June 10, 2021 - News, Parliament
Member’s Statement Although currently unable to visit a gym, I recently received my first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine at Access Health and Community in Hawthorn. Today I want to encourage my constituents, fellow Victorians and Australians to get vaccinated as soon as possible. If...
June 9, 2021 - News, Parliament
Bill Speech Over lunch the discussion was with the German philosopher Goethe, who said, ‘As knowledge grows, so does doubt’. I have sometimes observed that this is a problem for some of us here in this place—but nonetheless, let me just say there appears to...
June 8, 2021 - News, Parliament
Bill Speech I rise today to speak on the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Protection of School Communities) Bill 2021. As a former educator I will contend that this bill is essential in ensuring schools are safe places of work and learning for staff and...
June 5, 2021 - News
Today marks World Environment Day, the United Nations’ day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Last month, the Andrews Labor Government unveiled its ambitious Climate Change Strategy and interim targets, positioning Victoria as a leader in tackling climate change – and...
May 28, 2021 - News
Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy, Jaala Pulford, visited the Hawthorn electorate last Monday to open Compass Education’s new Australian Headquarters on Burwood Road. John Kennedy MP attended alongside colleagues Will Fowles MP and Nina Taylor MP to celebrate the Hawthorn success story...
May 28, 2021 - News
The Member for Hawthorn, John Kennedy, is proud to announce the Andrews Government’s delivery of $11.5 million to upgrade sporting facilities used by Swinburne Senior Secondary College and the broader community in the 2021-2022 State Budget. The funds will contribute to the redevelopment of Fritsch...
May 20, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is creating jobs and caring for the people of Hawthorn. The Victorian Budget 2021/22 will support an average of 38,000 jobs every year over the next four years, while also investing in the care and services our community needs. Swinburne Senior Secondary College is one of 52...
May 14, 2021 - News
Mr Kennedy, Member for Hawthorn, and Nina Taylor, Member for the Southern Metropolitan region, attended an event held at Ignite Café in Camberwell on 13 May to celebrate the $1.76 million dollars the Andrews Labor Government is providing towards the creation of the Camberwell Green...
May 13, 2021 - News
Launching this week, a new online series ‘STEM and Society’ will highlight the game-changing work being undertaken by various Victorian scientists and researchers. Presented as a partnership between the Parliament of Victoria, the Royal Society of Victoria and Victorian Parliamentarians for STEM, the series will...
May 13, 2021 - News
We are working to reinvigorate Victoria’s multi-billion-dollar creative economy, with an unprecedented $288 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government in the upcoming Victorian Budget 2021/22. Designed to secure jobs and reassert Victoria’s position as the creative state, a $167.3 million Creative State funding package...
May 13, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is backing Victoria’s jobs recovery with a new investment of more than $260 million to rejuvenate Melbourne’s much-loved CBD and attract visitors to the state from across the nation. Acting Premier James Merlino and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events...
May 13, 2021 - News
Mr Kennedy, Member for Hawthorn, is delighted that Hawthorn Park, a new residential development located at 33-57 Camberwell Road in Hawthorn East has been nominated for a Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Award in the Development Innovation category. The apartments and townhouses that...
May 7, 2021 - News
Consultation on the Bills St Housing Project’s plans is now open. The Homes Victoria redevelopment site at Bills Street, Hawthorn, will replace obsolete social housing with well designed, secure, modern social and affordable housing. Homes Victoria want to hear from the community on the Bills...
May 7, 2021 - News
The ABC reported that as the COVID-19 pandemic rose in Victoria, a year ago, so did the number of people contacting Victoria’s human rights commissioner for advice about racial vilification, and new data shows it is not slowing down. This week the Anti-Vilification Protections Inquiry, which investigated...
April 30, 2021 - News
On Monday, 26 April, John Kennedy hosted School Captains from across the Hawthorn electorate for lunch and round-table discussion. In attendance were Ella and Adele from Auburn High School, Angus and Pearl from Camberwell High School, Harriette and Chloe from Siena College, and Franky and...
April 29, 2021 - News
Last week the Andrews Labor Government welcomed the commencement of the MOST (Moderated Online Social Therapy) program. The Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we deliver mental health care. This new program means young people can get the long-term care they need to stay...
April 16, 2021 - News
Homes Victoria’s community consultation on the Bills Street Housing Project started on 18 March 2021 and closed last Friday, 16 April 2021. The plans for the development have changed and adapted over a number of years and this latest round of community feedback will help...
April 15, 2021 - News
Five grassroots sport clubs and organisations in the Hawthorn electorate are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a share in more than $7,300 from the Victorian Government. Member for Hawthorn, John Kennedy this week announced the...
April 15, 2021 - News
Media Release John Kennedy, Member for Hawthorn, proudly celebrates the achievement of Tania Curlis, who was recognised for their commitment providing care and support of Victorians with mental health issues at the Tandem awards, attended by the Minister for Mental Health, James Merlino. The Tandem...
April 15, 2021 - News
The Melbourne Tram Museum is a volunteer-based non-profit group that focuses on the preservation and display of Melbourne’s tramway history. It re-opened on 27 March and from this month will return to its normal operating schedule, with open days on the second and fourth Saturdays...
April 1, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is investigating how Victoria’s roads can be made safer. A recently tabled Parliamentary Inquiry considered whether the state’s road toll can be reduced to fewer than 200, every year. The inquiry, chaired by Upper House member for the Eastern-Metropolitan region (which...
April 1, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $45 million to support the uptake of electric vehicles across Victoria. We’re encouraging the uptake of zero and low emission vehicles with several key initiatives, including: discounted vehicle registration fees and stamp duty concessions, investing in fast charging networks...
April 1, 2021 - News, Parliament
Member’s Statement Given on 16 March 2021. “I recently visited the offices of Compass Education, an education technology platform, and met with founders John de la Motte and Lucas Filer and their friendly staff. Compass is a popular all-in-one school management system that helps schools...
March 4, 2021 - News
The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more multicultural and multifaith communities hold events to celebrate their culture and traditions, including here in Hawthorn. Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence today announced $750,000 for 205 community organisations across the state to deliver COVIDSafe multicultural festivals...