Tuesday, 13 August 2024
Members statements
Dhurringile Prison
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Table of contents
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Bills
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bill 2024
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Second reading
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Nina TAYLOR
- Tim McCURDY
- Katie HALL
- Cindy McLEISH
- Josh BULL
- Emma KEALY
- Gary MAAS
- Brad ROWSWELL
- Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD
- Jess WILSON
- John MULLAHY
- Jade BENHAM
- Michaela SETTLE
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Juliana ADDISON
- Martin CAMERON
- Iwan WALTERS
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Sarah CONNOLLY
- Steve McGHIE
- Anthony CIANFLONE
- Pauline RICHARDS
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Bills
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Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine Bill 2024
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Second reading
- Michael O’BRIEN
- Nina TAYLOR
- Tim McCURDY
- Katie HALL
- Cindy McLEISH
- Josh BULL
- Emma KEALY
- Gary MAAS
- Brad ROWSWELL
- Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD
- Jess WILSON
- John MULLAHY
- Jade BENHAM
- Michaela SETTLE
- Wayne FARNHAM
- Juliana ADDISON
- Martin CAMERON
- Iwan WALTERS
- Annabelle CLEELAND
- Sarah CONNOLLY
- Steve McGHIE
- Anthony CIANFLONE
- Pauline RICHARDS
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Dhurringile Prison
Annabelle CLEELAND (Euroa) (13:44): I also co-hosted a meeting with my colleague the member for Shepparton and local advocates Sherri Smith-Hoyer and Rob Jones to discuss the future of Dhurringile Prison. Together we heard the concerns of more than 100 residents who attended, many of whom relied on the prison for work. It is clear from the meeting that the decommissioning of the prison site and the removal of local assets must be paused. A steering committee has been formed to advocate for the community. Their requests are logical and should be heard. We want more information on the decommissioning, we want to be kept in the loop about what is next for the prison grounds and we want a community open day to understand the future opportunities for this site.