Tien Tran

Youth Press Gallery Journalist

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The bill on Landlord and Tenancy Residential Rental Regulation Reform has PASSED in the Legislative Council in Victoria's Parliament House today. #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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Hon. Member Dass argues that "Victoria has a severe lack of affordable and adequate housing". #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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Hon. Member Nube states that "basic tenecy regulations are still ignored by the government" and offers condolences to anyone who has been denied housing by discriminate landlords. #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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Hon. Member Ollie implores the Opposition to "do research" on the matter as "landlord and tenency is a human rights issue". #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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Hon. Member of Parliament argues that inflation has tremendous impacts on the housing market as a result of the pandemic. #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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@ypvic "These standards are the basic necessity, the bare minimum" says Hon. Mem Nguyen.

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Hon. Member Osenaris states that "it is our duty as representatives to give a voice to the voiceless".

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Hon. Member Lilywhite challenges the Bill on Landlord and Tenancy Residential Rental Regulation Reform in a heated debate, "if this bill becomes law, it wouldn't solve problems but become the problem" #ymcavictoria #ypvic @ypvic

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"The government needs to move with the times" Hon. Member of the Opposition calls for suppport for remote learning to be implemented.

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"[This bill] would make it easier for tertiary students to adapt and work more efficiently" Hon. Member of Parliament pushes for the Bill on a Day of Madantory Remote Learning.

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Hon. Member of Parliament questions "if students are at home, who's holding them accountable for their work?", as well as the social isolation and lowering self-esteem which comes with remote learning for "at-risk" students.

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Hon. Member for Albanese contends that "remote learning makes learning harder, especially in VCE".

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Hon. Member of Parliament notes that "for science students, laboratory skills could not be gained" if remote learning is mandatory.

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"[This bill] can only be achieved when a student has a safe home environment to stay in, thus negating the positive aspects of remote learning" - Hon. Member of Parliament warns againts the disadvantages of online learning.

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Hon. Member for Bellop says this bill minimises students sacrificing sleep in order to wake up in time for traveling to and from schools.

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Hon. Member for Lee calls for legislators to "just give the kids a break" in assisting students living in remote area in obtaining their education.

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"This bill means students will suffer at home in silence" when they need the support and resources only found in school - Hon. Member for Burston argues against the Bill on Mandatory Remote Learning today in the Legislative Council.

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Hon. Member for Sia says "this bill encorages a work-life balance, something that Australia prides itself on", "pushing for a new paradigm" in facilitating education.

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"[This bill] undermines the very purpose of education" as some students have limited access to digital technology, thus widening the gap in academic outcome - Hon. Member of Parliament remarks in today's debate.

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Hon. Member for Mclair supports that "self-directed learning instills a sense of autonomy and motivation" in learners. This also helps students participate in extracurriculars which "help them access university application".