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Sunbury Macedon Ranges VIEW Club

Mr J. BULL — It was a terrific opportunity last Friday afternoon to join representatives of the Sunbury Macedon Ranges VIEW Club, which is a leading national volunteer organisation providing opportunities for women from all walks of life to meet regularly, help disadvantaged children and establish long‑lasting friendships…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS- Retirement of Clerk

Retirement of Clerk Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — I want to take this opportunity as the caucus secretary on behalf of the government to thank and congratulate Ray Purdey on his outstanding contribution to the Parliament. His commitment, his passion and his dedication to democracy is something I..

CONSTITUENCY QUESTIONS- Sunbury electorate

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 821) My question is to the Minister for Planning. When can residents in my electorate expect feedback from the wide ranging community consultation that was conducted by the Victorian Planning Authority in relation to the Jacksons Hill master plan? Members of this house..

Disability Amendment Bill 2017

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — I am very pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to debate on the Disability Amendment Bill 2017. The Andrews Labor government is committed to making Victoria the fairest state in the nation. We are committed to investing in and improving the..

Members statements- Melbourne-Lancefield Road

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — A couple of weeks ago I joined the state member for Macedon for a fantastic announcement — $20 million to fix more than 35 kilometres of road between Sunbury and Lancefield. As members would know, this is one of Victoria’s most dangerous roads, but the..

Members statements- Sunbury train services

Mr J. BULL — In more fantastic news, from 27 August there will be 10 additional peak hour train services running to and from Sunbury each week. These extra services will be introduced as part of a new metropolitan train timetable, building on the 10 new peak services added in..

Members statements- Leader of the Opposition

Mr  J. BULL — I urgently call on members of the opposition to counsel their leader and have him stop making inflammatory, divisive and destructive comments about our emergency services, in particular Victoria Police. His behaviour is not that of a leader. Times of tragedy, when lives are..

Constituency questions- ‘Victorian. And Proud of It’ campaign’ Tour

Mr  J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 741) My question is to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and I ask: what is the proposed schedule for Victoria, or Vicky, the interactive truck touring the state, welcoming visitors and promoting our shared values and what it means to be Victorian? I..

Members statements- Melbourne-Lancefield Road

Mr  J. BULL (Sunbury) — It was fantastic to join the member for Macedon for the announcement of the $20 million upgrade of Melbourne-Lancefield Road last week. What an outstanding announcement, thanks to the Andrews Labor government.

Constituency questions- Melbourne-Lancefield Road

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 682) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. What are the most recent crash statistics for Melbourne-Lancefield Road, and how will the $20 million upgrade announced by the Andrews Labor government help improve safety on this stretch of road?..

Adjournment Debate- Sunbury police numbers

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 686) My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Police, and the action I seek is that the minister visit my electorate to meet with members of our brave, hardworking and dedicated police force. I would be very pleased to..

Adjournment Debate- Victoria University Sunbury site

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 636) The matter I raise in this adjournment debate is for the attention of the Minister for Creative Industries. The action I seek is for the minister to visit my electorate and tour the Jacksons Hill site in Sunbury, currently owned by Victoria..

Constituency questions- Sunbury electorate Schools

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — (12 552) My question is to the Treasurer. The 2017–18 Victorian budget includes significant funding for two fantastic schools in my electorate, Diggers Rest Primary School and Sunbury Downs College. How do these investments build on other investments in education made through the 2016–17..

Members statements- Sunbury Downs College

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — We promised to make Victoria the Education State, and we are getting on with the job. I was absolutely delighted to join principal Maria Oddo, senior staff and students last Wednesday at Sunbury Downs College to announce a massive $3.92 million to upgrade and..

Members statements- Diggers Rest Primary School

Mr J. BULL — In further great news, the community of Diggers Rest was thrilled to learn that the primary school will be receiving $151 000 to modernise the school. On Saturday I had the great opportunity to share this news, doorknocking a number of streets and talking..

Members statements- Police numbers

Mr J. BULL — I am also very pleased that we will begin to see the first of 300 frontline police officers on our streets. Of these, 89 new police officers will be deployed in the Fawkner division of Victoria Police. Thirty-six of these officers will be assigned..

Members statements- 2017 Budget

Mr J. BULL (Sunbury) — This government is getting on with the job, as evidenced by today’s outstanding budget handed down by the Treasurer. I welcome the continuation of the Growing Suburbs Fund for the Northern Hospital upgrade of $162 million, planning money for the Bulla bypass, the Calder..