Tuesday, 8 March 2022
Members statements
Russia-Ukraine war
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Table of contents
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Bills
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2021
- Major Events Legislation Amendment (Unauthorised Ticket Packages and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021
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Bills
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Domestic Animals Amendment (Reuniting Pets and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Health Legislation Amendment (Quality and Safety) Bill 2021
- Major Events Legislation Amendment (Unauthorised Ticket Packages and Other Matters) Bill 2021
- Service Victoria Amendment Bill 2021
Russia-Ukraine war
Ms HENNESSY (Altona) (13:09): I rise today to add my voice and solidarity in support of the women and children of Ukraine. On International Women’s Day there can be no greater and no more egregious attack on the rights of women than for those women to be the subject of an illegal and unprovoked attack on their country. That their sovereignty has been imposed upon and that their safety and the wellbeing of their future and the future of that country is left in the hands of Russia is, I think, an incredibly important thing for us to focus on amidst the very important celebrations of other indicators of progress. War and war crimes always disproportionately impact upon women and children, and we are seeing that play out now before our very eyes. As I stand here today very humbled by the incredible advances and the opportunities that we have been provided, we must not forget what those people in Ukraine and those who have had to leave to seek refuge are experiencing.