Labor Parliamentary Secretary for Employment, Gayle Tierney moved a motion in State Parliament yesterday calling on the Napthine Government to get serious about jobs and job creation in Victoria. The motion called on Victoria’s Economy and Infrastructure References Committee to inquire into, consider and report on Victoria’s increasing unemployment rate. However the State Government has…
On Wednesday, 19 March, I was at Ashby Primary School in Geelong West for National Ride2School Day. I have had the pleasure of attending Ashby Primary School on a number of occasions, and each time I visit the school the staff and students are brimming with enthusiasm and vigour. Last Wednesday was no different. Many…
I commend the Geelong West Neighbourhood House committee for its efforts in organising WestFEST last Sunday afternoon. It was a real local festival celebrating local artists, local produce and local activities. The festival vindicated the need for the committee, which is soundly committed to bringing the local community together, providing support and fostering engagement. I…
My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Premier, and it is in relation to the jobs crisis in this state. I draw the attention of the Premier to an article in the Age today which says: Victoria has become the hardest place on the mainland to find a job. The latest vacancy…