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North Melbourne residents unite against demolition of public housing
I recently joined a packed event in North Melbourne, where residents gathered to talk about how they can work together to stop the demolition and privatisation of public housing in North Melbourne and Flemington.
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Greens join public housing residents in fight to stop Victoria’s privatisation of public housing
You may have heard that the Labor Victorian Government is planning to demolish every public housing tower in Victoria.
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A chance for new beginnings in Victoria
The resignation of Daniel Andrews presents the Labor Government and Victoria with a chance for a new path forward.
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Struggling to afford food and rent
“I can’t buy fruits, vegetables or even toilet paper.”
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Our public housing residents deserve an apology
Melburnians watched on in shock when in July 2020, 500 police officers were dispatched to barricade the nine Flemington and NorthMelbourne housing commission towers as part of Victoria’s COVID response
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Melbourne’s creatives need your help to save the Nicholas Building
The Nicholas Building is one of my favourite places in the city. When you walk into the building off busy Swanston St, the cathedral arches make it feel like you’ve stepped into another time
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Women should be able to breastfeed anywhere and everywhere
I’ve breastfed three babies. I’ve fed them in Parliament, in churches, in cafes, and even perched on the kerb in cities where there was nowhere to sit. Any time my babies were hungry, I fed them.
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It’s time for reform of Victoria’s criminal justice system
The March release of the Justice Reform Initiative’s Victorian State of Incarceration Report paints a harrowing picture of the problems facing our criminal justice system.
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In memory of Angus Collins, we need to protect cyclists and prevent further tragedy
The tragic death of Angus Collins, who was killed in February by a truck while he was riding his bike in West Melbourne, has shaken our community. To family and friends of Angus, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences.
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Thank you, Melbourne
Thank you to the people of Melbourne for re-electing me as your state MP.
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Community rooms will finally reopen for public housing residents
Girls’ sports should not be an afterthought
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