Representing you in the Victorian Parliament
Eid Al-Adha
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:44): Before we resume in this place Eid al-Adha will be celebrated by so many Muslims across my electorate of Greenvale and Victoria more broadly. The Feast of Sacrifice is a very special time for all Muslims. I wish them a happy Eid Mubarak.
Greenvale Electorate Schools Funding
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:43): I rise to celebrate the new investment that last week’s budget has made into Greenvale’s schools, particularly Meadow Heights Primary School, a fantastic local school that serves our community with such dedication…
Bus Route 543
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (12:51): (1135) My question is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. It was great to be joined by the minister in Greenvale just last week to discuss the important investments we are making in vital transport infrastructure for our growing community…
St Joseph’s Christian College
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:19): I would like to speak on St Joseph’s Christian college, a project of profound importance to many of my constituents, particularly those of Assyrian heritage, and a project that this Victorian government will deliver in partnership with community…
Mickleham Road
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:47): (1095) My question is to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure. This week Peter Dutton and the neglectful member for Northern Metropolitan’s Liberal candidate for Calwell went to Marnong Estate to announce a raft of cuts to rail projects in Melbourne’s west.
Chaldean Babylonian and Assyrian New Year
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:05): It is a time of renewal in my community, and I am looking forward to celebrating Akitu…
Down Syndrome Victoria
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:04): It was a pleasure to host Down Syndrome Victoria’s advisory network at our Parliament recently. Thank you to Matt, Kez, Jenny, Kath and Colby for sharing their perspectives, experiences and insights to improve policy and service delivery in our state.
Greenvale electorate Syrian community
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:03): Greenvale is home to people from a diverse array of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. Many have suffered persecution but with extraordinary resilience have found themselves safety and rebuilt new homes and lives in our community…
Bail Amendment (Tough Bail) Bill 2025
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (15:43): I rise to speak on this bill because community safety is my first priority, as I have been very clear to my community…
Community Safety
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:06): (1064) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and the action I seek is for the minister to join me in my community to meet with members of my strong and diverse Muslim community…
Lakeside Drive Reserve
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:46): (1035) My question is for the Minister for Community Sport and relates to the $1 million investment that this Allan Labor government is making to ensure that the Roxburgh Park Football Netball Club has the quality facilities it deserves at Lakeside Drive Reserve…
Greenvale Electorate Bus Services
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:03): (1042) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Public and Active Transport. The action I seek from the minister is for the minister to meet with me to discuss the progress of bus route 543, an extension project which my community is incredibly excited about…
Ramadan and Lent
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (13:08): Ramadan Mubarak. Since last Friday night Muslims in my community and all around the world have been observing the holiest month of Ramadan, a sacral journey of compassion, community, spiritual reflection and self-discipline. It is…
Victorian Mosque Open Day
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:05): It was mosque open day on the weekend, and I was delighted to attend the ICMG mosque in Meadow Heights. I want to thank Imam Hasan, Ramazan Ötkün and all of those associated with Islamic Community Millî Görüş for making me so welcome.
Mahant Swami Maharaj
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:05): What a privilege to meet His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, at the Swagat Sabha this weekend
Hume City FC
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:04): The 2025 season has kicked off in style at Hume City FC under the leadership of new president and legend of Australian football Ersan Gülüm
Yuwa Diwas 2025
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (10:04): Thank you to the Vivekananda Society of Australia and the Hindu Council of Australia for hosting such a special Yuwa Diwas 2025, a celebration of the youth and talents of young people, which commemorated the 163rd anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda
Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (16:00): It is a pleasure to rise to follow that impassioned contribution from the member for Mulgrave, whose words talked about the profound impact that the kinds of harmful, hurtful, offensive, vilifying behaviours that this bill seeks to address and to counter have upon people and had upon a younger member for Mulgrave and her mother.
Providence Village
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (14:47): (947) My constituency question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Residents in growing communities like Greenvale need services and infrastructure to keep pace with that growth and ensure that all residents have access to opportunities and the quality of life they deserve.
Greenvale Reservoir Park
Iwan WALTERS (Greenvale) (19:23): (950) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Water in the other place, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide me and my community with an update on the funded plans to reopen the southern section of Greenvale Reservoir Park following last week’s momentous announcement of $3 million to upgrade and reopen this park.