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Colleen Hartland MLC is one of three elected Greens in the Upper House of Victorian State Parliament and she represents the Western Metropolitan Region. For more information on Colleen see the page about Colleen Hartland MLC. To see Colleen's portfolio areas click here. Connect with Colleen on Facebook.
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Baillieu should trust Brimbank voters
Greens MLC Colleen Hartland says the Premier's move to cancel the Brimbank Council election shows that he does not trust voters.
"I can't see a reason for Mr Baillieu to delay a democratic election in Brimbank until 2015, except that it is after the next State Election in November 2014. In political terms, he is putting it off indefinitely," said Greens MP Colleen Hartland, who represents the Western Metropolitan Region in State Parliament.
"Everywhere else in Victoria, voters get a say on council services like rubbish collection, maternal and child health centres, aged care, recreational facilities, arts and libraries. Local councils can stand up against the State Government on issues like pokies, which are causing such damage in Brimbank."
Guards with guns on train stations is a waste of money
Greens MLC Colleen Hartland is bemused that the Premier's first visit to Footscray was to launch security guards with guns, not investment in the services people need.
"I was at Footscray station catching a train to Parliament as usual when the Premier rolled up in his chauffeured car to launch the PSOs - security guards with guns. I was surprised to see him at Footscray and even more surprised to see him on a train station. They are both foreign territory to him."
Media Alert: Truck Action likely for Yarraville, Footscray
WHEN: 1pm today
WHAT: Community and Greens promise action against truck doubling and end to night curfews in Yarraville and Footscray
WHERE: Cnr Dean Street and Francis Street, Yarraville (near cnr Williamstown Road)
IMAGES: 500 trucks per hour, residential houses
WHO: Greens MLC Colleen Hartland with Martin Wurt - Maribyrnong Truck Action Group
"Residents blockaded the roads to get the truck curfews. When a community can't sleep it gets out on the streets, and I will stand with them." said Greens MLC Colleen Hartland.
Greens condemn cuts to Victorian drug and alcohol programs
Australian Greens’ health spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale, and Victorian Greens MLC, Colleen Hartland, today condemned the loss of funds for Victorian drug and alcohol organisations.
“The Greens are calling on the Federal Government to fully restore funding to the Victoria’s drug and alcohol programs,” said Senator Di Natale.
“Before entering the Senate I worked as a doctor in the drug and alcohol field, including a stint at Turning Point, an organization that does outstanding work in this sector. But long-standing organisations such as Turning Point, Oddysey House and Moreland Hall will be hit hard by Federal Government funding cuts.
Colleen Hartland - In the News
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Truck curfew may be forfeited to unclog Yarraville, Footscray roads - Maribyrnong Weekly
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Residents rage over truck traffic - The Age
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VTA backs move to night and weekend freight movements - Supply Chain Review
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The battle for Melbourne - The Age
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Train timetable meeting - Wyndham Weekly
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Footscray dental clinic setback puts vulnerable families on edge - Maribyrnong Weekly
