Richmond) (09:39): I desire to move, by leave: That this house calls for: (a) an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Palestinian people; (b) an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine; and (c) the Victorian government to end military, economic, political and diplomatic […]

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Adjournment - Health Payroll Tax

ADJOURNMENT ‘HEALTH PAYROLL TAX’. Thursday, 30 November 2023 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:17): My adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the State Labor government to reverse their nasty new health tax, which undermines the services that doctors can provide and increases the costs of medical care for all Victorians. Medical […]

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Friday, 8 December 2023

Motion: Sessional Orders

MOTION ‘SESSIONAL ORDERS.’ Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:41): Deputy Speaker, I too thank you for your role in the work that we are considering now and also the other Members of the Committee and the Clerks, who did an incredible job. Reforming the Standing Orders is a hard job. It is a […]

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Members Statement - Mental Health & Suicide

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MENTAL HEALTH & SUICIDE’. Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:53): As the experts predicted, the sting would be in the mental health tail after Victoria’s COVID lockdowns. The Coroner’s Annual report shows 10.5 per cent of deaths last year were caused by suicide: 784 deaths, up from 701 previously and 672 […]

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Motion: Attempt to Introduce Control of Weapons (Machete) Bill

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE CONTROL OF WEAPONS (MACHETE) BILL.’ Tuesday, 28 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:21): I rise in support of the Member for Berwick’s introduction of the Control of Weapons Amendment (Machetes) Bill 2023. I strongly support the Member in his introduction and urge that the House consider that both today and on […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 28 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:03): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. Before going into further debate on the Program I do think is important to note a couple of things. As the Leader of the House rightly said, this is the last Parliamentary sitting week […]

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Bill - Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023

BILL ‘LAND (REVOCATION OF RESERVATIONS) BILL 2023’. Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:51): I rise to speak on the Land (Revocation of Reservations) Bill 2023. When one looks at a Bill of this nature, a Bill that effectively changes the status of pieces of land around Victoria, you could mistakenly think that these […]

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Members Statement - Bayside Art Show

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE ART SHOW’. Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:52): This year Bayside celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Bayside Art Show. This show was first held in 1971 in support of the Brighton Recreational Centre, and other than during COVID it has been held since. Over 1100 artworks form part of […]

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Members Statement - Holloway Bend Scout Group

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HOLLOWAY BEND SCOUT GROUP’. Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:52): Bayside is a powerhouse for scouting, with eight local groups, including the 1st/14th Brighton, Hampton and 1st Elwood. The scouting family is getting bigger with the formation of a new group at Holloway Bend in Brighton. The formation was announced by […]

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Members Statement - St Columba's Primary Exhibition

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST COLUMBA’S PRIMARY EXHIBITION’. Wednesday, 29 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:52): St Columba’s Primary School Year 6 students recently showcased their Sharing the Planet Exhibition, a culmination of the Primary International Baccalaureate program. The projects explored topics of personal importance. Congratulations to Antonino, Bette, Botao, Clementine, Elle, Eloise, Harry, Immy, Juno, Kaede, […]

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Wednesday, 22 November 2023

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 14 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:26): The Coalition will be supporting the Government Business Program this week. As the Leader of the House said, there are a number of Bills and a number of broader issues that the House will be speaking about this week that are such important […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Hebrew Congregation

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON HEBREW CONGREGATION’. Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:47): The Brighton Shule was established over 60 years ago to serve the Jewish community in Bayside. The congregation moved into their Marriage Road premises in 1967. Thank you to Rabbi Alexander Tsykin and President David Wittenberg for your kind invitation for me […]

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Members Statement - Yalukit William Nature Reserve

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘YALUKIT WILLIAM NATURE RESERVE’. Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:47): The conversion of Elsternwick Park North in Brighton into an environmental reserve not only is a project of state or national significance but has also been recognised by CNN internationally. The media outlet recently included it as one of the six […]

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Members Statement - Hampton RSL

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON RSL’. Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:47): The Hampton RSL Sub-Branch was officially formed in 1945 and in 1952 move to Holyrood Street, where it is still based. The Club is a hub for significant commemorations and community events. Thousands attend events like the dawn service. Thank you to Club […]

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Members Statement - We Pray for Peace Concert

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘WE PRAY FOR PEACE CONCERT’. Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:46): On Sunday the Brighton community welcomed hundreds of people to the Brighton Town Hall for a ‘We pray for peace in Israel’ special concert event. The concert, which heard from musicians performing songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian and English, raised […]

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Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Adjournment - Brighton Police Station

ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON POLICE STATION’. Thursday, 16 November 2023 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:18): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to commit to delivering a much-needed Brighton police station. The State Labor Government have got it wrong community safety, and they got it completely wrong on crime in […]

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Monday, 20 November 2023

Matter of Public Importance - Caulfield and Move On Laws

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ‘CAULFIELD & MOVE ON LAWS’. Wednesday, 15 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:30) I rise to speak on the member for Malvern’s Matter of Public Importance: That this house reaffirms that no Victorian should face harassment on account of their faith, and therefore: (1) Condemns the intimidatory protest held in close proximity […]

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Monday, 6 November 2023

Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 17 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:03): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program. The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program, unfortunately. We will get to the substance of the motion, but the Coalition proposed to the Government that the Coalition was so interested in debating […]

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Indulgence - Brighton Police Incident

INDULGENCE ‘BRIGHTON POLICE INCIDENT’. Tuesday, 2 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:11): While I have the Minister for Police in the Chamber, may I just have indulgence for one moment in thanking Victoria Police for their professionalism following an incident that has just occurred in Brighton in relation to two police cars being rammed and […]

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Bill - Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2023

BILL ‘ENVIRONMENT LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2023’. Thursday, 2 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:11): I rise to speak on the Environment Legislation Amendment (Circular Economy and Other Matters) Bill 2023. I stand here today having expected to be speaking on this Bill yesterday, being the first day of the container […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Uniting Church

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON UNITING CHURCH’. Wednesday, 1 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:55): On a hot February day in 1853 congregants of what has become Trinity Uniting, first worshipped together in a tent in Carpenter Street, Brighton. This year the church celebrates its 170th anniversary. From a tent, then to a wooden chapel in Male […]

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Constituency Question - Brighton Primary School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 2 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:35): My question is to the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education. When will the Government provide much-needed funding to Brighton Primary School? Brighton Primary School is an incredible school in my community and is soon to turn 150 years old. It has […]

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Sunday, 5 November 2023

Members Statement - Brighton Bathing Box Association

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON BATHING BOX ASSOCIATION’. Wednesday, 1 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:56): The Brighton bathing boxes on Dendy Street Beach must be one of the most iconic attractions in Victoria. First formed in 1935, the Brighton Bathing Box Association represents 88 box owners and eight boatsheds – that is 90 per cent of […]

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Members Statement - Bottarga Restaurant

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BOTTARGA RESTAURANT’. Wednesday, 1 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:56): A big congratulations to Fredi, Somi and the Bottarga team in Martin Street, Brighton, who were recently awarded a hat by TheAgeGood Food Guide. The team work hard and the whole community is thrilled with their achievement.

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Members Statement - Xavier College Site

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘XAVIER COLLEGE SITE’. Wednesday, 1 November 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:56): The Brighton community is deeply concerned about Labor’s government-led approach to planning that strips away the rights of the community to have a say. The community around the former Xavier school Kostka site on South Road in Brighton are concerned about their […]

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Bill - State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill

BILL ‘STATE TAXATION ACTS AND OTHER AMENDMENT BILL’. Thursday, 19 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:18): I rise to speak on the State Taxation Acts and Other Acts Amendment Bill 2023. This Bill is an important Bill because it tells us so much about this new Government, this new Jacinta Allan Labor Government, because these […]

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Motion: Debate be Adjourned: State Tax Bill

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED: STATE TAX BILL’. Thursday, 19 September 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:46): I move: That the debate be adjourned. The reason I am moving that the debate be adjourned is that the Government, despite their protestations yesterday, are using this place, this Chamber, in a way to stifle debate on important issues. […]

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Motion: Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 17 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:03): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program for the week, which does propose three Nills, and in doing so I do feel that it is important to acknowledge the time the House spent this afternoon speaking to the matter of the […]

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Bill - Bail Amendment Bill: Council Amendments

BILL ‘BAIL AMENDMENT BILL: COUNCIL AMENDMENTS’. Tuesday, 17 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:45): I just intend to make a few brief comments on the Amendments. But first I acknowledge the work of the Shadow Attorney-General who, throughout this process with the Bill, has led and has proposed a number of Amendments to the government […]

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Motion - Middle East Conflict

MOTION ‘MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT’. Tuesday, 17 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:05): Almost 100 years ago an Israeli poet immortalised two words: never again. The phrase was a call cry to Israelis at the fall of the ancient kingdom of Masada. The poem and those words commemorated the Jewish struggle against the darkest adversity. Only […]

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Motion: Compel Premier to Appear Before Committee

MOTION ‘COMPEL PREMIER TO APPEAR BEFORE COMMITTEE’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (18:10): I rise to speak on this motion and speak with deep concern that the Government would be using its numbers to block what should be an opportunity for the Premier to come clean, attend the Council committee hearing and speak […]

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Matter of Public Importance - Children

MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE ‘CHILDREN’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:52): It is astonishing to think that the government has brought in a matter of public importance today and has not filled their own speakers list when talking about schools. The SPEAKER: Order! I believe the member for Bentleigh was about to stand and […]

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Motion - 13 Day Adjournment: Transport Legislation

MOTION ‘13 DAY ADJOURNMENT: TRANSPORT LEGISLATION’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Melissa HORNE (Williamstown – Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Roads and Road Safety) (10:39): I move: That the debate be adjourned for 13 days. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:39): Can you believe, because […]

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Members Statement - Yacht Club Opening Day

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘YACHT CLUB OPENING DAY’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:46): With the firing of a shotgun, the 149th season of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club was declared open as the Club is on the cusp of celebrating its 150th anniversary. As the story goes, the Club was set up following a […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Bayside Bowls Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BAYSIDE BOWLS CLUB’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:46): Hampton is still smiling about our bowls club being saved from closure following an enormous community campaign to save it. Over the weekend the newly renamed Hampton Bayside Bowls Club came together for its first special meeting in a celebration of […]

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Members Statement - The Shane Warne Oval

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘THE SHANE WARNE OVAL’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:45): Shane Warne grew up as and remained a Bayside local. As a boy he first started to kick the ball on RG Chisholm Reserve in Sandringham. Last weekend the Bayside community Mayor Hanna El Mouallem and the Warne family celebrated the […]

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Members Statement - Celeste Manno

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘Celeste Manno’. Wednesday, 18 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:45): Celeste Manno was a bright, shining light taken from the world too soon. The tragedy has been compounded by the way her alleged murderer, an obsessed co-worker, has behaved throughout the plea-hearing process in court. Tonight, the community will hold a candlelight vigil […]

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Thursday, 12 October 2023

Members Statement - St Leonard's Uniting Church Coffee Cup Challenge

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S UNITING CHURCH COFFEE CUP CHALLENGE’. Thursday, 5 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton have shown the power of their kindness. The congregation have launched their annual Coffee Cup Challenge, which raises money to combat homelessness. Since its inception the Brighton community has raised over $85,000. […]

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Members Statement - Rotary Club of Brighton 50th Anniversary

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROTARY CLUB OF BRIGHTON 50TH ANNIVERSARY’. Thursday, 5 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): There are few community organisations that have had as strong an impact on Bayside as has the Rotary Club of Brighton. The Club recently celebrated their 50th anniversary, an incredible testament to their longstanding achievement. In just the last […]

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Members Statement - Bayley House Art Hub

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYLEY HOUSE ART HUB’. Thursday, 5 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): Bayley House is a not-for-profit organisation in my community that provides exceptional support for people with an intellectual disability. They recently opened their new Art Hub, which, as Bayley House says, will offer opportunities for artists of all abilities to create […]

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Members Statement - St Leonards Panel

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARDS PANEL’. Thursday, 5 October 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Students at St Leonard’s College in Brighton recently took the initiative and organised a panel to discuss the topic ‘Politics – why bother?’ The event culminated in a night where hundreds of people from the community attended the school event. I hope […]

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Monday, 4 September 2023

Members Statement - South Road Bus Terminus

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘SOUTH ROAD BUS TERMINUS’. Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:51): State Labor has converted the Brighton end of South Road into a Public Transport Victoria bus terminus. As Magda recently pleaded with me: The local community is emotionally, mentally and physically exhausted from buses running constantly, 20 hours a day, seven […]

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Members Statement - Health Payroll Tax

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HEALTH PAYROLL TAX’. Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): The State Labor Government’s new health tax will cripple health services, drive up out-of-pocket expenses and make it harder for Victorians to see a doctor. As one Brighton practice recently confirmed to me: The tax will lead to decreased rates of bulk-billing […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Bowls Club Success

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BOWLS CLUB SUCCESS’. Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): The Hampton community has saved the Hampton Bowls Club. Hoping to raise $150,000 to keep the club viable, the community has raised $180,000. The fundraising effort ended with a community day on Sunday at the Hampton RSL, where over 400 people […]

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Members Statement - Energy Upgrade Program Nuisance Calls

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ENERGY UPGRADE PROGRAM NUISANCE CALLS’. Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): Elderly people are being harassed by private operators touting the State Labor Government’s Energy Upgrades Program. With the Program moving to exhaust fans and door seals, many are receiving up to 10 calls a day. As Diane recently wrote to […]

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Bill Debate - Bail Amendment Bill 2023

BILL DEBATE. ‘BAIL AMENDMENT BILL 2023’. Wednesday, 30 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:39): I rise to speak on the Bail Amendment Bill 2023. This is an important Bill in that it makes changes to an important part of our justice system, and it is a part of our justice system that the Parliament and […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 29 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:29): I thank the Leader of the House – the widely liked Leader of the House. I have been reading the internal assessments of each of the Deputy Premier candidates to be – the widely liked Leader of the House. In relation to the […]

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Monday, 21 August 2023

Motion - Debate be Adjourned: Anti-Semitism

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED – ANTI-SEMITISM’. Thursday, 17 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:16): Today is an important, necessary, timely and urgent opportunity to debate an issue that needs to be debated today. The House does need to adjourn debate on the Bill that it has been debating yesterday afternoon and this morning – we […]

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Members Statement - St Columba's Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST COLUMBA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 17 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): St Columba’s Primary School are a little school with a big heart on Glen Huntly Road in Elwood. They are in the process of developing a plan for refurbishing their sports courts. The school are interested in making these courts available […]

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Members Statement - Star of the Sea Sisters

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘STAR OF THE SEA SISTERS’. Thursday, 17 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): The Star of the Sea aged care residence, based next to Star of the Sea College, is home to sisters who have retired. The sisters were kind enough to host a morning tea to celebrate Aged Care Employee Day. The […]

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Members Statement - Model United Nations Assembly

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MODEL UNITED NATIONS ASSEMBLY’. Thursday, 17 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:48): A huge congratulations to Brighton Grammar students Jenson Galvin and Erik Kyparisis on winning the 2023 Model United Nations Assembly National Championship. The Championship is an international youth program that simulates the workings of the United Nations Assembly by having two […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Bowls Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON BOWLS CLUB’. Thursday, 17 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:47): Help save the bowlo – the much-loved Hampton Bowls Club has gone into voluntary administration. A new not-for-profit bowls and community Club without pokies is being established. To support this the Club needs to raise $150,000 by next Wednesday 23 August. The […]

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Motion - 13 Day Adjournment Justice Legislation

MOTION ‘13 DAY ADJOURNMENT JUSTICE LEGISLATION’. Wednesday, 15 August 2023. Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Racing) (10:40): I move: That the debate be adjourned for 13 days. James NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:40): I am absolutely outraged. I am outraged. I am shocked. I am absolutely outraged. We have […]

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Constituency Question - E-Cigarettes and Vaping

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘E-Cigarettes and Vaping’. Wednesday, 16 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:40): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government stop turning a blind eye to the sale of illegal nicotine-based vapes and e-cigarettes? Actions speak louder than words. Despite supposed legal protections, the Brighton community […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 15 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:23): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. What concerns the Coalition is that the very first item the Government has listed for debate this week is another motion. The Government has provided advice to the community, to Parliament and to the […]

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Wednesday, 9 August 2023

Members Statement - Mayflower Brighton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MAYFLOWER BRIGHTON’. Thursday, 3 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): How better to spend an evening than at a soiree at Mayflower, a Brighton-based residential aged care home with 150 beds and additional independent living units. Bayside Mayor Hanna El Mouallem – another genuine community representative – and I recently joined 100 residents […]

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Members Statement - Elwood College Musical

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD COLLEGE MUSICAL’. Thursday, 3 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Elwood College recently went on an incredible magical journey presenting Seussical the Musical, a musical extravaganza based on the work of Dr Seuss. The students played the characters of Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo the thinker, Gertrude McFuzz […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Primary School Petition

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL PETITION’. Thursday, 3 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): The Brighton community has spoken strongly in support of Brighton Primary School getting its fair share of school funding. My community knows that 93 per cent of school funding is allocated to Labor seats. A new petition for the school has […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Art Society

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON ART SOCIETY’. Thursday, 3 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): The Brighton Art Society recently filled Bayside’s 26 Advantage Gallery for their first annual art exhibition since COVID. The Society is a hub that has nurtured budding and talented artists in our community since 1978. One day I will pluck up the […]

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Constituency Question - Defibrillators on Public Transport

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘DEFIBRILLATORS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT’. Thursday, 3 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:51): My Constituency Question is to the Premier, and I ask: will the State Labor Government confirm an intention to roll out defibrillators on Victoria’s public transport system? A Brighton constituent recently went through the worst day of her life when her […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 1 August 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (16:03): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. The Government, each week prior to a sitting, publicly announce what they intend to debate in the Chamber. They make that available to the broader community and stakeholders and other members of this place […]

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Tuesday, 4 July 2023

Motion - Amendment to FOI Committee Inquiry

MOTION ‘AMENDMENT TO FOI COMMITTEE INQUIRY’. Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:44): The Coalition will not be opposing the Motion. However, I will move an amendment, and that is: That after subparagraph (8) the following words be inserted: ‘(9) the long times taken to process FOI requests, including the deterioration of performance exposed […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:28): The Coalition will oppose the Government Business Program, and I will explain why in a moment. Can I start by picking up where the Leader of the House ended, and that was on values. What the House did just prior to this debate […]

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Thursday, 22 June 2023

Bill Debate - Appropriation (2023-2024) Bill 2023

BILL DEBATE. ‘APPROPRIATION (2023-2024) BILL 2023’. Thursday, 22 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:02): I rise to speak on the take-note motion on the 2023–24 Budget Papers. It is an opportunity for Members to speak to the government’s financial management of the state and the allocation of funding. This most recent Budget was tagged by […]

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Members Statement - Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MOORABBIN KANGAROOS FOOTBALL CLUB’. Thursday, 22 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:23): I am not sure if I will ever run out onto the football field in my own right, but the Moorabbin Kangaroos Football Club recently invited my daughter and me to join them as they ran out onto the field. The […]

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Members Statement - Bayside Community Drum Circle

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BAYSIDE COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE’. Thursday, 22 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:23): Most politicians march to the beat of their own drum, but I recently joined the Bayside Community Drum Circle and we drummed a beat together. The Circle is run by talented musician Peter Vadiveloo, a 30-year performer. The drum circle was […]

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Members Statement - St James Catholic Primary School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST JAMES CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Thursday, 22 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:22): Brighton has welcomed Carmelina Corio to her new role as Principal of St James Catholic Primary School. Carmelina leads a wonderful team that care for 165 treasured students. Together the school and I have been working on a number of […]

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Members Statement - The Brighton Lunch

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘THE BRIGHTON LUNCH’. Thursday, 22 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:22): The Brighton Lunch organised by Brighton Rotary has become a key annual Melbourne charity event. The recent lunch shone light on those who have experienced domestic violence. Speakers like Rosie Batty shared their stories. The lunch raised $176,500. This remarkable achievement was […]

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Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Adjournment - Brighton Primary School.

ADJOURNMENT ‘BRIGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Wednesday, 21 June 2023 Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (19:06): My Adjournment is to the Premier, and the action I seek is for the Premier to provide fair investment to Brighton Primary School and stop forcing one of Melbourne’s four specialist hearing units for deaf children to learn in demountables next to a […]

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Motion - Attempt to Introduce Transition Away from Coal

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE TRANSITION AWAY FROM COAL’. Wednesday, 21 June 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): At the outset I would say that the Coalition does not support the substance of this Bill. However, we do support the right of non-Government Members to have their voices heard in this place. The Member for Barwon South […]

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Thursday, 1 June 2023

Motion - Debate Be Adjourned

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED’. Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:46): I move: That debate be adjourned. Never in 160 years in this place has the Opposition been denied an opportunity for a Budget in Reply. In 160 years, the Opposition has never been denied the opportunity for a Budget in Reply. The Government […]

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Motion - 1 Day Adjournment: Future Fund

MOTION ‘1 DAY ADJOURNMENT: FUTURE FUND’. Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:22): This is a dark day for democracy – a dark day for democracy. I am sure that no Victorian could have believed that the Government and the Treasurer would try and ram through a second Bill on the same day and […]

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Motion - 1 Day Adjournment: State Tax

MOTION ‘1 DAY ADJOURNMENT: STATE TAX’. Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (11:49): This is outrageous. It is outrageous that the Treasurer would bring a tax Bill into this Chamber that no Victorian has seen – this Bill is also hot because it has just come off the photocopier – and move that the […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:12): I move: That the government business program proposed by the Leader of the House be amended by – omitting the words ‘7.00 pm on 30 May’ in paragraph (1) and replacing them with ‘5.00 pm on 31 May’; and omitting paragraph (2). Victoria […]

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Motion - Attempt to Introduce Short-Stay Accommodation

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE SHORT-STAY ACCOMMODATION’. Tuesday, 30 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:51): Contrary to what the previous Member said, this is actually the people’s Chamber, and the Debate this morning is about whether or not the non-government Members of this place have a right to introduce matters into this Chamber – and they […]

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Motion - Debate Be Adjourned

MOTION ‘DEBATE BE ADJOURNED’. Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:12): I move: That debate be adjourned. The Government yesterday introduced state taxes that the Victorian public has not seen and committed to giving Victorians one day to consider them. They have not even kept their commitment – the Government have not kept their […]

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Members Statement - Births, Deaths and Marriages

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES’. Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:51): For too long the Labor Government has failed to provide an acceptable births, deaths and marriages service. Victorians often report the service and for years have reported the service being closed and with no response from the call centre at all. […]

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Members Statement - Newbay Medical Clinic

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘NEWBAY MEDICAL CLINIC’. Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:51): Newbay Medical Centre recently celebrated their first-year anniversary in Brighton. Practice manager Maxine Mollaei put on an incredible community day. The clinic was established by a group of young doctors who have served the community in a dedicated way and organised several […]

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Members Statement - Church Street Over-Development

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘CHURCH STREET OVER-DEVELOPMENT’. Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:51): Brighton residents around the Church Street major activity centre have been swamped by overdevelopment. Their amenity is being affected and their right to a quiet street is being trampled on because of the never-ending barrage of construction. The State Labor government has […]

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Members Statement - Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD ST KILDA NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CENTRE’. Wednesday, 31 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:50): The Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre is an important hub based at a former mayor of St Kilda’s home in Tennyson Street, Elwood. The Centre describes itself as a base for volunteers and staff aiming to help the […]

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Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Members Statement - Budget Attack on Schools

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BUDGET ATTACK ON SCHOOLS’. Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:22): This budget has unveiled a secret attack on our schools – a secret attack, a hit on 110 schools. What the Members of this Parliament have not seen is that there is a $400 million rip-out of funding for 110 schools. […]

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Members Statement - St Mary's Pre-School

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST MARY’S PRE-SCHOOL’. Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:21): St Mary’s is a community-run kindergarten in Brighton East that has been offering wonderful preschool education to our community since 1958. The kinder is treasured and much loved. The preschool recently unveiled a new Indigenous artwork crafted by Kellie Congues, a locally […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:42): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. The Minister spoke to the Budget that was just delivered and the opportunity for Members to go to their community and talk about the Budget, and that is certainly the case – that Members […]

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Constituency Question - New Street Public Housing

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘NEW STREET PUBLIC HOUSING’. Tuesday, 23 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:42): My question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the State Labor Government respond to allegations by neighbours of Homes Victoria’s New Street redevelopment in Brighton that workers on site have behaved inappropriately towards young women? It has been […]

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Thursday, 18 May 2023

Motion - Education

MOTION ‘EDUCATION’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:29): I rise to speak on the Minister for Education’s motion and go specifically to its elements regarding school upgrades and school infrastructure. I would like to start by putting that into some recent context. The last Budget stated that of the 13 new metro school […]

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Motion - Parliament Debating Motions

MOTION ‘EXFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL BUS CRASH’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:05): I move: That ‘later this day’ be omitted and replaced with ‘after consideration of general business, notice of motion 16’. This week the Opposition has made it clear that it wants to work with the Government in making sure the Parliament […]

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Members Statement - St Joan of Arc Tennis Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST JOAN OF ARC TENNIS CLUB’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:42): St Joan of Arc Tennis Club has been a cornerstone club in Brighton since its formation in 1921. The Club’s women’s weekly night competition has a cherished history, and they are working on a plan to reinstate the weekly […]

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Members Statement - Flowers by Varu

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘FLOWERS BY VARU’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Flowers by Varu are a self-described small but mighty Brighton-based ensemble of florists, wedding planners and events stylists who bring dream days to life through floristry. The team recently brought me in to roll up my sleeves and learn the floristry craft […]

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Members Statement - Elwood Parklets

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ELWOOD PARKLETS’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Elwood is a village that we need to protect. Although parklets have been a positive addition to Ormond Road, their insertion needs to be balanced against the rights of neighbouring traders. Unfortunately, Port Phillip Council wants to reduce parking further and increase parklet […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 16 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:37): We have seen today proof positive that the Government Business Program is nothing more than high farce. For the fourth week in a row, the Government has been exposed as having no business and no legislative program and is having to effectively filibuster […]

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Motion - Attempt to Introduce Racial Vilification Amendment

MOTION ‘ATTEMPT TO INTRODUCE RACIAL VILIFICATION AMENDMENT’. Tuesday, 16 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I rise to speak on the Greens’ proposal to introduce a bill to expand antivilification laws to protect people on the basis of gender, sexuality, HIV status and disability. Many times in this Chamber, in both this term and previous […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Crime

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON CRIME’. Thursday, 18 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (9:43): Last night a recently widowed Brighton resident was home invaded for a second time in six months. On the first occasion a gang broke in while she was in bed, only weeks after her husband passed away. There has been a 578 per […]

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Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Motion - 6 Day Adjournment

MOTION 6 DAY ADJOURNMENT’. Wednesday, 17 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:56): The SPEAKER: The question is: That the debate be adjourned for six days. James NEWBURY: The Minister has just moved that a Bill be adjourned for six days. This is absolutely outrageous. In the last sitting week, we saw the Government ram through […]

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Motion - Exford Primary School Bus Crash

MOTION ‘EXFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL BUS CRASH’. Wesnesday, 17 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:45): I am sure that the house would agree that any tragic incident that occurs is one that we all feel profoundly and touches us all. There are incidents, though, that touch us deeply, and I would say that this is one […]

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Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Motion - 13 Day Adjournment

MOTION ‘13 DAY ADJOURNMENT’. Wednesday, 3 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:37): The Minister has just sought to adjourn the debate on the new tax that the Government intends to bring into this place for 13 days. What a surprise, and what a concerning step the Government has taken that every Victorian should be worried […]

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Tuesday, 2 May 2023

Members Statement - Jack Levy Pavilion

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘JACK LEVY PAVILION’. Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:44): Hampton East deserves its fair share, yet sadly the Jack Levy Pavilion at Moorabbin West Reserve is run down and well known in the sporting community as being a problem for women and girls. The site is home to Moorabbin West Cricket […]

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Members Statement - Prader-Willi Syndrome

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME’. Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:43): Prader-Willi syndrome is a randomly occurring disorder where some of the genes in chromosome 15 are inactive or missing. The syndrome affects development and growth. Many of Melbourne’s Prader-Willi families recently met in Hampton to walk and raise awareness for the syndrome. The […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Rovers ANZAC Event

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON ROVERS ANZAC EVENT’. Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:43): The Hampton Rovers Football Club Anzac Day match is a touching commemorative event each year. Thank you to Club President Gary Nash for hosting the event. It was particularly memorable to have Bill Mirabito from the Hampton RSL conduct the ceremony. […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Post Office

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON POST OFFICE’. Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:43): The Hampton community was outraged when Australia Post announced its intention to close the Hampton post office in late April. As we know, Australia Post is a federal government owned entity that makes a financial windfall. Therefore, the decision is ultimately within […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 2 May 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:08): I would like to start my contribution on a positive note and say that the coalition will not be opposing the government business program, but the positive contribution unfortunately will end there while I make a number of other broad comments. What we […]

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Monday, 27 March 2023

Point Of Order - Committee Membership: Splitting the Question

POINT OF ORDER: ‘COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: SPLITTING THE QUESTION’. Thursday, 23 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:07): In speaking to that Motion and Amendment, my view and the Coalition’s view is that when it comes to Committees and procedural matters in this House we should work outside this Chamber to come into this Chamber in a […]

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Sunday, 26 March 2023

Constituency Question - Berendale Specialist School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BERENDALE SPECIALIST SCHOOL’. Thursday, 23 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:33): My question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask: when will the Government provide Berendale Specialist School in Hampton East the support they need? Berendale Specialist School in Hampton East is a wonderful school for my community, and it is […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:18): The Coalition will be opposing the Government Business Program. Those that were watching the debate on the Government Business Program in the last sitting week will note that part of the debate was about the government moving a Government Business Program forward that […]

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Members Statement - Recycle Regatta

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘RECYCLE REGATTA’. Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:01): What an incredible sight it was to see hundreds of local residents on Brighton Beach yesterday for the inaugural Recycle Regatta. The event encouraged participants to build a floatable recycled boat. Over 130 participants registered, 40 boats were built and almost $10,000 was […]

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Members Statement - Montclaire Aged Care

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘MONTCLAIRE AGED CARE’. Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:01): Our aged-care facilities are wonderful organisations that support the aged in our community to live comfortable lives. Montclaire Aged Care in Brighton support their residents with fun programs. Residents put me on the chopping block on my recent visit with insightful questions […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Community Centre

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON COMMUNITY CENTRE’. Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:00): Hampton Community Centre is a big-hearted hub for the Hampton community. Each week the centre offers Nourish Lunch for over 60 people from Bayley House and Castlefield Community Centre. Last year over 2500 meals were served to those in need. I thank […]

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Members Statement - Brighton Little Athletics

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON LITTLE ATHLETICS’. Tuesday, 21 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:01): Hundreds of Brighton children run out onto Dendy Park field in Brighton East over the weekend as members of Brighton Little Athletics Club. Over the weekend the club, more affectionately known as BLAC in the community, awarded kids for their achievements and, […]

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Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Members Statement - Brighton Cricket Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘BRIGHTON CRICKET CLUB’. Tuesday, 7 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:04): The Brighton Cricket Club, one of Australia’s oldest cricket clubs, has celebrated their 180th birthday, the November anniversary marking their first match against Melbourne Cricket Club in 1842, a time when Brighton only had 300 residents. In 1887 the Club moved to […]

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Point Of Order - Seeking Leave

POINT OF ORDER: ‘SEEKING LEAVE’. Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (10:06): On a point of order, Deputy Speaker, I raise a point of order in relation to a matter that occurred just before Member Statements, and I raise it now so as to not interrupt Members as they made their statements earlier. The […]

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Motion - International Women's Day

MOTION ‘INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY’. Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:54): Today the Parliament rises, as it should, to acknowledge and celebrate International Women’s Day. It is a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. As we think through the importance of the last 100 years and the importance […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 7 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:27): It was a great shock when we received the Government Business Program this week, when it was sent out to the opposition and crossbench parties on Thursday afternoon, as is the normal way. In addition to the bills described by the minister – […]

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Members Statement - St Leonard's Coffee Cup Challenge

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ST LEONARD’S COFFEE CUP CHALLENGE’. Tuesday, 7 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:04): On Sunday St Leonard’s Uniting Church in Brighton met to celebrate the culmination of their annual Coffee Cup Challenge, an initiative that raises funds for the homeless. Over five years the local congregation has raised $65,000. This year the church […]

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Constituency Question - Elwood Primary School

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘ELWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL’. Wednesday, 8 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:43): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: can the Premier confirm when the State Government will ensure that all students at Elwood Primary School have equal opportunities and access to school? Young children should not be treated differently because […]

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Members Statement - 3186 Beach Patrol

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘3186 BRIGHTON PATROL’. Tuesday, 7 March 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:05): The Brighton community is big-hearted. Last year local mother Sarah and her 12-year-old daughter Milla formed the 3186 Beach Patrol. The patrol meets each month to clean Brighton Beach. On Sunday I joined a small army of volunteers and helped collect 30 […]

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Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Motion - Parliamentary Committees

MOTION ‘PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES’. Thursday, 23 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:36): I wish to move an amendment. I move: That after the word ‘Committee’ in paragraph (6) the following words be inserted: ‘and the House requests the Committee elect a non-government member as its Chair’. It is a dark week in Victoria, and we move […]

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Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:16): I rise to speak on the Government Business Program, and I start by saying the Opposition will be opposing the Government Business Program this week. A member: Why? James NEWBURY: Calm down. We will get to it. But before I do get to […]

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Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Constituency Question - School Camps

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘SCHOOL CAMPS’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:27): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier personally intervene on the decision by many state schools, including in my community, to permanently cut school camps because of a lack of Government funding? The start of the […]

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Members Statement - Wishart Reserve, Hampton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘WISHART RESERVE, HAMPTON’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:59): With increased demand on open space, government must be more mindful of the need to share space. Bayside Council’s proposal to enhance Wishart Reserve dog park in Hampton East is causing concern for local residents because of both the increase in usage […]

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Members Statement - Lions Club of Brighton

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘LIONS CLUB OF BRIGHTON’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:58): The Lions Club of Brighton are dedicated volunteers in our community. They recently teamed up with skin experts to run a skin cancer screening program on Brighton Beach. 105 people were tested and 30 referred for medical follow-up, and 22 met […]

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Members Statement - Great Australia Day Swim

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘GREAT AUSTRALIA DAY SWIM’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:58): The Rotary Club of Brighton recently hosted their 13th Great Australia Day Swim at Middle Brighton Pier. This year saw 900 swimmers register. Thank you to the 75 Rotarians, family members and friends and 70 lifesavers from the Brighton Life Saving […]

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Members Statement - Hampton Life Saving Club

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘HAMPTON LIFE SAVING CLUB’. Tuesday, 21 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:59): Hampton Life Saving Club recently held its first Pride Patrol, an opportunity for Victorian lifesaving clubs to let the community know that everyone is welcome. This builds on recent green and pink patrols on behalf of the environment and to celebrate […]

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Thursday, 9 February 2023

Constituency Question - Brighton Crime

CONSTITUENCY QUESTION ‘BRIGHTON CRIME’. Thursday, 9 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (14:45): My constituency question is to the Premier, and I ask: when will the Premier admit he got it wrong about crime in my community and permanently commit to increasing local police services? Victoria Police has confirmed the depth of the crime problem, recently […]

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Wednesday, 8 February 2023

Motion - Address-In-Reply

MOTION ‘ADDRESS-IN-REPLY’. Wednesday, 8 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (17:54): It is a great honour, an incredible honour in fact, to rise again on the Address-In-Reply. It reminds me of standing here in this place just over four years ago in the very back corner and saying strongly to my community, in the first words […]

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Members Statement - Roger Newbury

MEMBERS STATEMENT ‘ROGER NEWBURY’. Wednesday, 8 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (09:34): It is with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that I rise today to record the passing of my father Roger Kingsley Newbury. Father to me, Charles and Stephanie and grandfather to six, Roger was 75 years old when he passed. He had […]

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Tuesday, 7 February 2023

Motion - Government Business Program

MOTION: ‘GOVERNMENT BUSINESS PROGRAM’. Tuesday, 7 February 2023. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (15:25): I would like to start on a point of unity and concur with the comments from the Leader of the House. It is so incredibly awing as you walk into this place, as you walk into the building and the surrounds, and you […]

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Condolence Motion - The Queen

CONDOLENCE MOTION ‘THE QUEEN’. Tuesday, 13 September 2022. Mr NEWBURY (Brighton) (13:57): To our new King and his family, it is with a heavy heart that this Parliament and we Members, the voices of our communities, mourn the passing of our great Sovereign and Head of State. We feel the loss of Her Majesty Queen […]

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