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Grimley Calls for ‘Grab and Drag’ Laws in Victoria
26/11/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP is calling on the State Government to introduce ‘grab and drag’ laws to strengthen our legal system specifically in dealing with violence against women.
Residential Care system failing the most vulnerable
11/10/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has raised concerns with the Government over the continuous problems and failings with the residential care system.
JUSTICE PARTY IMPLORES GOVERNMENT NOT TO GAG DECEASED
10/11/2020 – Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party has implored the Victorian Government to abandon provisions set to gag the families of deceased victims of sexual assault, during debate on the Justice Legislation Amendment (Supporting Victims and Other Matters) Bill in Parliament today.
Calls for Inverleigh Level Crossing Upgrades
09/11/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has called on the State Government to provide an explanation as to why a request for a safe level crossing to be installed at the high-risk Fuller Road crossing has been ignored.
Grimley Welcomes #LetUsSpeak Law Changes
15/10/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has welcomed the announcement by the Victorian Government that it will amend the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act to allow victim survivors of sexual assaults to publicly tell their stories.
Statement on Omnibus Bill
13/10/2020 – Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party will not be voting for the Omnibus Bill in its current form.
Grimley Welcomes Federal Infrastructure Blitz
07/10/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has welcomed the Federal Budget announcements which include a number of local infrastructure projects that will create jobs and prepare the booming Western region for its journey back to ‘normal’.
Grimley Queries Driving Test Wait Times in Regional Victoria
16/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the State Government to be open about wait times for the driving test needed to obtain a Victorian drivers’ license in regional areas such as Geelong and Colac.
Regional Court Upgrades a Good Opportunity for Stimulus
17/09/2020 – Regional court upgrades could be a great way to stimulate local economies and create construction jobs in country towns, State Leader of Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party, Stuart Grimley MP has said in Parliament this week.
Grimley Calls on State Government to Fund Virtual Fences on Great Ocean Road’s Deadly Marengo Stretch
16/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has called on the State Government to fund virtual fences – or modern sound barrier technology – to prevent further wildlife deaths on a deadly 8km stretch of the Great Ocean Road near Marengo.
Grimley Queries Driving Test Wait Times in Colac & Geelong Regions
16/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the State Government to be open about wait times for the drive test needed to obtain a Victorian drivers’ license in regional areas such as Geelong and Colac
Grimley Quizzes Minister on PFAS Again
15/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has again quizzed the State Government on the dumping of toxic soil in Bacchus Marsh, which the EPA has approved plans for recently.
Statement from Stuart Grimley MP on Third Step for Regional Victoria
15/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP warmly welcomes the Premier’s announcement today for rural and regional Victoria to move to Step 3 as of September 17.
Grimley Getting the Community Involved in Law-Making
17/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP will be debating a Bill that he has introduced to Parliament today that aims to increase the involvement of everyday Victorians in changing the law and “hand the power back to the people” in a small way.
Grimley says Presumptive Compensation Scheme Needed for Last Line of Defence
03/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the State Government why they have not implemented a Presumptive Compensation Scheme for our ‘last line of defence’ through COVID-19.
Statement from Stuart Grimley MP on the State of Emergency Extension
01/09/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP not be supporting a 6-month extension of the State of Emergency.
Public Sex Offender Register Inquiry Submissions are OPEN
20/08/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP invites the public to have their say on a public sex offender register in Victoria.
Grimley Seeks Clarity on Murray Basin Rail Status
18/08/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP seeks clarity on the status of the Murray Basin Rail Project.
Database Needed for the Withdrawal of Sexual Assault Cases
18/08/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP calls on the Government to establish a database within VicPol for the reasons sexual assault cases are withdrawn in Victoria.
Pollie Pay Rise: Melton Soup Kitchen
01/07/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP donates one month of his pollie pay rise to the Melton Soup Kitchen.
Grimley Stays Hygienic with Hand Sanitizers
30/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP is handing out 25 free hand sanitizers to small businesses in the Western Victoria region.
Support for the CFA
30/06/2020 – On the eve of FRVs beginning, Stuart Grimley MP pays tribute to what was the CFA.
Opinion Piece: The Overland must be protected
19/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP writes an opinion piece about The Overland train service, a week ahead of its proposed cancellation. UPDATE: The Overland has been funded for another three years by Victoria’s State Government, after fierce lobbying by Mr Grimley, other MPs and the community.
Emergency Services Assault Legislation Gets 12-Month Mandatory Review
18/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP passes a crossbench amendment to the legislation that tightened the loophole for assaulting an emergency services worker, to have a mandatory 12-month review of how the new legislation is working, putting accountability on the State Government to get it right!
State Labor Should Match Federal Labor on Stance on Sex Offenders
18/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP asked the State Labor Party to follow in the lead of their Federal Party and take a tough stance on the sentencing and treatment of sex offenders, after Federal Labor committed to supporting the Coalition Government in increasing sentencing for Federal sex offences
Fast-Track 12 Apostles Funding
17/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP asks the State Government to fast-track the funding for the Twelve Apostles Trail upgrade, with low rental usage in the area and limited traffic/tourism.
Geelong Needs Night Court, Says Grimley
16/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP asks the State Government to introduce Night Court in Geelong to fast-track bail and remand applications to streamline the weekday court proceedings, as a result of a backlog of court cases from COVID-19.
Grimley Calls for Implementation of Interim Mental Health Recommendations
02/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP calls on the State Government to implement all of the interim recommendations from the Mental Health Royal Commission
Pushing for Community Involvement in Great Ocean Road Authority
04/06/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP tries to ensure the community is involved with the newly established Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority
Grimley Stoked with Warracknabeal Education Precinct Funding Announcement
18/05/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP says he is “stoked” with a funding announcement for the Warracknabeal Education Precinct, despite being a long time coming
#FrontlineChalkSupport
06/05/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP announced a competition to support frontline support workers and keep kids entertained whilst at home due to COVID-19
Grimley Wants Answers on Flu Vax TImeline
23/04/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP asked the Health Minister for a timeline for flu vax to be back in stock, after a higher-than-usual uptake this year
Pell: A Sad Day for Abuse Survivors
07/03/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP expressed his sadness that George Pell was released from jail
Magistrates Courts Should Halt Non-Essential Mentions & Stop Transporting Prisoners
19/03/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP raised a concern that during COVID-19, Magistrates Courts Should Halt Non-Essential Mentions & Stop Transporting Prisoners
Safety for in-home Carers
19/03/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP spoke about a possible ‘2-up’ system for aged care/in-home carers after an incident in Geelong where an in-home carer was attacked
Increasing Transparency in Legislative Council: Photography
18/03/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP introduced a motion to the Legislative Council to make reporting of chamber matters more transparent including broader photography protocol
Patients Die Before Dying with Dignity
25/02/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP donated his monthly Pollie Pay Rise to Wimmera Family Against Violence
Geelong Welcomes Hinch to Talk Politics
25/02/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP welcomed Derryn Hinch to Geelong for a Politics in the Pub event
Pushing for Indigenous Burn Offs
07/02/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP calls on the Government to incorporate more Indigenous fire management practices
Too Many Victims Withdrawing Sexual Assault Claims
04/02/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP raises concerns about the amount of victims withdrawing sexual assault claims in Victoria.
Aireys Inlet CFA Needs a New Home
19/02/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP called on the Government to fund the Aireys Inlet CFA Shed
Call to Review CFA Equipment Funding
15/01/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP is calling on the Government to review the funding arrangement for CFA Equipment
Donate to an Aussie Icon
10/01/2020 – Stuart Grimley MP is adopting a koala from Jirralingha Koala & Wildlife Sanctuary following the devastating bushfires.
Grimley & Heart Attack Survivor Announce Defibrillator on Pearl St
09/12/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has purchased a defibrillator for his office on Pearl St for the Torquay community to use in the event of an emergency. Mr Grimley was joined by a local who survived a heart attack in 2014 on Torquay beach, as a result of using a defibrillation device.
Pollie Pay Rise: Lorne Aged Care Home
09/12/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has given his monthly pollie pay rise donation to Lorne’s Great Ocean Road Healthcare.
Grimley to Use Parliamentary Privilege to Name & Shame Offender
05/12/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP will name and shame a suppressed offender when Parliament resumes in 2020. Hinch has long argued for more rights for victims, rather than offenders.
Patients Die Before Dying with Dignity
27/11/2019 – A key DHJP issue, Stuart Grimley MP talks about the many people dying before having a chance to utilise voluntary euthanasia which is difficult to navigate and access.
Industrial Manslaughter Bill
27/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP’s comments on not supporting the Industrial Manslaughter Bill due to concerns with farming and small business.
Hope for Hope Bereavement Services
15/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP asked the Government Minister to meet with Hope Bereavement Services’ CEO to discuss how their business can survive into the future.
De Novo Appeals Abolished: Recognising Victims’ Rights
15/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP supported legislation abolishing de novo appeals which stops victims having to present their statements multiple times to courts.
A Victims’ Right to Know
15/11/2019 – Proposing an amendment to enable victims of crime to be notified about compensation paid to perpetrators by the State.
Where are our regional jobs going to come from?
14/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP is supporting regional industries, which the Government are threatening with the impending closure of logging, transition away from mining and more.
Government Needs to ‘Come to the Eden Project Party’
12/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP asked the Government to ‘come to the party’ with respect to an arrangement for the water body at Alcoa in Anglesea, to ensure Eden Project invest in the rehabilitated mine site.
Congratulating Mental Health Helpers in Western Victoria
11/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP thanked Western Victorian organisations including The Naked Farmer for their work on rural mental health help.
Cladding: Still So Many Questions
12/11/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP sends many questions to the Government during the debate of the Cladding Bill; including about GMHBA Stadium.
Gold Royalty Needs More Consultation
05/11/2019 – The gold royalty of 2.75% proposed for 1 January 2020 was brought in at May 2019’s State Budget without any community consultation. Stuart spoke in Parliament addressing this and the hundreds of jobs it jeopardises.
Repeat Drug Drivers: What’s the Penalty?
31/10/2019 – After a Colac Magistrate expressed concern over repeat drug drivers facing court continuously, Stuart reflected on the frustrations he had as a police officer and experiencing the same thing. He asked a question to the Minister about their proposed solutions for repeat drug drivers.
Emergency Response Trials
31/10/2019 – Stuart asked the Government if they will continue the emergency response trials such as PROMPT and PACER.
Murray Basin Rail Needs Consultation
30/10/2019 – Murray Basin Rail Project has been stalled and Stuart spoke about the importance of the completion of the project to Western Victoria, including the development of a business case for Portland Rail.
Wind Farms Generating Low Housing Availability
30/10/2019 – Great investment in wind energy has an unintended consequence; limiting the amount of housing available in regional Victorian communities.
Pollie Pay Rise: Torquay Mens Shed
22/10/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP gave his October pollie pay rise to Torquay Mens Shed
Assault on Emergency Services Workers Loophole
16/10/2019 – In response to Tania Maxwell MPs motion, Stuart Grimley MP is outraged that the Government does not support a policy which they sold to the Victorian people in October 2018. After promising to close the loophole which allowed those who assault our emergency services workers, it continues to happen due to the inaction of the State Government. As a former police officer, Mr Grimley knows firsthand the trauma associated with being a first responder.
Using PSOs to Assist Mental Health Patients
16/10/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the Government to consider using PSOs instead of frontline police officers when escorting mental health patients to hospitals, which can often take them off the beat for four hours at a time, until they’re seen by a medical professional.
GP Retention in Rural Victoria
16/10/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the Government to look at ways to support retaining quality GPs in rural and regional Victoria.
The Right To Farm
13/09/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has publicly voiced his support for an alternative site to be explored for the acquisition of a train stabling facility in Waurn Ponds
Ankle Bracelet Expansion
13/09/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the Government to consider increasing the use of electronic monitoring bracelets to high risk family violence offenders and recidivist violent offenders.
Warracknabeal Education Preinct: Urgent Funding Required
12/09/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has spoken in Parliament today, calling on the State Government – again – to commit $16million which is urgently needed for Stage 2 of Warracknabeal’s Education Precinct.
Supporting the Dairy Supply Chain
11/09/2019 – Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has asked the State Government to consider additional investment in road and rail networks to reduce the cost and time it takes for dairy farmers to export their products.
Working With Children Check Loophole
29/08/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has asked the Government to review a considerable loophole in legislation which could allow convicted sex offenders to work with children whilst their Working with Children Check is still being completed.
Envision’s Lids for Kids
29/08/2019 – Stuart Grimley, Member for Western Victoria is using his Electorate Office to support charities in the area. This includes the current initiative of collecting plastic bottle caps for Envision to make artificial limbs for disabled children.
Sex Offender Register Motion
28/08/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP is keeping his election promise to pursue a Public Sex Offender Register in Victoria’s Parliament
#OneWallForAll: Including Suicide on Police Wall of Remembrance
15/08/2019 – In Parliament this evening, Stuart Grimley MP has called on Victoria’s Police Minister to alter the Victorian Police Honour Roll inclusion criteria to include the names of Officers who have died by suicide as a result of mental health illnesses stemming from their Policing duties.
Mental Health Wait Times in Regional Victoria
14/08/2019 – Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has asked the State Government in Parliament today to commit to cutting wait times for regional Victorians seeking help for mental health issues
Stuart Grimley Torquay Office Opens
18/07/2019 – Torquay is now home to Derryn Hinch’s Justice Party MP Stuart Grimley, as the doors to his office have officially opened this week.
Grimley Sings Out for Home for Torquay Theatre Troupe
07/07/2019 – Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has voiced his support for the Torquay Theatre Troupe’s proposal to take over the facilities at Surf World.
Rural Council Road Costs
05/07/2019 – Stuart Grimley, Member for Western Victoria has expressed his shock at the amount of money Councils across Western Victoria are having to inject into road maintenance.
CFA Bill Second Reading Speech
18/06/2019 – Stuart’s second reading speech of the Fire Services Bill
Stuart Grimley To Support CFA
18/06/2019 – Following six long years of debate in Victorian Parliament regarding controversial changes to Victoria’s fire services, Stuart Grimley’s vote against the Bill will go towards protecting the CFA volunteers.
Horsham Domestic Violence Funding
06/06/2019 – Last week the State Budget was released and a project Stuart Grimley fought extremely hard for was funded in Horsham.
Grimley Calls for Improved Internet in Regional Schools
06/06/2019 – Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has once again spoken in Parliament about the inequalities of Public and Private secondary schools’ internet speed and reliability.
Central Goldfields Employment
04/06/2019 – Stuart Grimley, Member for Western Victoria has voiced his support to reduce the high unemployment plaguing the Central Goldfields Shire.
State Budget Surf Coast
27/05/2019 – Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley has welcomed the 2019 State Budget with the Surf Coast and Armstrong Creek receiving many green lights for projects however only ‘planning’ funds for many others.
State Budget Ballarat
28/05/2019 – Ballarat has performed well as a result of the State Budget handed down today, according to Stuart Grimley MP.
Support to Die With Dignity
23/05/2019 – Stuart Grimley MP has expressed his support of terminally ill Victorians to Die with Dignity which will officially become reality in Victoria in June.
