The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help The Sisters Soldiers Memorial Hall commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced they will receive $9372 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Ceres commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Ceres Community Association Inc will receive $4955 under the Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour Grants Program. The funding…
The Andrews Labor Government has provided a funding boost to help Colac commemorate the sacrifice of local veterans, and educate the wider community about their service. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said that Colac Legacy Club Inc will receive $2500 under the ANZAC day Proceeds Fund. The funding will go towards providing drivers…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (11:47:02) — I rise to sum up and provide some points of clarification that have been asked of me by members of the house, but prior to doing that I ask that the house amendment I will move in my name be circulated. This is an amendment that deals…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (11:41:45) — I rise because a number of issues have been raised in relation to acquisition; in particular Dr Rachel Carling-Jenkins raised this issue. The purpose of me standing at this point in time is to assure members of this house that the government and its agencies will continue to…
Geelong’s music scene will take off like never before, with the Andrews Labor Government’s latest round of grants providing support to local artists and music industry. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today welcomed news that Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Marrma Rom Two Worlds Foundation are amongst more than 50 music industry representatives…
Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Cororooke and surrounding communities thanks to a $6,000 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of the…
The Sound Doctor Presents Inc is gearing up to bring the best of the arts to Anglesea and surrounding communities thanks to a $3,094 grant through the Victorian Government’s Small Regional Presenters program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today congratulated the group which has received support for the presentation of a performance…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (13:27:50) — I am pleased to rise to sum up what has been an interesting discussion on this important bill before the house. This government is committed to supporting victims of family violence, and we are proud to introduce a bill which will assist people suffering from family violence…
Corangamite environment groups have received $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.93 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental projects to improve regional waterway…
Local environment groups in Victoria’s south-west will benefit from $191,000 in funding as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $2 million Landcare Grants program. Announcing the grants, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding will be distributed through the Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, which supports local Landcare groups carry out environmental…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Portland to boost local jobs, create more affordable and help the community remain as liveable as ever. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 Streamlining for Growth grant to assist the Glenelg Shire Council develop the Portland Structure Plan. As the community…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting the planning right in Bannockburn to cut red tape, boost jobs and make homes more affordable. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced an $80,000 grant to assist the Golden Plains Shire Council develop the Bannockburn Traffic and Car Parking Strategy. Bannockburn is growing, and we’re giving…
Volunteers in Western Victoria are receiving a welcome funding boost, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Emergency Services, James Merlino recently announced the outcome of the 2017-18 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program, delivering grants to 300 successful applicants. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the 26 emergency service organisations in…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (16:53:55) — I do wish to make a contribution on the matter that has been brought to the chamber by Mr Davis in respect of the Markham estate. I would like to also continue the theme that Mr Mulino has developed in respect of those opposite actually bringing forward a motion…
Sporting Clubs in Western Victoria are set to take their game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four clubs are amongst 301 successful applicants across the state to receive…
Small business operators in the Koroit, Warrnambool and Port Fairy areas will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Monday 27 November 2017 in Koroit, on Tuesday 28 November in Warrnambool and on Wednesday 19 November in Port Fairy. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile…
Small business operators in the Cobden area will be able to access support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Thursday 30 November 2017. The Andrews Labor Government doubled its mobile support for small business in 2015, with a second Small Business Bus delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
The Port Fairy Folk Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Port Fairy Folk Festival has secured a $20,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional…
The Koroit Irish Festival has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to tourism, arts and culture by being awarded a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to support its continued success. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Koroit Irish Festival has secured a $5,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund.…
The 2018 Apollo Bay Seafood Festival is set to expand to a 3 day event thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Apollo Bay Seafood Festival has secured a $10,000 grant through the Labor Government’s Regional Events Fund. This family fun event features…
Anglers on the Surry River can now wet a line or launch their boat more easily thanks to a new wooden jetty at Narrawong, east of Portland, funded by recreational fishing licence fees. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new facility will help get more people fishing, more often, which is at…
As we head into summer, more students in Western Victoria will be protected from the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) radiation with extra shade to prevent deadly skin cancers. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced five schools will receive $102,474 through the Andrews Labor Government’s School Shade Grants Program. The $1.4 million program provides…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (09:49:00) — Ms Lovell raised concerns yesterday by pronouncing that Auslan funding will cease at the end of this year. Let me be clear: there is no basis to this statement. What is true is that the current qualifications are being reviewed for re-accreditation in 2018, a process that is…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (21:56:36) — I am pleased to rise to make a contribution to the debate on this very, very important matter for our community. This bill establishes a system for voluntary assisted dying which I believe is very conservative and cautious. It follows a careful, consultative process which involved an…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed new legislation introduced to parliament to enshrine recreational and Aboriginal water values into law for the first time across Victoria. The Andrews Labor Government has already taken significant steps to implement these values through projects like the Cultural Flows project along the Glenelg River. Traditional knowledge…
Parliament of Victoria – Search Hansard TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (16:35:41) — It is with great pleasure I rise to speak on behalf of the government on this motion. What a great opportunity to remind the house of the many investments this government is making to support many pathways through training and skills. The…
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 15 November 2017. Last year more than 4,600 people participated in over 450 Small Business Victoria workshops across the State. The most popular topics included starting a…