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Fair Go rates policy and the Essential Services Commission draft report

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (Question 390) My constituency question is to the Minister for Local Government. It concerns the government’s Fair Go rates policy and the Essential Services Commission draft report on recommendations to implement this policy that was released last Friday, 31 June. The minister has regularly stated..

Infrastructure Victoria Bill 2015

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — Thank you, Acting Speaker; it is good to be back. I am extremely pleased to rise to contribute to the debate on the Infrastructure Victoria Bill 2015. This is an exciting bill. It is a bill that fulfils our election commitment to establishing..

Budget papers 2015-16

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — It gives me great pleasure to rise to support the budget. This budget delivers for Victoria. It is a budget that delivers for families. The budget shows that we on this side of the house are focused on doing things that Victorians..

Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment (Electronic Transactions) Bill 2015

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — It is my great pleasure to rise to contribute to the debate on the Associations Incorporation Reform Amendment (Electronic Transactions) Bill 2015. As we have heard the bill amends the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 to enable the majority of transactions and..

Horne Street-Gap Road Funding – Members statement

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — On Thursday, 4 June, I had the privilege of welcoming the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, who is at the table, to my electorate to address a pressing matter that I had raised in the house. The minister announced that the Andrews..

V/Line train timetable

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (Question 317) My constituency question is to the Minister for Public Transport. As the minister will be aware, the recent proposed changes to the V/Line timetable have caused great concern for Sunbury commuters. The changes due to take place on 21 June will see..

Sunbury rail service (V/LIne)

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public Transport. The action I seek is for the minister to commit to additional train services for Sunbury commuters. Due to patronage growth in regional areas, the new V/Line timetable no longer includes pick-up..

Ryan Jans

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — It is a great privilege to rise with great sadness and great love to reflect on the extraordinary life of my best mate, Ryan Trent Jans. Ry would not care much for the sixth President of the United States, but John Quincy..

Ambulance Forum

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — On Wednesday, 29 April, I joined the Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services; the member for Macedon, who is the Parliamentary Secretary for Health; and the member for Yuroke at a local forum discussing ambulance services in our region. The forum..

Gap Road and Horne Street Intersection

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — (Question 269) My constituency question is to the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. I ask that the minister provide information as to what measures may be taken to reduce congestion at the roundabout at the intersection of Gap Road and Horne Street..

Goonawarra Neighbourhood House

Mr. J. BULL (Sunbury) — On Saturday, 9 May, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the 25-year celebration of Goonawarra Neighbourhood House. The celebration was wonderfully attended, so much so that event organisers actually ran out of chairs, and the room was full with local..

Sunbury Asylum Alliance

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — The matter I raise for the adjournment tonight is for the Minister for Training and Skills, and the action I seek is for the minister to visit my electorate and tour the former Victoria University site at Jacksons Hill, Sunbury, and also..

ANZAC Day 2015

Mr.  J. BULL (Sunbury) — Like many members in the house I felt extremely privileged to be involved in the centenary of Anzac commemorations on Saturday, 25 April. Right around the state, the nation and the world people came together to remember those brave men and women — the..

Crimes Amendment (Repeal of Section 19A) Bill 2015

Mr. J. BULL (Sunbury) — I rise to speak on the Crimes Amendment (Repeal of Section 19A) Bill 2015, introduced by the Attorney-General. I commend the Minister for Equality, the member for Albert Park; the member for Niddrie; and the member for Oakleigh for their important contributions. I..

Domestic Animals Amendment Bill 2015

Mr. J. BULL (Sunbury) — I rise with great pleasure to speak on the Domestic Animals Amendment Bill 2015. I do so as somebody who has owned a number of dogs over the last 30 years, and all of those dogs brought a great deal of love to..

Sunbury municipality

Mr. J. BULL (Sunbury) — I rise to ask the Minister for Local Government for an update on a very important issue in my constituency. Members of the house will be aware of the proposed separation of Sunbury and Bulla from the City of Hume, as planned..

SunFest

Mr. J. BULL (Sunbury) — On the weekend of 14 and 15 March I had the great pleasure of joining the Sunbury community at the 39th annual Sunbury festival, known as SunFest, which is the biggest festival in my electorate. On Saturday, with the sun shining, I was honoured to..