Mr WAKELING (Ferntree Gully) -- My question is to the Minister for Energy and Resources. In light of the motion that was passed unanimously by this house, will the minister outline to the house the impacts of federal Labor's carbon tax on the cost of... Read more

Mr NORTHE (Morwell) -- My question is to the Minister for Energy and Resources. Can the minister update the house on the current state of Victoria's security of energy supply and any threats to that security? Mr O'BRIEN (Minister for Energy and Re... Read more

Debate resumed from 19 June; motion of Mr O'BRIEN (Energy and Resources):     That this house notes that the federal Labor government's proposed carbon dioxide tax will: (1) increase the cost of living for all Victorian fami... Read more

The Coalition Government is helping licensed clubs gain a clearer understanding of their responsibilities via a new training kit launched by Member for Malvern and Minister for Consumer Affairs and Gaming Michael O'Brien at the Malvern Bowling Club. ... Read more

The Victorian Coalition Government has decided it will defer its transition to new national laws regulating the retailing of electricity and gas to ensure there is no reduction in key protections for Victorian consumers. "Victoria has the stronge... Read more

The Victorian Coalition Government today announced a boost to the research and oversight of potential coal seam gas extraction with the signing of a national agreement with the Commonwealth Government and the establishment of a new Ministerial Adviso... Read more

Member for Malvern and Minister for Gaming, Michael O’Brien recently launched a new teaching resource to assist schools in educating students about the risks of gambling and the consequences of problem gambling. Micahel launched the resource as part of Responsible Gambling Awareness Week 2012,... Read more