My constituency question today is directed to the Minister for Women, Fiona Richardson. Recently the minister and I attended the Victorian gender equality strategy consultation in Warrnambool, held at the Lighthouse Theatre. The consultation was a chance for people from all walks of life to contribute their ideas and priorities for how the strategy should…
Can I also indicate that I speak on this with great pleasure, because it is so unusual for this house on a Wednesday to have a discussion that, one, is heard and I think also is seriously meaningful in a collegiate sense. I think across the board, regardless of our political flavours and colourings, the…
I am pleased to make a statement on the Cancer Council Victoria Annual Report 2015. I note from the outset that as a result of the Cancer Council Victoria’s conversion to a company limited by guarantee on 1 October 2015, the financial reports are for the period 1 January to 30 September 2015 only. The cancer council continued…
The Andrews Labor government is leading the way to create job opportunities and drive economic growth across regional Victoria. Before the 2014 state election Labor committed to creating 100 000 full-time jobs in the first two years of government, and we are on track to deliver that commitment and deliver it ahead of time. Data released in…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Emergency Services in the other place. It is in relation to fire safety in my electorate of Western Victoria Region. Fire season is fast approaching, and it is important for all people across the state to be prepared. Fire brigades within my electorate and across the state…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Portland on Saturday 10 September 2016. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP encouraged locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 14 September 2016. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshops across the State. In total 395 workshops were held in the last…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support for women and children experiencing family violence in the Colac region. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced $108,642 in new funding for Child FIRST and Integrated Family Service provider, Colac Area Health. It’s part of a $5.65 million statewide funding boost. The funding will…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing more support for women and children experiencing family violence in the South West. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced $215,177 in new funding for Child FIRST and Integrated Family Service providers in the South West. It’s part of a $5.65 million statewide funding boost. The funding…
Sporting clubs in Western Victoria looking to open more doors for women and girls to play the sports they love are being urged to apply for a VicHealth funding grant. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program are now open to community sports clubs in Western…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving young Victorians in Western Victoria more opportunities to have a greater say in the decisions that affect their communities. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a new grants round for the Labor Government’s Rural and Regional Local Government Youth Engagement Program is open, which is giving…
An upgrade to Casterton Secondary Colleges is a step closer with architect firm, Cooper Scaife Achitects appointed to design the $750,000 school upgrade. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the $750,000 for Casterton Secondary College – announced in April from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget – would go towards an upgrade to the school’s…
An upgrade to Grovedale Secondary Colleges is a step closer with architect firm, 1:1 Architects appointed to design the $7 million school upgrade. This follows an announcement in April from the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP that $7 million for Grovedale Secondary College from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget would go towards an upgrade…
Upgrades to Brauer and Warrnambool Secondary Colleges are a step closer with architect firm, Bradbury Dicker Group appointed to design the $8.6 million school upgrade. This follows an announcement in April from the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP that $4 million for Brauer College and $4.6 million for Warrnambool College from the 2016/17…
An upgrade to Portland Secondary Colleges is a step closer with architect firm, 1:1 Architects appointed to design the $2 million school upgrade. This follows an announcement in April from the Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP that $2 million for Portland Secondary College from the 2016/17 Victorian Budget would go towards an upgrade…
It will be of no surprise that my question also is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Luke Donnellan. I do recall that I raised the issue of the state of roads in the south-west prior to the winter break. I am pleased that Mr Purcell also raised it again today, and I am…
Last month I had the pleasure of announcing $323 000 worth of Andrews Labor government funding for yet another road safety improvement project on the Forrest-Apollo Bay Road. This funding will address a history of run-off-road crashes, near misses and head-on collisions due to the curves along these roads, by installing guide posts, curve alignment markers,…
On another note, I was delighted to represent the Minister for Mental Health in Warrnambool last month at a wellbeing service provider forum. The forum was a chance to have a discussion with key figures in the mental health sector in western Victoria regarding the unique circumstances facing farmers in regional Victoria who may be…
On a final note, I wish to thank the Surf Coast shire and local members at Modewarre as well as the state government for providing moneys to revitalise the Mount Moriac Reserve at Modewarre with resurfaced tennis courts, the addition of basketball and netball rings and the creation of an open play space — — The ACTING…
Western Victoria will pay tribute to Victoria’s brave servicemen and women on Vietnam Veterans Day on Thursday 18 August, the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Gayle Tierney MP, Member for Western Victoria announced today that 8 schools from Western Victoria would attend a special service at the Shrine of Remembrance. Their travel…
Tonight my adjournment matter is for the Minister for Training and Skills, Steve Herbert. I take this opportunity to thank him for ensuring that learning and further education are again at the centre of the state’s priorities in Victoria. The point I want to raise is the issue of the countless number of people who…
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans Day, I am pleased to congratulate two students from western Victoria who have been selected to take part in the 2016 Vietnam history study tour. The students, Lauren McIlveen of Camperdown College and Georgia Perris of Horsham College, are among…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping the Portland Smallbore Rifle Club upgrade its shooting range facilities. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced a $15,000 Shooting Sports Facilities Program grant. The club is one of 74 across the state sharing in more than $3 million funding. The grant will go towards an…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping Warrnambool Rifle Clubs upgrade their shooting range facilities. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that 2 of the 74 clubs across the state sharing in more than $3 million Shooting Sports Facilities Program funding were from Warrnambool. Recipients included: Warrnambool Field and Game Inc –…
The number of Victorian patients waiting for elective surgery is at its lowest level since June 2010. The latest Victorian Health Services Performance data, released on August 1 2016, shows the state’s hospitals admitted and treated 48,222 patients from the elective surgery waiting list in the June quarter – the highest number ever. On 30…
New figures show Moyne Shire patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident…
New figures show Warrnambool patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The improved performance reflects Labor’s determination to fix the ambulance crisis, left by the previous Liberal…
New figures show Glenelg patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
New figures show Golden Plains patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident…
New figures show Corangamite patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
New figures show Colac-Otway patients are receiving a quicker response from their ambulance service. Released by Acting Minister for Ambulance Services, James Merlino, the new Ambulance Victoria figures show significant improvement since the election of the Andrews Labor Government. The average time for an ambulance to reach the scene of a Code 1 accident or…
CFA volunteers in South Barwon will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by volunteer…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in South Barwon will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy additional…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Torquay will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups…
Volunteer coast guards in the Surf Coast will share in more than $300,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy additional new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them…
CFA volunteers in Polwarth will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by volunteer groups…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in Polwarth will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in Polwarth will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy additional trucks,…
State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in the South West will have the very best equipment to keep the community safe as part of $2.2 million in SES Grants. The Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by…
CFA volunteers in the South West will share in more than $9.3 million in grants for the equipment, trucks, and facilities they need to keep Victorians safe. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 raised by…
Life Saving Victoria volunteers in the South West will share in almost $735,000 in Victorian Government grants to buy new equipment. The Andrews Labor Government today announced the recipients of the 2016-17 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Under the program, the government commits $2 for every $1 provided by volunteer groups to help them buy…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping athletes in Western Victoria become sporting champions, by assisting with the costs of travel. Local Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the opening of the latest round of the Athlete Pathway Travel Grants Program, which helps athletes compete and participate without the burden of travel costs.…
Young families in the Corangamite Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Corangamite…
Young families in the Golden Plains Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The…
Young families in Warrnambool are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated 2 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Warrnambool services are…
Young families in Hawkesdale are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated the Hawkesdale & District Family Services Centre which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The Hawkesdale…
Young families in the Glenelg Shire are set to benefit as Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria today congratulated the 4 kindergartens and childcare centres which will receive the Andrews Labor Government’s minor infrastructure and IT grants. A total of $1.22 million in grants will assist kinders across Victoria upgrade their facilities and IT. The…
Small businesses in the Heywood area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 24 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…
Small businesses in the Camperdown area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 17 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…
Small businesses in the Peterborough area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Tuesday 16 August 2016. This workshop is part of the 2016 Small Business Festival Victoria, which will run through the month of August. The Festival, now in its…