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Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party opposes drug bill
There is no way Derryn Hinch's Justice Party would decriminalise all drugs

Maxwell questions fire communications timeframe
Cross-border emergency services must be able to communicate seamlessly

$77m budget funding submission put to Treasurer
Tania Maxwell pitches $77m budget funding for seven key projects

Mildura detective named regional investigator of the year
A Mildura sexual offences detective has been named Victoria Police regional investigator of the year

Cross-border waits for integrated emergency network
I've asked the Emergency Services Minister about inaction on cross-border emergency communications

Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party victim rights amendments pass
Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party last night advanced Victoria’s recognition of people harmed by crime

Emergency fix critical when every minute counts
Lives depend on rapid changes to Victoria's emergency telecommunications operations

Government should explain ambulance roster delay
Improved ambulance emergency response times are welcome, but rostering system fix missing

Party seeks to cement victim rights in law
Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party will move today to cement new victim rights in the Victims’ Charter Act

Sport clubs women and girls' grants open
Tania Maxwell MP is encouraging greater sport participation by women and girls with Change Our Game grants.

Domestic violence ads shy on home truths
Government advertising is falling short on domestic violence messaging, barely scratching the surface of the real problem

Call for rapid antigen test availability in regional Victoria
I've sought urgent assurance that rapid antigen tests will become quickly and readily available in regional communities

Victoria Police school program comeback welcome
I welcome the return to primary and secondary schools of the Victoria Police ‘Schools Engagement Model’ program.

Vote defeats public agency scrutiny
Last week I was prevented by just one vote from giving Parliament and government power to review equal opportunity compliance by public agencies

Ombudsman damns cross-border permit system
Victoria must mandate the right of residents to return home during a future public health epidemic, pandemic or disaster