05 May 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — The integrity of our electoral processes is a matter that goes to the heart of our democratic system. It is central to the legitimacy of any government elected under those processes.
That is the issue I want to talk about this afternoon. It arises from the inquir... ...more
04 May 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — Since early this year my office has received a steady stream of complaints about a new traffic camera installation at the corner of the Nepean Highway and Bungower Road, Mornington.
I have no problem with traffic cameras generally, nor do I have a problem with tr... ...more
04 May 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — The Health and Human Services Legislation Amendment Bill is symptomatic of the Brumby government’s approach to health. It is not about doing anything; it is about being seen to be doing something. It is about being seen to be acting. It is about the appearance of a... ...more
04 May 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — On the night of 20 April the Mornington district was lashed by an extreme rainstorm. Forty‑six millimetres was recorded on the Mornington rain gauge, almost three‑quarters of the April average.
In 3 short hours MountEliza received 65 millimetr... ...more
15 April 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — I rise to speak on the Members of Parliament (Standards) Bill, but I disclose, in accordance with section 3(1)(d) of the Members of Parliament (Register of Interests) Act 1978, that by virtue of my position as a member of Parliament I have what may be consider... ...more
14 April 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — The introduction of this legislation is evidence of the absolute policy failure of the Brumby government when it comes to law and order. It is a reluctant and grudging admission that we have a problem with violence and drunkenness and that violent crime is out of c... ...more
14 April 2010
Mr MORRIS — On another matter, commuters on the Frankston line continue to suffer one of the worst performing services in the state, with a further decline in the month of February.
One in four services failed to meet the already low benchmark of running within 5 minutes of the adve... ...more
14 April 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — I also wish to make some comments on the Environment and Natural Resources Committee report on its recent inquiry into the approvals process for renewable energy projects in Victoria.
The coalition is ably represented on that committee by you, Acting Speaker, by ... ...more
14 April 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — The Mount Eliza green wedge is once again under threat because of the inadequate, ineffective and dangerous planning laws put in place by the Bracks and Brumby governments.
These laws purport to protect sensitive areas of Melbourne’s hinterland but in reality the... ...more
13 April 2010
Mr MORRIS (Mornington) — The bill before us is about as simple a piece of legislation as you can get. It amends one schedule — schedule D — of the Environment Protection Act and ups the rate of the landfill levy. In the case of the densely settled areas of the state, the inc... ...more