Martin Pakula disse : "O tênis está sendo capaz de fazer isso (quarentena), mas não é algo que é possível na Fórmula 1"

jcrs Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula disse : "O tênis está sendo capaz de fazer isso (quarentena)... mas não é algo que é possível na Fórmula 1"

bemparana Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Tennis has been able to do that... but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Tennis has been able to do that ... but it’s not something that has been possible for Formula One,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Tennis has been able to do that ... but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "We have a responsibility to bring people home - and we are - and we also have a responsibility to protect our incredible major events calendar and to protect the state economy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "We have a responsibility to bring people home - and we are - and we also have a responsibility to protect our incredible major events calendar and to protect the state economy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ten months from now, I would be very optimistic that the globe will be in a much better place. That's why we were keen to have a later date,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Tennis has been able to do that [agree to 14 days quarantine for staff and players to hold the Australian Open in February], but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One [to agree to for the race in March],"

smh Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's not forever, we'll be certainly very keen to go back to our traditional season opening slot in 2022,"

smh Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "This was always going to be the event where we were more on the conservative side in terms of numbers. We want to test the processes,"

Hindu Saturday, December 26, 2020 7:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 11, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

illawarramercury Friday, December 11, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 11, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 11, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

bordermail Friday, December 11, 2020 3:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

bordermail Friday, December 11, 2020 3:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra nights' accommodation on a weekend getaway or to experience one of our many tours and attractions," "A bit more money in people's pockets means they can see more and do more in regional Victoria – helping local businesses and the people and communities they support to bounce back"

9news Friday, December 11, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway, or experience one of our many tours or attractions,"

abc-au Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Melbourne is the home of Australia's biggest and most-loved sporting events and it's fantastic that we will be able to welcome 30,000 fans to the MCG on each day of the Boxing Day Test," "It's testament to the hard work of all Victorians in fighting the virus that Cricket Australia and the MCC have been able to put together a plan that allows for more supporters than had been originally planned"

theage Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're not handing out $200 up front, there's got to be some appropriate rigour in this for the state,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra nights' accommodation on a weekend getaway or to experience one of our many tours and attractions," "A bit more money in people's pockets means they can see more and do more in regional Victoria – helping local businesses and the people and communities they support to bounce back"

9news Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're not handing out $200 up front, there's got to be some appropriate rigour in this for the state,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:38:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway, or experience one of our many tours or attractions,"

abc-au Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're still working very closely with Cricket Australia on the Boxing Day Test and I think that'll be another great milestone for Melbourne, the fact that we'll have a significant crowd at the cricket, to enjoy the Aussies take on the Indians,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ultimately, the diplomacy that is required for the lifting of some of those improper tariffs etc ... the Commonwealth has already indicated that it will be taking that to the WTO and I support that,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I would suggest [the agreement] has pretty significant commentary in it in regards to unimpeded trade which would apparently not be being adhered to,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I’m sure the Commonwealth would not be contemplating tearing [the agreement] up as a consequence of the fact that there are tariffs being imposed, apparently in contravention of it,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have spoken to Senator Birmingham on a couple of occasions and I have to say that he and I are in very strong alignment," "I'm also happy to indicate that I've had detailed conversations with the Chinese Consul General to convey Victoria's concerns and Brett Stevens, the Victorian Commissioner in Shanghai, who was on the conversations, has also had two direct meetings with the National Development and Reform Commission in China, again to convey Victoria's concerns"

abc-au Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ultimately the diplomacy that is required for the lifting of some of those improper tariffs etc ... the Commonwealth has already indicated that it will be taking that to the WTO and I support that,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I would suggest ... CHAFTA has pretty significant commentary in it in regards to unimpeded trade which would apparently not be being adhered to," "I’m sure the Commonwealth would not be contemplating tearing CHAFTA up as a consequence of the fact that there are tariffs being imposed, apparently in contravention on it"

brisbanetimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,”

thestarkenya Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:44:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:38:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

theage Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working closely with Tennis Australia on arrangements for the Australian Open in 2021 and remain confident that it will proceed early next year," "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly"

smh Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working closely with Tennis Australia on arrangements for the Australian Open in 2021 and remain confident that it will proceed early next year," "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly"

smh Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Jeff Kennett ) : "Jeff says a lot of things, it's not correct. In fact I caught up with the Hawthorn CEO [Justin Reeves] just last week,"

smh Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Jeff Kennett ) : "Jeff says a lot of things, it's not correct. In fact I caught up with the Hawthorn CEO [Justin Reeves] just last week,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

arabnews Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula disse : "Há uma série de datas possíveis na mesa. Tenho visto relatórios que sugerem que é provável que demore uma ou duas semanas. Acho que ainda é mais provável. Mas não é a única opção. Como você sabe, Roland Garros (Grand Slam na França) atrasou muitos meses e Wimbledon (Inglaterra) nem aconteceu. Ainda acho que é muito mais provável que seja um atraso mais curto do que mais longo"

bemparana Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

khaleejtimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health [department] and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,”

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be unfortunate if legitimate members were denied their membership rights," "I'd be quite confident with Steve and Jenny – two of the most experienced party operatives and party elders – would be very mindful of ensuring that there’s a process whereby any problems of that nature can be cured"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,"

afp-en Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be unfortunate if legitimate members were denied their membership rights," "I'd be quite confident with Steve and Jenny – two of the most experienced party operatives and party elders – would be very mindful of ensuring that there’s a process whereby any problems of that nature can be cured"

theage Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Dan Andrews ) : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble". Last week, Tennis Australia announced that all the lead-up tournaments usually held in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide would be relocated to Victoria state to avoid any conflicts with the differing domestic border restrictions within Australia. But doubt was cast over the lead-up events when Victoria's state Premier Dan Andrews said negotiations on those tournaments and player quarantines were far from a done deal. More AP sports: and Sports. some of the rigor around that”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

smh Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Basically, we have a public events framework in place where organisations that want to put on events make applications, submit COVID-safe plans and get ticked off,"

bordermail Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Whether it is upfront or by reimbursement is part of the design,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The funding has meant that clubs, including 66 in regional areas, have been able to keep their doors open and Victorian racing's non-negotiable animal welfare standards have not been compromised,"

abc-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The funding has meant that clubs, including 66 in regional areas, have been able to keep their doors open and Victorian racing's non-negotiable animal welfare standards have not been compromised,"

abc-au Monday, November 2, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The view the government came to was it wasn’t appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week,” “There will be a time for that but next week is not that time”

stabroeknews Thursday, October 29, 2020 9:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,”

japantoday Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The view the government came to was it wasn’t appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week,” “There will be a time for that but next week is not that time”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Australian Open, from a logistical point of view, is a significantly greater challenge than cricket," "Apart from the issue of crowds, you've got the issue of getting hundreds of players and their entourages into Melbourne, being quarantined either here or in another part of the country. The logistical issues with the Australian Open are significant"

watoday Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The judgment we've made, certainly informed by the (Cox Plate) reaction of the community, is that it wouldn't conform with community expectations for there to be a thousand or more people ... next week,"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're talking to them about the possibility of some sort of crowds at the Open," "But, quite frankly, getting those logistics, in terms of getting people into Australia and into Melbourne, is the focus of our conversations"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,”

eagletribune Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The view the government came to was it wasn't appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week," "There will be a time for that but next week is not that time"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's probably going to be a while before we see 100,000 people back at the MCG, but given we've had no crowds for so long it's a really good start,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The judgment we've made, certainly informed by the (Cox Plate) reaction of the community, is that it wouldn't conform with community expectations for there to be a thousand or more people ... next week,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're talking to them about the possibility of some sort of crowds at the Open," "But, quite frankly, getting those logistics, in terms of getting people into Australia and into Melbourne, is the focus of our conversations"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Australian Open, from a logistical point of view, is a significantly greater challenge than cricket," "Apart from the issue of crowds, you've got the issue of getting hundreds of players and their entourages into Melbourne, being quarantined either here or in another part of the country. The logistical issues with the Australian Open are significant"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The four days at Flemington will enthral racing fans and the Melbourne Cup will, as always, stop the nation,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This has been a tough year and it will be just reward for many to have the opportunity to watch the Aussies take on India at our cathedral of sport," "And to have the fixture locked in until 2022 is fantastic"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The four days at Flemington will enthral racing fans and the Melbourne Cup will, as always, stop the nation,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

watoday Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

9news Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Victorian Government is proud to be supporting Bombardier to grow its footprint here in Melbourne, creating more than 50 jobs,”

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 27, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The fact of the matter is, Speaker, there has been some disagreement between the Government and the company in regards to whether or not milestones have been reached by the company," "The department's view is certainly that some milestones in the grant agreement haven't been reached, and, therefore, the milestone payments that would correspond with those milestones have not been paid"

abc-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "So at some point, understandably, those conversations will reach a conclusion, at which point the answer to your question, I suppose, will become clearer," "But at this stage, those discussions continue to occur in good faith and I think the parties remain hopeful of a resolution"

abc-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

smh Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

smh Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Owners would come on course, see their horse race and leave," "The advice was that it was permitted. But just because something is permitted doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do"

9news Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "As Racing Minister, I was the one that pursued that on behalf of the industry, I don't resile from that, I don't shy away from the fact that I was the one pushing it and proposing it, but it was a mistake,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I was made very quickly aware of the reaction of the community,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club which I then pursued as Racing Minister" "Bearing in mind this is the 100th running of an incredibly significant race so, not just a significant race but a significant running of the race, and the club came to government and said 'would there be support for a small number of people to be on course?'"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's just when you make a blue, just to put your hand up and say, 'I made a blue',"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula wrote : "It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:59:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 2:52:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The change has been closely considered by health officials, who will monitor the implementation of the plan to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone involved," "This will give connections the chance to see their horses compete under strict health protocols"

theherald-au Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "there's a whole lot of work to do"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's really about how the players are allowed to train and practice when they land because they don't want to obviously sit in the hotel room for 14 days without being able to move and do any exercise and practice,"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "If those events go ahead in other cities, then a lot of players will quarantine in those cities rather than having to coming through Melbourne. If they don't go ahead, then everyone will probably be coming to Melbourne as their first stop so we've got to figure that out," "We've got to work on travel bubbles, we've got to work on the issue of crowds"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I'd be hopeful … I'm extremely confident the tournament will go ahead,"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "there's a whole lot of work to do"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's really about how the players are allowed to train and practice when they land because they don't want to obviously sit in the hotel room for 14 days without being able to move and do any exercise and practice,"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "If those events go ahead in other cities, then a lot of players will quarantine in those cities rather than having to coming through Melbourne. If they don't go ahead, then everyone will probably be coming to Melbourne as their first stop so we've got to figure that out," "We've got to work on travel bubbles, we've got to work on the issue of crowds"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I'd be hopeful … I'm extremely confident the tournament will go ahead,"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days," "We'd all love to see connections and maybe some racing fans there during our Group 1 classics, but we don't want to jeopardise our steady exit from restrictions, nor would we want to put at risk the amazing job racing has done to continue right through this pandemic"

theage Saturday, October 10, 2020 6:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

brisbanetimes Friday, October 9, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

theage Friday, October 9, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

watoday Friday, October 9, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Decisions on attendance at major race days will be based on public health advice, which has been our consistent position," "We will give all proposals proper consideration and it's worth noting that interest in the carnival to date from Victorians and racing people interstate has been as strong as ever"

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Decisions on attendance at major race days will be based on public health advice, which has been our consistent position," "We will give all proposals proper consideration and it's worth noting that interest in the carnival to date from Victorians and racing people interstate has been as strong as ever"

smh Wednesday, September 30, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

illawarramercury Friday, September 25, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, September 25, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

yahoo-au Friday, September 25, 2020 12:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, September 25, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The roadmap for regional Victoria outlines that attendances for events such as race meetings will be considered on a case-by-case basis,"

abc-au Friday, September 25, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know why that decision was made,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

bordermail Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:53:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There was to my understanding, one department which was in charge, if you like, and had overall responsibility, and my department, whose role was to assist the control agency, which was in this case DHHS,"

9news Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know that decision was made,"

watoday Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know that decision was made,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:43:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "It's difficult for me to comment on it, Ms Ellyard, I can't speak as to why the representations that appear to have been made to the Hall were not followed through for want of a better description,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "It's difficult for me to comment on it, Ms Ellyard, I can't speak as to why the representations that appear to have been made to the Hall were not followed through for want of a better description,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Those grants will be available to both licensed and unlicensed businesses, restaurants, take away food businesses, pubs, bars, clubs with a payroll under $3 million and we estimate about 11,000 businesses outside the CBD will benefit from that,"

9news Monday, September 14, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Gyms and fitness centres in Melbourne are scheduled to open with heavy restrictions in step three. "

abc-au Friday, September 11, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The timing of the spring carnival means that any kind of significant crowds are unlikely in 2020"

watoday Sunday, September 6, 2020 2:46:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The timing of the spring carnival means that any kind of significant crowds are unlikely in 2020"

brisbanetimes Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it's fair to say that the overwhelming view of those groups so far is the need for certainty and the need to ensure that as we ease restrictions, we head in one direction rather than out and back again,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it's fair to say that the overwhelming view of those groups so far is the need for certainty and the need to ensure that as we ease restrictions, we head in one direction rather than out and back again,"

theage Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a very clear understanding ... that this needs to be done in a way that is a safe, in a way that does not lead to another set of outbreaks," "They're absolutely adamant that as we move out of these restrictions, we should continue to head in the one direction and there's a great understanding of the need to do that in a slow, safe and steady way"

abc-au Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There were on a couple of occasions, early in the program, entreaties from officers in my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,”

theepochtimes Friday, August 14, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Victoria Department ) : “That would be the booking of rooms and the organising of meals and laundry and things of that nature,” “Under the operational plan, the operational control and the ­responsibility for infection control and health matters lay with the Department of Health and Human Services,”

theepochtimes Friday, August 14, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There were on a couple of occasions early in the program, entreaties from officers of my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There were on a couple of occasions early in the program, entreaties from officers of my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I’m not going to engage with you on what can only be described as a gotcha-type question,"

smh Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

watoday Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

smh Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Caulfield Cup ) : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

watoday Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Caulfield Cup ) : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

theage Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There were a number of businesses who did not benefit from the initial tranche of support, given the size of their payroll," "So some of those large restaurants, pubs and hospitality venues will be supported under this $30 million fund for the night-time economy"

abc-au Friday, July 10, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Victorians are looking forward to a well-earned break and tourism operators need every bit of support we can provide to them, but public health has to remain our top priority,"

watoday Friday, June 26, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

watoday Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

theage Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Fury v Wilder III is absolutely the type of event Victoria would be keen to bid for in normal times. "

watoday Monday, June 8, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Fury v Wilder III is absolutely the type of event Victoria would be keen to bid for in normal times. "

theage Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Victoria Justice ) : "As was my practice with all Supreme Court appointments, I discussed those suggested names with the Chief Justice before settling on proposed appointments, and presenting a submission to cabinet,"

theage Monday, June 1, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC’s day in the calendar,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

watoday Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

theage Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

brisbanetimes Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The ability of community sporting clubs to earn revenue, we recognise, is significantly compromised at the moment, for a very good reason though, it's about keeping the community safe,"

watoday Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government will continue doing what is believed the best for sector, we believe relationship with China is a very important relationship,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:16:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government will continue doing what is believed the best for sector, we believe relationship with China is a very important relationship,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The ability of community sporting clubs to earn revenue, we recognise, is significantly compromised at the moment, for a very good reason though, it's about keeping the community safe,"

theage Wednesday, May 13, 2020 5:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We'd be comfortable with Western Australian teams being part of any appropriate quarantine arrangement [in Victoria], if that's the way they choose to go,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’d be comfortable with Western Australian teams being part of any appropriate quarantine arrangement (in Victoria) if that’s the way they choose to go,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

brisbanetimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

smh Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

abc-au Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

smh Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

theage Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

watoday Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do. We've got a lot of international students here in Victoria,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do. We've got a lot of international students here in Victoria,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government contribution will provide a payment of up to $1,100 per student which is effectively the equivalent of two weeks' worth of JobSeeker payments," "It is very important for international students, they are doing it very tough"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government contribution will provide a payment of up to $1,100 per student which is effectively the equivalent of two weeks' worth of JobSeeker payments," "It is very important for international students, they are doing it very tough"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

abc-au Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

theage Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:05:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

smh Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,”

aap-au Monday, April 27, 2020 8:52:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

watoday Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

watoday Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It might well be that, even in an environment where sport is able to recommence, [quarantine hubs] might be the only practical way to have confidence to get through a season without having to stop and start,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're moving to fast-track the local production of ventilators, so that hospitals and health-care workers can continue their extraordinary efforts in caring for those of us who need it most,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're moving to fast-track the local production of ventilators, so that hospitals and health-care workers can continue their extraordinary efforts in caring for those of us who need it most,"

yahoo-au Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We don't expect to be able to accommodate 50,000,"

smh Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:09:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There's lots of individuals who have registered but we really want businesses to sign up,"

9news Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We don't expect to be able to accommodate 50,000,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “There’s lots of individuals who have registered but we really want businesses to sign up,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

brisbanetimes Sunday, April 5, 2020 3:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

smh Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

smh Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:58:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

theage Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This is a glaring omission from the Bill, and one that stakeholders in the tertiary sector have raised as a concern,"

zdnet Monday, March 30, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

watoday Monday, March 23, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

watoday Monday, March 23, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

smh Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Whether a mass gathering refers to workers in an office building or a court house or a school, they (health authorities) will make that decision over the weekend,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Towong Cup day provides a great outing for the family and I encourage visitors to consider making a trip to the Upper Murray,"

bordermail Friday, March 6, 2020 10:33:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Towong Cup day provides a great outing for the family and I encourage visitors to consider making a trip to the Upper Murray,"

bordermail Friday, March 6, 2020 6:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been a real downturn in business. The Chinese community has endured some really unfortunate, unwarranted attention from some quarters," "We don't want the fact that the game is not being played in China to in any way diminish or reduce the relationship that the AFL, [clubs and government] has started to build up with China's community, so we're going to make this game a real celebration"

watoday Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been a real downturn in business. The Chinese community has endured some really unfortunate, unwarranted attention from some quarters," "We don't want the fact that the game is not being played in China to in any way diminish or reduce the relationship that the AFL, [clubs and government] has started to build up with China's community, so we're going to make this game a real celebration"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 4, 2020 7:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

watoday Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

watoday Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

smh Monday, March 2, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

smh Monday, March 2, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management, and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “there are some elements of this that are out of our hands”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management, and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “there are some elements of this that are out of our hands”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Melbourne is the only city in the world to host a Formula One race and a Grand Slam tennis tournament, and we look forward to the Grand Prix celebrating 25 years at Albert Park on March 15,”

themirror Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The campaign will help to bring new tourists to Victoria in the important months that lie ahead,"

illawarramercury Monday, February 24, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "While our trade, tourism and education engagement is crucial, what matters more are the people-to-people relationships, and at this difficult time, it's the people of China we are thinking of,"

xinhuanet_en Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

watoday Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

theage Wednesday, February 19, 2020 3:50:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured and, along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

aap-au Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

theage Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The campaign will help to bring new tourists to Victoria in the important months that lie ahead,"

bordermail Wednesday, February 19, 2020 10:26:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

theherald-au Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:04:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:04:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

bordermail Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Certainly Chinese tourists disperse around many parts of Victoria, certainly down the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island ... near Paynesville and East Gippsland, so there are a number of regional locations,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "No doubt, for a couple of week the fires were probably a deterrent but I think those who have been watching throughout the Australia Open saw that Australia is open,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been significant restrictions on the movement of people and business within China and we're still ascertaining the impacts, the potential impacts, on trade but I don't think that'll be clear for some time," "But you would expect to see that there'd be not just inbound effects, but outbound effects"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Certainly Chinese tourists disperse around many parts of Victoria, certainly down the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island ... near Paynesville and East Gippsland, so there are a number of regional locations,"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "No doubt, for a couple of week the fires were probably a deterrent but I think those who have been watching throughout the Australia Open saw that Australia is open,"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been significant restrictions on the movement of people and business within China and we're still ascertaining the impacts, the potential impacts, on trade but I don't think that'll be clear for some time," "But you would expect to see that there'd be not just inbound effects, but outbound effects"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about John Cain ) : "John Cain's vision was to have a permanent home for the Australian Open right on the doorstep of the city and it's now grown into one of the great sporting precincts of the world,"

abc-au Monday, February 3, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It remains open to the Stawell Athletics Club to accept the review recommendations and associated funding support," "The Government will continue to work with the Victorian Athletic League to support professional running in Victoria"

abc-au Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Peter V landys ) : "One of the things that I came out of the spring carnival thinking was that we spend a bit too much time focused on what NSW is doing and Peter [V'landys] personally,"

theage Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Peter V landys ) : "One of the things that I came out of the spring carnival thinking was that we spend a bit too much time focused on what NSW is doing and Peter [V'landys] personally,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

theage Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

theage Wednesday, November 20, 2019 3:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no doubt that in those months of the year, and particularly when you’ve got quite a large window around games which is required by FIFA for ground availability, June-July in terms of the MCG is somewhat problematic,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Unless the bid is successful the [state government's financial] contribution is zero,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula disse : "O tênis está sendo capaz de fazer isso (quarentena), mas não é algo que é possível na Fórmula 1"

jcrs Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula disse : "O tênis está sendo capaz de fazer isso (quarentena)... mas não é algo que é possível na Fórmula 1"

bemparana Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Tennis has been able to do that... but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One,"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Tennis has been able to do that ... but it’s not something that has been possible for Formula One,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Tennis has been able to do that ... but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One,"

abs-cbnnews Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "We have a responsibility to bring people home - and we are - and we also have a responsibility to protect our incredible major events calendar and to protect the state economy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "We have a responsibility to bring people home - and we are - and we also have a responsibility to protect our incredible major events calendar and to protect the state economy,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ten months from now, I would be very optimistic that the globe will be in a much better place. That's why we were keen to have a later date,"

bordermail Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Tennis has been able to do that [agree to 14 days quarantine for staff and players to hold the Australian Open in February], but it's not something that has been possible for Formula One [to agree to for the race in March],"

smh Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's not forever, we'll be certainly very keen to go back to our traditional season opening slot in 2022,"

smh Wednesday, January 13, 2021 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "This was always going to be the event where we were more on the conservative side in terms of numbers. We want to test the processes,"

Hindu Saturday, December 26, 2020 7:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

illawarramercury Friday, December 11, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

illawarramercury Friday, December 11, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 11, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

maitlandmercury Friday, December 11, 2020 4:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For this first tranche, I would certainly expect demand to outstrip supply, that's been the experience in other parts of the country,"

bordermail Friday, December 11, 2020 3:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is a first come, first served basis," "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway or experience one of our many tours and attractions"

bordermail Friday, December 11, 2020 3:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra nights' accommodation on a weekend getaway or to experience one of our many tours and attractions," "A bit more money in people's pockets means they can see more and do more in regional Victoria – helping local businesses and the people and communities they support to bounce back"

9news Friday, December 11, 2020 12:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway, or experience one of our many tours or attractions,"

abc-au Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Melbourne is the home of Australia's biggest and most-loved sporting events and it's fantastic that we will be able to welcome 30,000 fans to the MCG on each day of the Boxing Day Test," "It's testament to the hard work of all Victorians in fighting the virus that Cricket Australia and the MCC have been able to put together a plan that allows for more supporters than had been originally planned"

theage Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're not handing out $200 up front, there's got to be some appropriate rigour in this for the state,"

dailyadvertiser Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra nights' accommodation on a weekend getaway or to experience one of our many tours and attractions," "A bit more money in people's pockets means they can see more and do more in regional Victoria – helping local businesses and the people and communities they support to bounce back"

9news Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're not handing out $200 up front, there's got to be some appropriate rigour in this for the state,"

maitlandmercury Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:38:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy an extra night's accommodation on the weekend getaway, or experience one of our many tours or attractions,"

abc-au Thursday, December 10, 2020 2:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 9, 2020 3:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

watoday Wednesday, December 9, 2020 10:28:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The natural deadline is that Cricket Australia would love [tickets] to go on sale in the next couple of days so that ultimately becomes a de facto deadline in that they want to know how many tickets they can put on sale,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "Yes, there is a possibility. Ultimately, it'll be in the hands of the Chief Health Officer; it would come as no surprise to you to know that Cricket Australia would like more if they could get more. "

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're still working very closely with Cricket Australia on the Boxing Day Test and I think that'll be another great milestone for Melbourne, the fact that we'll have a significant crowd at the cricket, to enjoy the Aussies take on the Indians,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Hopefully that'll happen in the next few days,"

smh Wednesday, December 9, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ultimately, the diplomacy that is required for the lifting of some of those improper tariffs etc ... the Commonwealth has already indicated that it will be taking that to the WTO and I support that,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I would suggest [the agreement] has pretty significant commentary in it in regards to unimpeded trade which would apparently not be being adhered to,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I’m sure the Commonwealth would not be contemplating tearing [the agreement] up as a consequence of the fact that there are tariffs being imposed, apparently in contravention of it,"

smh Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have spoken to Senator Birmingham on a couple of occasions and I have to say that he and I are in very strong alignment," "I'm also happy to indicate that I've had detailed conversations with the Chinese Consul General to convey Victoria's concerns and Brett Stevens, the Victorian Commissioner in Shanghai, who was on the conversations, has also had two direct meetings with the National Development and Reform Commission in China, again to convey Victoria's concerns"

abc-au Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Ultimately the diplomacy that is required for the lifting of some of those improper tariffs etc ... the Commonwealth has already indicated that it will be taking that to the WTO and I support that,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I would suggest ... CHAFTA has pretty significant commentary in it in regards to unimpeded trade which would apparently not be being adhered to," "I’m sure the Commonwealth would not be contemplating tearing CHAFTA up as a consequence of the fact that there are tariffs being imposed, apparently in contravention on it"

brisbanetimes Thursday, December 3, 2020 3:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,”

thestarkenya Wednesday, December 2, 2020 2:44:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

theherald-au Wednesday, December 2, 2020 12:38:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

abs-cbnnews Tuesday, December 1, 2020 4:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

theage Tuesday, December 1, 2020 12:25:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working closely with Tennis Australia on arrangements for the Australian Open in 2021 and remain confident that it will proceed early next year," "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly"

smh Tuesday, December 1, 2020 11:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly,"

channelnewsasia Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working closely with Tennis Australia on arrangements for the Australian Open in 2021 and remain confident that it will proceed early next year," "Given the health and quarantine protocols that players and support staff will have to adhere to, we understand that Tennis Australia needs to have in-depth discussions with the ATP and WTA, and we support them taking the time to do that thoroughly"

smh Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Jeff Kennett ) : "Jeff says a lot of things, it's not correct. In fact I caught up with the Hawthorn CEO [Justin Reeves] just last week,"

smh Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Jeff Kennett ) : "Jeff says a lot of things, it's not correct. In fact I caught up with the Hawthorn CEO [Justin Reeves] just last week,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, November 26, 2020 3:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

arabnews Thursday, November 26, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,”

wacotrib Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:17:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula disse : "Há uma série de datas possíveis na mesa. Tenho visto relatórios que sugerem que é provável que demore uma ou duas semanas. Acho que ainda é mais provável. Mas não é a única opção. Como você sabe, Roland Garros (Grand Slam na França) atrasou muitos meses e Wimbledon (Inglaterra) nem aconteceu. Ainda acho que é muito mais provável que seja um atraso mais curto do que mais longo"

bemparana Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:09:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

khaleejtimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 1:39:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health [department] and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,”

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 11:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I still think it’s much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,”

themalaymailonline Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

Hindu Wednesday, November 25, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be unfortunate if legitimate members were denied their membership rights," "I'd be quite confident with Steve and Jenny – two of the most experienced party operatives and party elders – would be very mindful of ensuring that there’s a process whereby any problems of that nature can be cured"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:24:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter rather than longer delay,"

afp-en Wednesday, November 25, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be unfortunate if legitimate members were denied their membership rights," "I'd be quite confident with Steve and Jenny – two of the most experienced party operatives and party elders – would be very mindful of ensuring that there’s a process whereby any problems of that nature can be cured"

theage Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

denverpost Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Dan Andrews ) : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble". Last week, Tennis Australia announced that all the lead-up tournaments usually held in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide would be relocated to Victoria state to avoid any conflicts with the differing domestic border restrictions within Australia. But doubt was cast over the lead-up events when Victoria's state Premier Dan Andrews said negotiations on those tournaments and player quarantines were far from a done deal. More AP sports: and Sports. some of the rigor around that”

eagletribune Wednesday, November 25, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There’s a number of potential dates on the table. I’ve seen reports that suggest that it’s likely to be delayed by a week or two. I think that’s still most likely,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The exact nature of that quarantine, whether or not it’s their own bubble, or something more common, is still part of those conversations,” “The quarantine requirements will be those that are ultimately agreed with the public health (authorities) and then it will be a matter for the ATP and the WTA about whether or not they are acceptable”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “An extremely rigorous testing regime will apply to the players both before they leave the port that they come in from and when they arrive,” “And then I imagine consistently through the time they’re in their (biosecure) bubble”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 5:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

smh Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

watoday Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

theherald-au Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a number of potential dates on the title of the report suggests that it's likely they will be delayed by a week or two. I think that's still most likely, but it's not the only option," "I still think it's much more likely that it will be a shorter [delay] rather than a longer one"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 25, 2020 4:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Basically, we have a public events framework in place where organisations that want to put on events make applications, submit COVID-safe plans and get ticked off,"

bordermail Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Whether it is upfront or by reimbursement is part of the design,"

abc-au Wednesday, November 18, 2020 7:43:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The funding has meant that clubs, including 66 in regional areas, have been able to keep their doors open and Victorian racing's non-negotiable animal welfare standards have not been compromised,"

abc-au Tuesday, November 3, 2020 12:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The funding has meant that clubs, including 66 in regional areas, have been able to keep their doors open and Victorian racing's non-negotiable animal welfare standards have not been compromised,"

abc-au Monday, November 2, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The view the government came to was it wasn’t appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week,” “There will be a time for that but next week is not that time”

stabroeknews Thursday, October 29, 2020 9:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,”

japantoday Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The view the government came to was it wasn’t appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week,” “There will be a time for that but next week is not that time”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, October 28, 2020 12:20:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Australian Open, from a logistical point of view, is a significantly greater challenge than cricket," "Apart from the issue of crowds, you've got the issue of getting hundreds of players and their entourages into Melbourne, being quarantined either here or in another part of the country. The logistical issues with the Australian Open are significant"

watoday Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The judgment we've made, certainly informed by the (Cox Plate) reaction of the community, is that it wouldn't conform with community expectations for there to be a thousand or more people ... next week,"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're talking to them about the possibility of some sort of crowds at the Open," "But, quite frankly, getting those logistics, in terms of getting people into Australia and into Melbourne, is the focus of our conversations"

bordermail Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,”

eagletribune Wednesday, October 28, 2020 10:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The view the government came to was it wasn't appropriate in the circumstances to have hundreds of owners congregating at Flemington next week," "There will be a time for that but next week is not that time"

channelnewsasia Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's probably going to be a while before we see 100,000 people back at the MCG, but given we've had no crowds for so long it's a really good start,"

theherald-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "The judgment we've made, certainly informed by the (Cox Plate) reaction of the community, is that it wouldn't conform with community expectations for there to be a thousand or more people ... next week,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're talking to them about the possibility of some sort of crowds at the Open," "But, quite frankly, getting those logistics, in terms of getting people into Australia and into Melbourne, is the focus of our conversations"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Australian Open, from a logistical point of view, is a significantly greater challenge than cricket," "Apart from the issue of crowds, you've got the issue of getting hundreds of players and their entourages into Melbourne, being quarantined either here or in another part of the country. The logistical issues with the Australian Open are significant"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The four days at Flemington will enthral racing fans and the Melbourne Cup will, as always, stop the nation,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 9:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This has been a tough year and it will be just reward for many to have the opportunity to watch the Aussies take on India at our cathedral of sport," "And to have the fixture locked in until 2022 is fantastic"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 8:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The four days at Flemington will enthral racing fans and the Melbourne Cup will, as always, stop the nation,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

watoday Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

9news Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government has determined that next week is not a suitable time for gatherings of that nature,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I have today advised the Victoria Racing Club that connections of horses competing at the Melbourne Cup Carnival will not be permitted to attend the course,"

theage Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Victorian Government is proud to be supporting Bombardier to grow its footprint here in Melbourne, creating more than 50 jobs,”

AsiaOne Tuesday, October 27, 2020 7:35:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The fact of the matter is, Speaker, there has been some disagreement between the Government and the company in regards to whether or not milestones have been reached by the company," "The department's view is certainly that some milestones in the grant agreement haven't been reached, and, therefore, the milestone payments that would correspond with those milestones have not been paid"

abc-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "So at some point, understandably, those conversations will reach a conclusion, at which point the answer to your question, I suppose, will become clearer," "But at this stage, those discussions continue to occur in good faith and I think the parties remain hopeful of a resolution"

abc-au Tuesday, October 27, 2020 8:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

smh Wednesday, October 21, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

smh Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Owners would come on course, see their horse race and leave," "The advice was that it was permitted. But just because something is permitted doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing to do"

9news Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club, which I then pursued as Racing Minister. "

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 7:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "As Racing Minister, I was the one that pursued that on behalf of the industry, I don't resile from that, I don't shy away from the fact that I was the one pushing it and proposing it, but it was a mistake,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 5:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I was made very quickly aware of the reaction of the community,"

abc-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It was a request from the club which I then pursued as Racing Minister" "Bearing in mind this is the 100th running of an incredibly significant race so, not just a significant race but a significant running of the race, and the club came to government and said 'would there be support for a small number of people to be on course?'"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 3:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's just when you make a blue, just to put your hand up and say, 'I made a blue',"

yahoo-au Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula wrote : "It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:03:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:01:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 8:59:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The decision to allow some owners on course for the 100th Cox Plate was motivated only by respect for the occasion & a desire to mark a small step on the path to reopening. It was a mistake, given that other restrictions remain in place, and we've heard the community feedback,"

9news Tuesday, October 20, 2020 2:52:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The change has been closely considered by health officials, who will monitor the implementation of the plan to ensure the health and wellbeing of everyone involved," "This will give connections the chance to see their horses compete under strict health protocols"

theherald-au Tuesday, October 20, 2020 11:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "there's a whole lot of work to do"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's really about how the players are allowed to train and practice when they land because they don't want to obviously sit in the hotel room for 14 days without being able to move and do any exercise and practice,"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "If those events go ahead in other cities, then a lot of players will quarantine in those cities rather than having to coming through Melbourne. If they don't go ahead, then everyone will probably be coming to Melbourne as their first stop so we've got to figure that out," "We've got to work on travel bubbles, we've got to work on the issue of crowds"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I'd be hopeful … I'm extremely confident the tournament will go ahead,"

smh Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:06:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "there's a whole lot of work to do"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It's really about how the players are allowed to train and practice when they land because they don't want to obviously sit in the hotel room for 14 days without being able to move and do any exercise and practice,"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "If those events go ahead in other cities, then a lot of players will quarantine in those cities rather than having to coming through Melbourne. If they don't go ahead, then everyone will probably be coming to Melbourne as their first stop so we've got to figure that out," "We've got to work on travel bubbles, we've got to work on the issue of crowds"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I'd be hopeful … I'm extremely confident the tournament will go ahead,"

theage Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days," "We'd all love to see connections and maybe some racing fans there during our Group 1 classics, but we don't want to jeopardise our steady exit from restrictions, nor would we want to put at risk the amazing job racing has done to continue right through this pandemic"

theage Saturday, October 10, 2020 6:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

brisbanetimes Friday, October 9, 2020 2:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

theage Friday, October 9, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're working very closely with the metropolitan clubs on their aspirations for their big spring race days,"

watoday Friday, October 9, 2020 10:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Decisions on attendance at major race days will be based on public health advice, which has been our consistent position," "We will give all proposals proper consideration and it's worth noting that interest in the carnival to date from Victorians and racing people interstate has been as strong as ever"

watoday Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Decisions on attendance at major race days will be based on public health advice, which has been our consistent position," "We will give all proposals proper consideration and it's worth noting that interest in the carnival to date from Victorians and racing people interstate has been as strong as ever"

smh Wednesday, September 30, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

illawarramercury Friday, September 25, 2020 12:37:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

dailyadvertiser Friday, September 25, 2020 12:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

yahoo-au Friday, September 25, 2020 12:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "All of those passengers returning will now undergo mandatory two-week quarantine at those Melbourne hotels with security guards in place,"

portstephensexaminer Friday, September 25, 2020 11:40:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The roadmap for regional Victoria outlines that attendances for events such as race meetings will be considered on a case-by-case basis,"

abc-au Friday, September 25, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know why that decision was made,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:39:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

bordermail Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:38:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

portstephensexaminer Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:53:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There was to my understanding, one department which was in charge, if you like, and had overall responsibility, and my department, whose role was to assist the control agency, which was in this case DHHS,"

9news Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know that decision was made,"

watoday Wednesday, September 23, 2020 12:43:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "To this day I'm really not quite sure, but I would surmise there was some discussion amongst agency heads and it led to a change in the decision, but I don’t know that decision was made,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:43:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I don't take from it a suggestion that there were no obligations on anybody else in addition to that,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, September 23, 2020 11:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "It's difficult for me to comment on it, Ms Ellyard, I can't speak as to why the representations that appear to have been made to the Hall were not followed through for want of a better description,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 9:32:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula responded : "It's difficult for me to comment on it, Ms Ellyard, I can't speak as to why the representations that appear to have been made to the Hall were not followed through for want of a better description,"

theage Wednesday, September 23, 2020 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Those grants will be available to both licensed and unlicensed businesses, restaurants, take away food businesses, pubs, bars, clubs with a payroll under $3 million and we estimate about 11,000 businesses outside the CBD will benefit from that,"

9news Monday, September 14, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Gyms and fitness centres in Melbourne are scheduled to open with heavy restrictions in step three. "

abc-au Friday, September 11, 2020 12:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The timing of the spring carnival means that any kind of significant crowds are unlikely in 2020"

watoday Sunday, September 6, 2020 2:46:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The timing of the spring carnival means that any kind of significant crowds are unlikely in 2020"

brisbanetimes Sunday, September 6, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it's fair to say that the overwhelming view of those groups so far is the need for certainty and the need to ensure that as we ease restrictions, we head in one direction rather than out and back again,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it's fair to say that the overwhelming view of those groups so far is the need for certainty and the need to ensure that as we ease restrictions, we head in one direction rather than out and back again,"

theage Tuesday, September 1, 2020 1:03:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's a very clear understanding ... that this needs to be done in a way that is a safe, in a way that does not lead to another set of outbreaks," "They're absolutely adamant that as we move out of these restrictions, we should continue to head in the one direction and there's a great understanding of the need to do that in a slow, safe and steady way"

abc-au Tuesday, September 1, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “There were on a couple of occasions, early in the program, entreaties from officers in my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,”

theepochtimes Friday, August 14, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Victoria Department ) : “That would be the booking of rooms and the organising of meals and laundry and things of that nature,” “Under the operational plan, the operational control and the ­responsibility for infection control and health matters lay with the Department of Health and Human Services,”

theepochtimes Friday, August 14, 2020 4:25:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There were on a couple of occasions early in the program, entreaties from officers of my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,"

illawarramercury Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There were on a couple of occasions early in the program, entreaties from officers of my department, where it was our view that police should be on-site at hotels,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, August 12, 2020 8:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I’m not going to engage with you on what can only be described as a gotcha-type question,"

smh Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7:12:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

watoday Sunday, August 2, 2020 3:23:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

smh Sunday, August 2, 2020 12:30:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Caulfield Cup ) : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

watoday Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:06:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Caulfield Cup ) : "I did speak to Gillon this morning once I saw that [October 17 date] and re-obtained the commitment from him that they definitely won’t go head-to-head with one of our major race days whether it’s the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate or otherwise,"

theage Thursday, July 16, 2020 3:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There were a number of businesses who did not benefit from the initial tranche of support, given the size of their payroll," "So some of those large restaurants, pubs and hospitality venues will be supported under this $30 million fund for the night-time economy"

abc-au Friday, July 10, 2020 6:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Victorians are looking forward to a well-earned break and tourism operators need every bit of support we can provide to them, but public health has to remain our top priority,"

watoday Friday, June 26, 2020 12:31:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

watoday Tuesday, June 9, 2020 9:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Gillon McLachlan ) : "Gillon said as recently as yesterday [Monday] that he is in discussions with the WA and SA governments about their border closures. One of the possibilities is that those border closures might mean they have to fit a bye in,"

theage Tuesday, June 9, 2020 5:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Fury v Wilder III is absolutely the type of event Victoria would be keen to bid for in normal times. "

watoday Monday, June 8, 2020 9:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Fury v Wilder III is absolutely the type of event Victoria would be keen to bid for in normal times. "

theage Sunday, June 7, 2020 10:35:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Victoria Justice ) : "As was my practice with all Supreme Court appointments, I discussed those suggested names with the Chief Justice before settling on proposed appointments, and presenting a submission to cabinet,"

theage Monday, June 1, 2020 4:50:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC’s day in the calendar,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 26, 2020 9:21:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

watoday Tuesday, May 26, 2020 11:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

theage Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''Principally, my view is that I don't want them to clash, and I am absolutely confident that they won't. I think in terms of who gets priority, my instinct is that it is the MVRC's day in the calendar,''

brisbanetimes Tuesday, May 26, 2020 10:18:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The ability of community sporting clubs to earn revenue, we recognise, is significantly compromised at the moment, for a very good reason though, it's about keeping the community safe,"

watoday Wednesday, May 13, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government will continue doing what is believed the best for sector, we believe relationship with China is a very important relationship,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 13, 2020 10:16:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government will continue doing what is believed the best for sector, we believe relationship with China is a very important relationship,"

abc-au Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The ability of community sporting clubs to earn revenue, we recognise, is significantly compromised at the moment, for a very good reason though, it's about keeping the community safe,"

theage Wednesday, May 13, 2020 5:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We'd be comfortable with Western Australian teams being part of any appropriate quarantine arrangement [in Victoria], if that's the way they choose to go,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, May 12, 2020 11:55:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’d be comfortable with Western Australian teams being part of any appropriate quarantine arrangement (in Victoria) if that’s the way they choose to go,”

aap-au Tuesday, May 12, 2020 9:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

brisbanetimes Thursday, April 30, 2020 1:28:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

smh Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:55:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

abc-au Thursday, April 30, 2020 12:05:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do,"

yahoo-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:19:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

smh Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

theage Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "When the COVID-19 crisis is over there will be enormous competition for international students. Many of these students don't have to come to Victoria," "They can go to other parts of this country, they can go to Canada, the UK and the USA ... the kind of experience we provide to them, and the kinds of messages that they send home, is a very important part of having international students learn at our institutions"

watoday Wednesday, April 29, 2020 10:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do. We've got a lot of international students here in Victoria,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It is the appropriate and humane thing to do. We've got a lot of international students here in Victoria,"

maitlandmercury Wednesday, April 29, 2020 9:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government contribution will provide a payment of up to $1,100 per student which is effectively the equivalent of two weeks' worth of JobSeeker payments," "It is very important for international students, they are doing it very tough"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 5:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The Government contribution will provide a payment of up to $1,100 per student which is effectively the equivalent of two weeks' worth of JobSeeker payments," "It is very important for international students, they are doing it very tough"

abc-au Wednesday, April 29, 2020 3:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “International students are valued members of the Victorian community and we will have more to say on dedicated support for this important sector shortly”

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 11:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

abc-au Tuesday, April 28, 2020 8:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

theage Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:05:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

watoday Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:52:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,"

smh Tuesday, April 28, 2020 1:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “There is no obvious need for government funds to play a role in this,”

aap-au Monday, April 27, 2020 8:52:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 7:40:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 15, 2020 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

watoday Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

watoday Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:32:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think there will be great reluctance, particularly from the chief medical officer at Commonwealth level but through all the chief health officers to have huge public gatherings in advance of a vaccine,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about William Hussey ) : "I'm sure the ICC and CA will be having all kinds of conversations with Commonwealth authorities and indeed with state authorities but if the question is right now as we sit in April 'is it a difficult proposition', yes, I think it probably is," "That doesn't mean it's out of the question but it's certainly no guarantees about it"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "It might well be that, even in an environment where sport is able to recommence, [quarantine hubs] might be the only practical way to have confidence to get through a season without having to stop and start,"

smh Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're moving to fast-track the local production of ventilators, so that hospitals and health-care workers can continue their extraordinary efforts in caring for those of us who need it most,"

illawarramercury Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:54:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We're moving to fast-track the local production of ventilators, so that hospitals and health-care workers can continue their extraordinary efforts in caring for those of us who need it most,"

yahoo-au Thursday, April 9, 2020 12:08:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We don't expect to be able to accommodate 50,000,"

smh Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:09:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "There's lots of individuals who have registered but we really want businesses to sign up,"

9news Wednesday, April 8, 2020 10:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We don't expect to be able to accommodate 50,000,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “There’s lots of individuals who have registered but we really want businesses to sign up,”

aap-au Wednesday, April 8, 2020 6:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

brisbanetimes Sunday, April 5, 2020 3:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

smh Sunday, April 5, 2020 1:50:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

smh Saturday, April 4, 2020 5:58:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

brisbanetimes Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:59:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “No one needs to spend the day at the beach or the weekend touring around regional Victoria. This will only spread the virus and more people will die,”

theage Saturday, April 4, 2020 4:16:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This is a glaring omission from the Bill, and one that stakeholders in the tertiary sector have raised as a concern,"

zdnet Monday, March 30, 2020 9:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 8:22:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

brisbanetimes Monday, March 23, 2020 5:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Racing is being exceptionally careful and responsible,"

watoday Monday, March 23, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "I think it would be a more general shutdown of anything that's considered non-essential. "

watoday Monday, March 23, 2020 5:17:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

smh Saturday, March 14, 2020 6:13:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:53:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Whether a mass gathering refers to workers in an office building or a court house or a school, they (health authorities) will make that decision over the weekend,"

maitlandmercury Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:45:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "The relationship is very strong but there will nevertheless be delicate conversations, I don't propose to conduct those conversations in the public domain," "There is a licence fee that would normally be payable ... there will be discussions between the Grand Prix Corporation and Formula One management about the nature of that fee, about whether it's payable"

brisbanetimes Saturday, March 14, 2020 8:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Towong Cup day provides a great outing for the family and I encourage visitors to consider making a trip to the Upper Murray,"

bordermail Friday, March 6, 2020 10:33:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Towong Cup day provides a great outing for the family and I encourage visitors to consider making a trip to the Upper Murray,"

bordermail Friday, March 6, 2020 6:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been a real downturn in business. The Chinese community has endured some really unfortunate, unwarranted attention from some quarters," "We don't want the fact that the game is not being played in China to in any way diminish or reduce the relationship that the AFL, [clubs and government] has started to build up with China's community, so we're going to make this game a real celebration"

watoday Wednesday, March 4, 2020 10:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been a real downturn in business. The Chinese community has endured some really unfortunate, unwarranted attention from some quarters," "We don't want the fact that the game is not being played in China to in any way diminish or reduce the relationship that the AFL, [clubs and government] has started to build up with China's community, so we're going to make this game a real celebration"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, March 4, 2020 7:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

watoday Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

watoday Tuesday, March 3, 2020 12:46:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

smh Monday, March 2, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

smh Monday, March 2, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management, and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “there are some elements of this that are out of our hands”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

brisbanetimes Monday, March 2, 2020 8:23:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I've got the latest information from both the Commonwealth and Formula One management, and the grand prix is going ahead as planned,”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “there are some elements of this that are out of our hands”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Andrew Westacott ) : “The latest information from [grand prix chief executive] Andrew Westacott and the team is they're up on last year,”

theage Monday, March 2, 2020 7:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Melbourne is the only city in the world to host a Formula One race and a Grand Slam tennis tournament, and we look forward to the Grand Prix celebrating 25 years at Albert Park on March 15,”

themirror Thursday, February 27, 2020 12:57:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The campaign will help to bring new tourists to Victoria in the important months that lie ahead,"

illawarramercury Monday, February 24, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "While our trade, tourism and education engagement is crucial, what matters more are the people-to-people relationships, and at this difficult time, it's the people of China we are thinking of,"

xinhuanet_en Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

watoday Thursday, February 20, 2020 12:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

theage Wednesday, February 19, 2020 3:50:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured and, along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

aap-au Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:49:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “The Stawell Gift is more than a footrace, it’s part of the sporting folklore of this state. We’re delighted to be able to bring all the important players together to ensure that the event is secured, and along with it, the jobs and investment supported by it,”

theage Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:07:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The campaign will help to bring new tourists to Victoria in the important months that lie ahead,"

bordermail Wednesday, February 19, 2020 10:26:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

theherald-au Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

portstephensexaminer Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:04:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

illawarramercury Tuesday, February 4, 2020 10:04:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "They will be preparing a campaign, a very significant campaign, into other parts of southeast Asia, New Zealand, Europe and the Americas,"

bordermail Tuesday, February 4, 2020 9:15:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Certainly Chinese tourists disperse around many parts of Victoria, certainly down the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island ... near Paynesville and East Gippsland, so there are a number of regional locations,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "No doubt, for a couple of week the fires were probably a deterrent but I think those who have been watching throughout the Australia Open saw that Australia is open,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been significant restrictions on the movement of people and business within China and we're still ascertaining the impacts, the potential impacts, on trade but I don't think that'll be clear for some time," "But you would expect to see that there'd be not just inbound effects, but outbound effects"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:51:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Certainly Chinese tourists disperse around many parts of Victoria, certainly down the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island ... near Paynesville and East Gippsland, so there are a number of regional locations,"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "No doubt, for a couple of week the fires were probably a deterrent but I think those who have been watching throughout the Australia Open saw that Australia is open,"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There's been significant restrictions on the movement of people and business within China and we're still ascertaining the impacts, the potential impacts, on trade but I don't think that'll be clear for some time," "But you would expect to see that there'd be not just inbound effects, but outbound effects"

smh Tuesday, February 4, 2020 4:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about John Cain ) : "John Cain's vision was to have a permanent home for the Australian Open right on the doorstep of the city and it's now grown into one of the great sporting precincts of the world,"

abc-au Monday, February 3, 2020 12:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It remains open to the Stawell Athletics Club to accept the review recommendations and associated funding support," "The Government will continue to work with the Victorian Athletic League to support professional running in Victoria"

abc-au Thursday, December 19, 2019 11:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Peter V landys ) : "One of the things that I came out of the spring carnival thinking was that we spend a bit too much time focused on what NSW is doing and Peter [V'landys] personally,"

theage Wednesday, December 18, 2019 6:19:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Peter V landys ) : "One of the things that I came out of the spring carnival thinking was that we spend a bit too much time focused on what NSW is doing and Peter [V'landys] personally,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 5:50:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 9:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

theage Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:02:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “Developers, unions, companies, businesspeople, all sorts of people were invited to attend fundraisers or invited to attend lunches or invited to make a donation,”

theage Wednesday, November 20, 2019 3:48:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "There is no doubt that in those months of the year, and particularly when you’ve got quite a large window around games which is required by FIFA for ground availability, June-July in terms of the MCG is somewhat problematic,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:11:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Unless the bid is successful the [state government's financial] contribution is zero,"

brisbanetimes Tuesday, November 19, 2019 8:11:00 AM EAT