Links
- Municipal Government
- State Government
- Federal (Labor) Representatives
- Industrial Relations / Right at Work
- Environmental Links
- Legal & Community Links
The State seat of Richmond sits mostly within the local municipality of the City of Yarra. Many of the local issues that the office of Richard Wynne MP deal with are also dealt with by the City of Yarra.
Tel: (03) 9205 5555
Fax: (03) 8417 6666
Email: info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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The following members of the Australian Labor Party have been elected as independent councillors of the City of Yarra:
They are (left to right): Cr Geoff Barbour (Langridge Ward); Cr Josh Funder (Melba Ward) and Cr Jane Garrett (Nicholls Ward). We encourage you to contact these local councillors.
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Other councillors can be found here. The Yarra City Council consists of 9 Councillors – 3 Labor Party members, 3 Greens members, 2 Non-Partisan and 1 Socialist. Richard Wynne MP maintains a good dialogue with councillors of all political persuasion. If you are having a problem with a municipal issue, try your local councillor first, then contact Richard Wynne’s office.
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Richard Wynne MP sits in the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) of the Victorian Parliament. As a constituent of Richmond, Richard Wynne MP is your voice in the State Parliament.
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STATE (VICTORIAN) Legislative Council (Upper House) MPs
The State District of Richmond sits within the Upper House Region of Northern Metropolitan. There are 3 Labor members for Northern Metro:
Jenny Mikakos
319 Spring Street, Reservoir 3073
Tel: 9462-3966 – Fax: 9460-880
Website
Nathan Murphy
464 High St, Northcote 3070
Tel: 9482-2799 – Fax: 9481-1839
Nazih Elasmar
101 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg 3084
Tel: 9456-9244 – Fax: 9456-9877
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The State (Brumby Labor) Government of Victoria
Richard Wynne MP is a Cabinet Minister (Housing, Local Government & Aboriginal Affairs) in the current State Government. The Premier is John Brumby. The Brumby Labor Government was returned at the November 2006 State Election for another four years (now that we have four year fixed terms in Victoria). The Brumby Labor Government has succesfully won elections in 1999, 2002 and 2006.
The next Victorian State Election is scheduled on the last Saturday of November in 2010. The Victorian Electoral Commission is responsible for the running of state elections.
The State Government of Victoria’s website is www.vic.gov.au. This website is a portal to all the many Ministries and Departments of the State Government of Victoria.
Richard Wynne MP can represent your interests if you are having difficulties connecting with and dealing with the State Government. Call the office to enquire.
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FEDERAL (AUSTRALIAN) PARLIAMENT
Federal Government of Australia
Australian Labor Party (ALP) Federal Website
If you are having a federal issue or wish to contact your local Federal Labor Members of Parliament, the contact details are as follows:
Federal Member for Melbourne: Lindsay Tanner MP
Federal Minister for Finance and Deregulation
Lindsay Tanner MHR is the Federal Member for the House of Representatives (Lower House) Seat of Melbourne. The State electorate of Richmond lies entirely within the Federal Seat of Melbourne. Many of the Federal issues that come to the office of Richard Wynne MP (such as Telecommunications, Immigration, Medicare / National Healthcare, Foreign Affairs, Defence, Income Taxation and Banking) are directed to Lindsay Tanner’s office:
Email: Lindsay.Tanner.MP@aph.gov.au
Web: www.lindsaytanner.com
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LABOR SENATORS (Australian Federal Upper House) for VICTORIA
Senator Kim Carr
Minister for Industry, Innovation, Science & Research
Email: senator.carr@aph.gov.au
Electorate Office: 62 Lygon Street, Carlton South, VIC, 3053
Tel: (03) 9639 2798 – Fax: (03) 9639 3109
Senator Stephen Conroy
Minister for Communications & Information Technology
Email: senator.conroy@aph.gov.au
Electorate Office: Level 4, 4 Treasury Place, Melbourne, VIC, 3002
Tel: (03) 9650 1188 – Fax: (03) 9650 3251
Web: www.senatorconroy.com
Senator Gavin Marshall
Email: senator.marshall@aph.gov.au
Electorate Office: 376 Victoria Street, NORTH MELBOURNE 3051
Tel: (03) 9348 9699 – Fax: (03) 9348 9837
Web: www.gavinmarshall.org
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INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS / YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK
For important information, advice & assistance about your RIGHTS AT WORK:
Office of the WORKPLACE RIGHTS ADVOCATE
(A Victorian State Government Advisory / Advocacy Service)
Assisting people asked to sign an employment agreement – and employers seeking information on fair industrial relations practices.
www.workplacerights.vic.gov.au • 1300 882 648
JOBWATCH
A Free Community Legal Service.
www.job-watch.org.au • 9662 1933
AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF TRADE UNIONS (ACTU)
ACTU Website
For inquiries about Workplace Issues:
help@actu.asn.au • www.rightsatwork.com.au • 1300 362 223
WORKCOVER
The State Government Agency responsible for Workplace Safety.
www.workcover.vic.gov.au • 9641 1444 (Workplace Safety & Incidents)
Victorian Trades Hall Council
The Victorian representative body for Trade Unions
Website: www.vthc.org.au
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Bureau of Meteorology (Australian Government)
Department of Sustainability and Environment (Victorian Government)
Department of the Environment and Water Resources (Australian Government)
EPA Victoria (Victorian Government)
Land Channel (Victorian Government)
Parks Victoria (Victorian Government)
Sustainability Victoria (Victorian Government)
Australian Conservation Foundation
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Department of Justice Website: www.justice.vic.gov.au
Collingwood Neighbourhood Justice Centre Project: NJC on DoJ website
Fitzroy Legal Service Website: fitzroy-legal.org.au
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