HOUSING: AFFORDABILITY

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…

Vestas Announcement: 130 Jobs Lost

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…