Neo-Nazis’ attendance at Liberal-hosted rally sends Liberal MPs scurrying theage.com.au/politics/victo…

It was a full two days. Highlights included encounters with the Governor of Victoria H.E. Margaret Gardner AC Governor of Victoria, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier Nick Staikos MP and the Leader of the Opposition John Pesutto but also a visit to the University of Melbourne University of Melbourne.

The Adass Israel Synagogue was built by Holocaust survivors. Like any place of worship in this state, it should be a refuge - a place of peace, prayer and safety.

This afternoon I visited the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea. There, I saw the damage left behind by this sickening anti-Semitic attack. I also spoke with members of the Adass Israel congregation, and assured them of our next steps.

Labor MP Josh Burns claims Liberal Senator James Paterson was prepared to read out a statement for him at the Adass synagogue, because he'd lost his voice. "Peter Dutton right at the last minute intervened and told James he couldn't read out the statement," Josh Burns says.

To my friend Tim Pallas - I thank you for your service to the Labor Party and to the people of Victoria. On a personal level, I thank you for your support, wise counsel and friendship over many years. Best wishes for the future.

My close friend, an intelligent, compassionate, humble leader with enormous integrity. Thank you for your service to the Victorian community and the labour movement over so many years. You are an excellent human being. And thank you to your beautiful family. 🙏🏻 Tim Pallas

I have today been sworn in as Minister for Local Government and Minister for Consumer Affairs. I am looking forward to working hard in these important portfolio areas, as well as continuing as the Member for Bentleigh, which is the honour of my life.

The Liberal Party don’t trust each other, so why should Victorians trust them?

I have accepted the recommendation of the Essential Services Commission of a rate cap of 3 per cent next financial year, under the Allan Labor Government’s Fair Go Rates System. premier.vic.gov.au/council-rates-…

I visited Halls Gap today for a meeting with council and businesses. There’s still a fire going at the Grampians National Park, but once the park reopens, I’ll be back here for a holiday. As soon as the time’s right, let’s all support communities impacted by these bushfires.

You can’t trust Peter Dutton on Medicare 🧵

Just announced: We're banning fuel companies from hiking prices more than once a day.

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, but not everyone will be celebrating. Victorians lost $5.5 million to romance scams last year. Be aware of the signs to protect your heart ❤️ Because it’s not always love at first swipe. premier.vic.gov.au/love-first-swi…

Barack Obama has said he would want for America three big attributes of Australia: Medicare Compulsory voting Our gun laws I’m proud to be Australian and do not envy America at all. Thanks anyway, MAGAs but no thanks.

Renée Enbom KC has been appointed to lead the Board of Inquiry into the cause of the McCrae landslide. The Inquiry will get to the bottom of what happened and identify measures to prevent similar incidences occurring in the future. premier.vic.gov.au/chair-appointe…

CG Furuya met with the Hon Nick Staikos MP MP, the Minister for Local Government. They referred the Victorian Parliament delegation to Japan in 2019, which Minister Staikos participated, and discussed how to further promote Japan-Victoria relations.

We've kicked off FastTrack 2025 - Leading with Integrity with insightful addresses from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne – Nick Reece of City of Melbourne, Cr Nick Reece and Local Government Minister The Hon Nick Staikos MP. Great start to a great day of learning!

An interim ban is now in place on the sale of all machetes across Victoria, both in-store and online. The interim ban applies to all machetes, being large broad-bladed cutting knives. There are no exemptions while the interim ban is in place. More info: go.vic.gov.au/3SpkJxS

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