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Sue Pennicuik MLC

Sue Pennicuik MLC is one of the elected Greens in the Upper House of Victorian State Parliament and she represents the Southern Metropolitan Region.

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Adjournment: Planning - Bastion Point boat ramp

23/06/2009

Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) -- My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Planning and concerns his recent decision to ignore the recommendations of the independent panel inquiry which assessed the proposals for an ocean access boat ramp at Bastion Point by approving construction of a new boat ramp approximately 150 metres south of the existing one, a breakwater and an access road along the base of the escarpment.

That the minister could have made this decision in light of the comprehensive findings and recommendations of the panel inquiry is amazing.

Students: Youth Allowance and Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarship Scheme

10/06/2009

Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) -- I am pleased to speak today on Mr Hall's motion on the federal government's proposed changes to the youth allowance and the commonwealth accommodation scholarship scheme.

Demolition at Kew a travesty

I am totally dismayed to learn that the community facilities and hydrotherapy pool at the former Kew Residential Services (Kew Cottages) site have been demolished even though the developer was required to retain the pool until a replacement was built. Sadly, perfectly good and much needed disability facilities have been lost to the community for private gain. It is very upsetting.

Wearing red today in support of government schools and teachers

I have been wearing red today in support of government schools and teachers. Victoria continues to spend the least per student on government schools of all states and territories.