I rise to make a contribution to this debate and in particular I focus my comments on the proposed standing committee. I have looked at the proposal in every way possible, I think, and the only description I can give it is of a group of people attempting to flex some political muscle and ignoring …
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria)— My question is to the Minister for Planning. Can the minister advise the house how the Brumby government is committed to supporting the development of strong, vibrant local communities across Victoria through the Creating Better Places program? Hon. J. M. MADDEN (Minister for Planning)— I welcome the question. I know the…
I was astonished to read in last week’s Weekly Times quotes from the federal Liberal member for Corangamite, Stewart McArthur, stating that he had not picked up resentment amongst voters in his electorate on interest rates or workplace reforms. In relating what the current issues are in the electorate Mr McArthur simply said, ‘If we…
Sport and recreation organisations in Colac and surrounding areas now have more chances to get the community involved in physical activity, thanks to a new round of Brumby Government funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for funds under the Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent initiatives, to…
Sport and recreation organisations in Colac and surrounding areas now have more chances to get the community involved in physical activity, thanks to a new round of Brumby Government funding. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney is encouraging local sports clubs to apply for funds under the Country Action Grant Scheme and Victalent initiatives, to…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Regional and Rural Development and Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation in the other place, Jacinta Allan. Last week the minister launched a $3.96 million initiative to attract skilled migrants to regional Victoria. This is part of the Brumby government’s skilled migration strategy. The Global Skills for…
I rise to congratulate the Warrnambool City Council on being commended in statewide awards recognising excellence in early childhood services. The council’s Welcome to Warrnambool Early Years Service helps in making it easier for children born overseas to make the transition to kindergarten and has been highly commended at the second annual ‘early years’ awards …
The State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today welcomed a grant from the Brumby Government to the Koroit Agriculture Society. Ms Tierney said the grant would contribute towards the cost of erecting a roof over the sheep pavillion. “This grant to Koroit Agriculture Society is one of the 44 Agricultural & Pastoral Society Grants…
The State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today welcomed a grant from the Brumby Government to the Warrnambool Agriculture Society Inc. Ms Tierney said the grant would contribute towards the cost of upgrading the electricity throughout the showgrounds. “This grant to Warrnambool Agriculture Society Inc is one of the 44 Agricultural & Pastoral Society…
The State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today welcomed a grant from the Brumby Government to the Colac & District Pastoral & Agriculture Society. Ms Tierney said the grant would contribute towards the cost of upgrading the electrical supply system. “This grant to Colac & District Pastoral & Agriculture Society is one of the…
The State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today welcomed a grant from the Brumby Government to the Port Fairy Agriculture, Pastoral & Horticulture Society. Ms Tierney said the grant would contribute towards the cost of instyalling and plumbing a 20 unit shower block with hot and cold water. “This grant to Port Fairy Agriculture,…
The State Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today welcomed a grant from the Brumby Government to the Camperdown Pastoral & Agriculture Society Inc. Ms Tierney said the grant would contribute towards the cost of upgrading the Art and Craft display facility “This grant to Camperdown Pastoral & Agriculture Society Inc is one of the…
Organisations from Western Victoria have been encouraged to apply for funding to establish a men’s shed following the announcement of funding which will see new sheds established in areas of high need across the state, the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said today. The Brumby Government announced the $2 million first round of the…
Inverleigh residents will benefit from a $50,000 Brumby Government grant to support a key urban improvement and revitalisation project, local MP Gayle Tierney announced today. Golden Plains Shire Council will receive $50,000 for the construction of a river walk on the Leigh River to connect the existing walking tracks in the township, and the pedestrian…
I rise to mention a vital service for not only Victorians but all Australians experiencing various difficulties in life. The Lifeline service began in 1963 after the late Reverend Dr Sir Alan Walker received a call from a distressed man who days later took his own life. Only days after the service was established, Lifeline…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Regional and Rural Development in the other place, Jacinta Allan. Last week the minister announced a grant of $300 000 from the Brumby government to upgrade the electricity supply in the Heywood industrial corridor. The project will create the capacity for the upgrade of major infrastructure in…
I wish to speak in support of the Fisheries Amendment Bill. The allocation of natural resources is always a point for debate and indeed controversy. The allocation of natural resources, who gets to use them and how are key factors in this debate. As previous speakers have outlined, this matter comes before us as a…
Last week in Port Fairy a number of announcements were made by the Minister for Regional and Rural Development in the other place, including a $1.5 million state government grant for the Port Fairy port. The Port Fairy economy centres around tourism and fishing, both of which will be significantly enhanced due to this grant. …
The Cressy and District Neighbourhood Centre will be one of 29 Neighbourhood Houses to receive a $3350 grant to improve its services to the local community under the Brumby Government’s Neighbourhood House Foundation Grants program, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said. “The Brumby Government recognises the valuable contributions Neighbourhood Houses across the state make…
My adjournment matter is directed at the Minister for Mental Health in the other place, Ms Neville. In early September the minister announced that the Mindlinx mental health first aid course would be available at no cost to volunteers in Geelong to better support people with mental illness. I congratulate the minister on the announcement,…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria)— My question is to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Can the minister inform the house of the outcomes of the PricewaterhouseCoopers audit of compliance with the service agreement between Parks Victoria and the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre? Mr JENNINGS (Minister for Environment and Climate Change)— The last time I…
The Howard Government’s failure to put downward pressure on interest rates is putting more and more pressure on vulnerable Victorians trying to find a home to rent in the Warrnambool, Member for western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said. Commenting on the Office of Housing’s Victorian June Quarter Rental report, Ms Tierney said the Howard Government’s failure…