Ms GARRETT (Brunswick) — Once again it is a joy to follow the Member for Frankston and to hear his words of wisdom about members on this side of the house and about what is happening in other jurisdictions. It was a very selective analysis of other jurisdictions, and once again, like many members on [...]
Petition – Planning: Brunswick terminal station
To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria: This petition of the people of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the deep concern over the recent action of the Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, and the Baillieu government in approving amendment C140 to the Moreland planning scheme, rezoning the site of the Brunswick terminal station [...]
Law Reform Committee: access by donor-conceived people to information about donors
Ms GARRETT (Brunswick)– It has been a privilege to serve on the Law Reform Committee during its inquiry into access by donor-conceived people to information about donors. This is a sensitive and difficult issue. It involves balancing the sometimes competing rights and responsibilities of many decent individuals whose lives have been dramatically affected by choices [...]
Member’s statement – Electric vehicles: CERES charging station
Ms GARRETT (Brunswick)– I was pleased last Thursday, 22 March, to attend the launch of Australia’s very first level-2 solar-powered charging station for electric cars located at CERES in Brunswick. This collaborative initiative between Delta Energy Systems, Q-Cells Australia and CERES will enable public access to a solar charging station, with the energy for the [...]
Petition – Planning: Brunswick terminal station
To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria: This petition of the people of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the deep concern over the recent action of the Minister for Planning, Matthew Guy, and the Baillieu government in approving amendment C140 to the Moreland planning scheme, rezoning the site of the Brunswick terminal station [...]
Member’s Statement – International Women’s Day
Ms GARRETT (Brunswick)– As members are aware, Thursday, 8 March, was International Women’s Day. I was delighted to attend some very special events and join with hundreds of other women in marking this significant day on our calendar. Most importantly, I began the day, as I have for the last couple of years, by attending [...]
DRUGS, POISONS AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AMENDMENT (SUPPLY BY MIDWIVES) BILL 2012
Ms GARRETT (Brunswick) — It gives me great pleasure to rise and speak on this bill. I am sure that there is a collective sigh of relief from members of this house that I can still rise and speak on a bill! As my good friend and colleague from Broadmeadows said this morning, perhaps no [...]
Petition – Planning: Brunswick structure plan (Mandatory Height Limits)
To the Legislative Assembly of Victoria: This petition of the people of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the deep concern regarding proposed heights for new and current development sites within the municipality of Moreland. In particular, we note: – that these excessive developments have significant amenity and livability issues, particularly relating to [...]
LEGAL PROFESSION AND PUBLIC NOTARIES AMENDMENT BILL 2012
Ms GARRETT (Brunswick) — It is always a pleasure to follow the member for Frankston in debate, and in particular to follow the member for Richmond. It was interesting that today we had the government try to shut down a debate on jobs and the jobs crisis in this state, and yet we have had [...]
Question on Notice – Public transport: trams — Brunswick electorate
Public transport: trams — Brunswick electorate 1203.Ms GARRETT — to ask theMinister for Public Transport — with reference to tram services in the electorate of Brunswick: (1) What were the number and percentage of tram services on routes 1 and 8, peak, non-peak and total, that did not complete the service to routes’ end, namely [...]



