Latest Pillar Activity

Recent Pillar Meeting: Tuesday 21 February, 2012 The focus of the meeting was on the following topics: Status of Alcoa Presentation on the Carbon Fibre Furnace R&D Plant at Deakin Frank Wyatt – Business Round Tables Next Pillar Meeting: Tuesday 1 May, ...

Monday, 30 April 2012

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Rail line confirmed for Avalon

State Aviation Minister Gordon Rich-Phillips has confirmed  that a $250 million rail link will be built to Avalon airport ahead of one to Melbourne Airport.Minister Rich-Phillips justified building the Avalon rail link first on the grounds it was easier and ...

Monday, 15 August 2011

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Success For Cruise Ship Priority Project

Geelong could become a holiday destination for thousands of cruise ship passengers with the Victorian Coalition Government jointly funding a business case to examine the potential venture.Minister for Regional Cities Denis Napthine today announced a $30,000 grant from the Planning ...

Thursday, 21 July 2011

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    2012-13 Budget Papers are now available from our website.
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    The new Ministry list, dated 8 May 2012, is now available from our website
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    Earlier today, the House of Representatives marked the death of Jim Stynes, former Australian Football League player and club President of the Melbourne Football Club.

    Video of the condolences are now available from the House Highlights tab on the video player.
  • Last week in the House - 13 to 15 March 2012
    A summary of the work done in the House of Representatives and the Federation Chamber in the week of 13 to 15 March 2012.
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    Two new About the House TV programs have been added to the House News page.

    One program examines the Inquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the other looks at increasing cultural diversity in the Australian Parliament.
  • Question Time replay: 1 March 2012
    The video replay of Question Time for 1 March 2012 is now available to view on our About the House news page. .
  • Question Time replay: 29 February 2012
    The video replay of Question Time for 29 February 2012 is now available to view on our About the House news page. .
  • Question Time replay: 28 February 2012
    The video replay of Question Time for 28 February 2012 is now available to view on our About the House news page. .
  • Question Time replay: 27 February 2012
    The video replay of Question Time for 27 February 2012 is now available to view on our About the House news page. .
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    The program for Tuesday afternoon (28 February 2012) in the Federation Chamber has been added to This Week in the House.
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    A new seating plan for the House of Representatives chamber is now available from our website. Updated 27 February 2012.