House debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Bills

Social Security Legislation Amendment (Green Army Programme) Bill 2014; Second Reading

6:45 pm

Photo of Kelly O'DwyerKelly O'Dwyer (Higgins, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

My colleague calls out that it is because they are 'pink' not 'green'—well might he make that comment.

In conclusion, I am delighted to speak in favour of this initiative. In my electorate it will have a very practical consequence. The Stonnington City Council, the Yarra Riverkeeper Association and the Friends of Gardiners Creek Valley will all work together to make the very first of our initiatives of the Green Army come to fruition. I look forward to reporting to the House the many positive impacts, not only for the local environment but also for all of the young people who will be involved in this initiative—the skills they will learn, the training they will receive and the friendships they will make.

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