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,"

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,"

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,”

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 said : "That is not a reasonable test or a reasonable expectation,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "That is not a reasonable test or a reasonable expectation,"

bordermail Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Taylor Swift ) : "I think the Taylor Swift thing didn't help this year,"

qt Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's been a tough month for racing so I think a lot of once-a-year racegoers have probably made the decision not to go this year"

qt Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Taylor Swift ) : "I think the Taylor Swift thing didn't help this year,"

9news Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As I understand it in this situation scans have shown that the horses are unfit,"

abc-au Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life"

watoday Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,"

watoday Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life"

smh Friday, October 18, 2019 11:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,"

smh Friday, October 18, 2019 11:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "After the live-baiting story broke a few years ago, there's been a massive focus on how many dogs are bred and how they are rehomed,"

9news Friday, October 18, 2019 5:36:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “After the live-baiting story broke a few years ago, there’s been a massive focus on how many dogs are bred and how they are rehomed,”

theage Friday, October 18, 2019 2:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,” “Even if Racing Victoria can say with certainty what happens to a racehorse once they are retired, what no one can say with certainty is what might happen with them two years or five years later … when they are no longer within the sight of racing authorities anywhere in the country”

theage Friday, October 18, 2019 2:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government strongly supports the efforts of racing integrity bodies – in conjunction with Victoria Police and other authorities where appropriate – to ensure the highest standards of integrity and animal welfare,"

smh Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I can’t speak in detail about the progress of those discussions, but I’ve got no doubt that Development Victoria and Atlantic Group are working together in good faith to try and find an acceptable resolution,”

theage Wednesday, September 25, 2019 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I can’t speak in detail about the progress of those discussions, but I’ve got no doubt that Development Victoria and Atlantic Group are working together in good faith to try and find an acceptable resolution,”

smh Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:53:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The legislation ... won't stop people who continue to try and circumvent the law, but what it will ensure is that there is a strong response from government and from leagues,"

bordermail Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “From Victoria's perspective, we maintain a strong and growing relationship with China through mutually beneficial projects including the Belt and Road Initiative,”

theage Monday, August 12, 2019 5:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula declared : "all options should be on the table"

theage Friday, August 2, 2019 5:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We want to hear from the public about what they want to see at the square. We also want to hear from the review team about how we can make the square viable in an ongoing sense," "We want to end up with the best built form, the best public space, the best flow we can get, and we need to try and find a balance between all of those objectives"

theage Friday, August 2, 2019 5:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "Beyond the direct benefits to Melbourne and Victoria, the contract extension provides confidence for our world-leading events industry and allows the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to further enhance and develop the event for the benefit of fans,"

brisbanetimes Friday, July 19, 2019 6:36:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "Beyond the direct benefits to Melbourne and Victoria, the contract extension provides confidence for our world-leading events industry and allows the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to further enhance and develop the event for the benefit of fans,"

theage Friday, July 19, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Indeed, the most recent figures would say that the unemployment rate in Gippsland is 3.5 per cent, as against a regional Victoria average of 4.2 per cent,"

abc-au Saturday, June 22, 2019 3:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As for prizemoney levels for the spring carnival specifically, it’s important to note that Victorian racing is yet to announce its plans for this spring, but you can be sure we will have more to say in the coming weeks,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, June 6, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We also spend money to make sure our tracks and training facilities are the best in the country, so the industry can be sure of its long-term future," "There was $72 million in the budget for infrastructure and other industry support. That’s on the back of $17.5 million we committed last year for the construction of new training facilities at Cranbourne and Pakenham and $10m of support for the new club stand at Flemington"

brisbanetimes Thursday, June 6, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As for prizemoney levels for the spring carnival specifically, it’s important to note that Victorian racing is yet to announce its plans for this spring, but you can be sure we will have more to say in the coming weeks,"

smh Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:54:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We also spend money to make sure our tracks and training facilities are the best in the country, so the industry can be sure of its long-term future," "There was $72 million in the budget for infrastructure and other industry support. That’s on the back of $17.5 million we committed last year for the construction of new training facilities at Cranbourne and Pakenham and $10m of support for the new club stand at Flemington"

smh Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:54:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Team ) : "This is huge news for basketball lovers who will travel from all corners of Australia to watch our Boomers take on Team USA at Marvel Stadium this August,"

theage Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:31:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “More people than ever before are travelling to and around Victoria,”

theage Friday, April 19, 2019 6:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’re getting on with making the home of sport and entertainment even better and by doing so we’re creating thousands of jobs and bringing tens of thousands of visitors right here to Victoria,”

9news Wednesday, April 3, 2019 6:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''I think that's probably undeniable (that there is a culture problem),''

theage Monday, February 11, 2019 8:14:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This investigation demonstrates that integrity officials of Racing Victoria will enforce the rules of racing without fear or favour,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:16:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula added : “There is a lot to be done in terms of building the Victorian-Indian relationship and what better way than here at the cricket?”

smh Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula added : “There is a lot to be done in terms of building the Victorian-Indian relationship and what better way than here at the cricket?”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Perpetrators who have used a position of power and trust, or their standing in the community, as part of the commission of these offences will no longer be able to use good character in mitigation of sentences,"

smh Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For too long child sex offenders have used evidence of their good character to argue for more lenient sentencing – we're changing that,"

smh Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:20:00 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,"

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,"

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,”

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 said : "That is not a reasonable test or a reasonable expectation,"

dailyadvertiser Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:39:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "That is not a reasonable test or a reasonable expectation,"

bordermail Wednesday, November 13, 2019 5:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Taylor Swift ) : "I think the Taylor Swift thing didn't help this year,"

qt Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "It's been a tough month for racing so I think a lot of once-a-year racegoers have probably made the decision not to go this year"

qt Wednesday, November 6, 2019 2:14:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula told ( about Taylor Swift ) : "I think the Taylor Swift thing didn't help this year,"

9news Wednesday, November 6, 2019 6:37:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As I understand it in this situation scans have shown that the horses are unfit,"

abc-au Thursday, October 31, 2019 6:30:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life"

watoday Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,"

watoday Saturday, October 19, 2019 1:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula says : "every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life"

smh Friday, October 18, 2019 11:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,"

smh Friday, October 18, 2019 11:27:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : "After the live-baiting story broke a few years ago, there's been a massive focus on how many dogs are bred and how they are rehomed,"

9news Friday, October 18, 2019 5:36:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : “After the live-baiting story broke a few years ago, there’s been a massive focus on how many dogs are bred and how they are rehomed,”

theage Friday, October 18, 2019 2:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “Every horse should be traced from foal to the end of its life, that doesn’t happen at the moment,” “Even if Racing Victoria can say with certainty what happens to a racehorse once they are retired, what no one can say with certainty is what might happen with them two years or five years later … when they are no longer within the sight of racing authorities anywhere in the country”

theage Friday, October 18, 2019 2:09:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The government strongly supports the efforts of racing integrity bodies – in conjunction with Victoria Police and other authorities where appropriate – to ensure the highest standards of integrity and animal welfare,"

smh Wednesday, October 9, 2019 10:34:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I can’t speak in detail about the progress of those discussions, but I’ve got no doubt that Development Victoria and Atlantic Group are working together in good faith to try and find an acceptable resolution,”

theage Wednesday, September 25, 2019 1:36:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “I can’t speak in detail about the progress of those discussions, but I’ve got no doubt that Development Victoria and Atlantic Group are working together in good faith to try and find an acceptable resolution,”

smh Wednesday, September 25, 2019 12:53:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "The legislation ... won't stop people who continue to try and circumvent the law, but what it will ensure is that there is a strong response from government and from leagues,"

bordermail Thursday, September 12, 2019 7:21:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “From Victoria's perspective, we maintain a strong and growing relationship with China through mutually beneficial projects including the Belt and Road Initiative,”

theage Monday, August 12, 2019 5:05:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula declared : "all options should be on the table"

theage Friday, August 2, 2019 5:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We want to hear from the public about what they want to see at the square. We also want to hear from the review team about how we can make the square viable in an ongoing sense," "We want to end up with the best built form, the best public space, the best flow we can get, and we need to try and find a balance between all of those objectives"

theage Friday, August 2, 2019 5:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "Beyond the direct benefits to Melbourne and Victoria, the contract extension provides confidence for our world-leading events industry and allows the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to further enhance and develop the event for the benefit of fans,"

brisbanetimes Friday, July 19, 2019 6:36:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Prix ) : "Beyond the direct benefits to Melbourne and Victoria, the contract extension provides confidence for our world-leading events industry and allows the Australian Grand Prix Corporation to further enhance and develop the event for the benefit of fans,"

theage Friday, July 19, 2019 1:29:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Indeed, the most recent figures would say that the unemployment rate in Gippsland is 3.5 per cent, as against a regional Victoria average of 4.2 per cent,"

abc-au Saturday, June 22, 2019 3:58:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As for prizemoney levels for the spring carnival specifically, it’s important to note that Victorian racing is yet to announce its plans for this spring, but you can be sure we will have more to say in the coming weeks,"

brisbanetimes Thursday, June 6, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We also spend money to make sure our tracks and training facilities are the best in the country, so the industry can be sure of its long-term future," "There was $72 million in the budget for infrastructure and other industry support. That’s on the back of $17.5 million we committed last year for the construction of new training facilities at Cranbourne and Pakenham and $10m of support for the new club stand at Flemington"

brisbanetimes Thursday, June 6, 2019 2:22:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "As for prizemoney levels for the spring carnival specifically, it’s important to note that Victorian racing is yet to announce its plans for this spring, but you can be sure we will have more to say in the coming weeks,"

smh Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:54:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "We also spend money to make sure our tracks and training facilities are the best in the country, so the industry can be sure of its long-term future," "There was $72 million in the budget for infrastructure and other industry support. That’s on the back of $17.5 million we committed last year for the construction of new training facilities at Cranbourne and Pakenham and $10m of support for the new club stand at Flemington"

smh Thursday, June 6, 2019 1:54:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said ( about Team ) : "This is huge news for basketball lovers who will travel from all corners of Australia to watch our Boomers take on Team USA at Marvel Stadium this August,"

theage Wednesday, May 15, 2019 12:31:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “More people than ever before are travelling to and around Victoria,”

theage Friday, April 19, 2019 6:00:00 PM EAT

Martin Pakula said : “We’re getting on with making the home of sport and entertainment even better and by doing so we’re creating thousands of jobs and bringing tens of thousands of visitors right here to Victoria,”

9news Wednesday, April 3, 2019 6:57:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula told : ''I think that's probably undeniable (that there is a culture problem),''

theage Monday, February 11, 2019 8:14:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "This investigation demonstrates that integrity officials of Racing Victoria will enforce the rules of racing without fear or favour,"

brisbanetimes Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:16:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula added : “There is a lot to be done in terms of building the Victorian-Indian relationship and what better way than here at the cricket?”

smh Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:59:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula added : “There is a lot to be done in terms of building the Victorian-Indian relationship and what better way than here at the cricket?”

brisbanetimes Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:42:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "Perpetrators who have used a position of power and trust, or their standing in the community, as part of the commission of these offences will no longer be able to use good character in mitigation of sentences,"

smh Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:20:00 AM EAT

Martin Pakula said : "For too long child sex offenders have used evidence of their good character to argue for more lenient sentencing – we're changing that,"

smh Tuesday, December 12, 2017 7:20:00 AM EAT