I rise to speak on the annual report of the Supreme Court of Victoria for 2005-06. The Supreme Court of Victoria is the supreme court in the state and is governed by the Supreme Court Act 1986. It is equal in status to the legislature and the executive government, and it is imperative in a…
On 4 August, along with hundreds of other country football fans, I enjoyed a very entertaining football match between Penshurst and Woorndoo. My colleague for Western Victoria Region, David Koch, was also present. We then opened the new amenity facilities at the Penshurst Football Netball Club. The $67 000 amenity room redevelopment was able to …
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria)— My question is also to the Minister for Planning. Access to affordable and appropriate housing is a critical element in building sustainable, diverse and inclusive communities. I ask the minister to advise the house what initiatives VicUrban is undertaking to improve access to affordable housing in Victoria. Hon. J. M. MADDEN…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, has laid blame on the Federal Government for the closure of the Vestas factory in Portland resulting in the loss of 130 jobs. “This is what happens when a Federal Government does not support new cutting-edge industries and refuses to embrace a suite of different technologies to address energy…
It is with honour that I rise to pay tribute to the first woman elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly, Mrs Fanny Brownbill. Fanny Brownbill was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1938 after her husband, William Brownbill — who previously held the seat — died whilst in office. Fanny held the seat until her…
Local community groups, search and rescue organisations, councils and waterway authorities have been encouraged to apply for funding to improve waterway access and safety by Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria. Ms Tierney welcomed the announcement by Roads and Ports Minister, Tim Pallas, to inject $5 million into the Boating Safety and Facilities Program (BSFP).…
Member for Western Victoria, GayleTierney last night gave an adjournment motion speech in parliament stressingthe importance of manufacturing inGeelong. Ms Tierney also called onthe Minister for Industry and Trade, Theo Theophanous, to advise of thestrategy and subsequent implementation of the $24 million Investment and InnovationFund from the Federal and State Governments, and Ford. “Many people…
My question is to the Minister for Information and Communication Technology. The minister previously noted that information and communications technology (ICT) is an important sector that impacts on the rest of the economy. Can he inform the house of Victoria’s recent record in attracting new investments in the ICT sector, particularly in regional Victoria? …
I rise to make a statement on the Centre for Adult Education’s annual report for 2006. The Centre for Adult Education (CAE) provides learning opportunities to the Victorian community through an extended range of programs and services. The centre receives state government funding through the adult community and further education (ACFE) division to provide accredited…
Australian Medical Association in 2004. Her involvement in the Victorian Indigenous Family Violence Task Force and the National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group gave her an opportunity to contribute to her community, and as such she was recognised for her efforts with the national NAIDOC Youth of the Year award and the Victorian Ricci Marks Young…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Industry and Trade. Ford Geelong recently announced it would close its in-line six-cylinder engine plant in 2010 with the loss of 600 full-time jobs. The Geelong economy is vibrant at the moment with over 6000 jobs created in the last 12 months. As a matter of fact,…
On 20 July I attended with the then Minister for Community Services, Gavin Jennings, and many supporters, the Alcoa Celebrate All Abilities Festival launch and the Bar None local leadership project. The catchcry of the state government initiative is ‘Bar none’ because the state government is committed to a world where everyone can participate without…
I rise to speak in support of this bill. What I have found since being elected is that I have been provided with an opportunity to meet with a whole range of people from diverse backgrounds who confront a number of issues in their daily lives. The area of people with differing abilities is one…
I rise to speak in support of the Magistrates’ Court and Coroners Acts Amendment Bill 2007. As we have heard from previous speakers, the bill makes six separate but interrelated amendments to the Magistrates’ Court Act 1989 and also the Coroners Act. I do not wish to cover all six proposed amendments, but I will…
I rise to mention another example of the small towns development fund in recent times. On Monday, 25 June, I was in Lismore to announce on behalf of Mr John Brumby, the then Treasurer and Minister for Regional and Rural Development in the other place, and now of course the Premier of this great state, …
A new amenities and change room facility was officially opened at the Penshurst Recreation Reserve on Saturday as part of the Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball Program.. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney was part of the official proceedings that followed the Penshurst Football and Netball Club’s final home and away football match of…