Torquay Life Saving Club has been awarded $3,451.82 in state government funding to get some much needed protection from harmful UV radiation by increasing shade in public community places. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated Torquay Life Saving Club for their successful application in the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community…
The Andrews Labor Government is repairing the landmark Silver Ball water tower and nearby buildings at the Fletcher Jones Factory and Gardens at Warrnambool. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced urgent conservation works to the corroded Silver Ball, as well as roof repairs to the nearby Quonset Hut, Round Room and main office building.…
The Andrews Labor Government is repairing two iconic Portland landmarks. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced interior and exterior conservation works at the Curator’s Cottage at the Portland Botanical Gardens and an engineering assessment of the Portland Battery and Gun. The repairs are possible thanks to the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Grants Program. A…
Netballers at Portland Football Netball Cricket Club are set to rule their rivals and grow their ranks in 2017 thanks to a $290,000 female-friendly facilities upgrade at their home ground in Hanlon Park. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today officially opened the new facilities at Hanlon Park made possible by a $100,000 Andrews Labor…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair one of Victoria’s oldest buildings, the former Harbour Master’s house at Port Fairy. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the historic Captain John Mills House would undergo urgent interior and exterior conservation works, including specialist wallpaper repairs. The repairs are possible thanks to a…
Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney met with local “shedders” and officially opened the new Men’s Shed located at the Colac Showgrounds. Previously, the Colac Men’s Shed operated from a shared site at Skills’ Connection Inc., a disability service provider on Pound Road. It relocated after receiving funding through the 2015-2016 Men’s…
Beer is on the menu and it’s brewing good news for the Great Ocean Road visitor economy thanks to support provided today by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, today announced the $1.49 million grant towards the Forrest Brewing Co to expand its operations, creating 15 new jobs and diversifying the…
More patients in Warrnambool will get the high quality care they need thanks to grants from the Andrews Labor Government to improve mental health and rehabilitation facilities, as part of upgrades across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced South West Healthcare and Wellways Australia Ltd in Warrnambool would receive funding through the…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair one of the earliest properties in Western Victoria, the historic outbuildings at Tarndwarncoort in Warncoort. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced priority conservation works to the stone barn and carriage house buildings, as well as documentation works. The repairs are possible thanks to a $50,000…
More patients in Portland will get the high quality care they need thanks to a grant from the Andrews Labor Government to improve mental health and rehabilitation facilities, as part of upgrades across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced Portland District Health would receive $9500 through the Facilities Renewal Grants. The Facilities…
The Andrew Labor Government has upgraded a fifth level crossing on the Warrnambool line as part of its plan to boost safety and restore reliable services for local passengers. Member for Western Victoria announced today that the Wiridgil Lane level crossing in Weerite is now fitted with lights, bells and boom gates. It follows the…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Torquay RSL Sub-Branch will receive funding to commemorate, support and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Ms Tierney announced $10,000 from the Commemoration and Education Grant Program would enable the Torquay RSL Sub Branch to conduct the Annual ANZAC Dawn Service at Point Danger…
More patients in Colac will get the high quality care they need sooner thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade vital equipment at Colac Hospital. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Area Health would receive $642,000 through the first round of the Labor Government’s new Regional Health Infrastructure Fund.…
More Warrnambool patients will get the high quality care they need sooner thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost to upgrade vital equipment at Lyndoch Living. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Lyndoch Living would receive $494,216 through the first round of the Labor Government’s new Regional Health Infrastructure Fund. The $200…
The Irrewarra-Beeac Netball Club will be shooting more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade netball facilities at Irrewarra Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that $100,000 for the Irrewarra-Beeac Netball Courts Upgrade project from the latest round of the Country Football and Netball Program. The…
The Andrews Labor Government is taking action to repair the historic Winchelsea Globe Theatre. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the Surf Coast Shire Council will receive a grant for urgent timber repairs to joinery and exterior trim, roof repairs and treatment of rusted pressed metal ceilings. The repairs are possible thanks to…
More patients in south-west Victoria will get the high quality care they need thanks to an Andrews Labor Government funding boost for upgrades at Warrnambool and Camperdown hospitals. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare would receive $2 million through the first round of the Labor Government’s new Regional Health Infrastructure…
Terang and Mortlake families will be able to access better healthcare closer to home, with the $1.9 million Terang and Mortlake Health Service redevelopment now officially open. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today opened the new modern, world-class health facilities which will see more local residents receive the care and treatment they need, closer…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews government’s support for Learn Locals in Victoria. On Friday, 10 March, at the Wyndham Community and Education Centre — — Honourable members interjecting. The PRESIDENT — Order! Ms Tierney, can you start from the beginning? Unfortunately there was some noise across the chamber and…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to draw attention to the contribution of two women working at a local level and making a significant difference to other women within very different communities. Catherine Jenkins of South Purrumbete is a western Victoria dairy farmer who is switched on to issues confronting the industry…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews government’s programs to strengthen Aboriginal prisoners’ cultural connections and reduce recidivism through grants worth almost $2.5 million. Last Thursday, 16 March, I joined the member for Geelong in the Legislative Assembly, Christine Couzens, at the Aboriginal Justice Forum in Geelong to announce the…
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade bus infrastructure and build more car parking spaces at stations across the South Western Victoria to make it quicker and easier for locals to get around. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that the coach interchanges at Portland, Hamilton and Warrnambool stations will be upgraded with new shelters…
The Andrews Labor Government will build a new bus shelter and footpaths to better connect locals with shops, schools and each other. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that new bus shelters and bays will be installed at Milton Street in Bannockburn. The Labor Government will also extend footpaths and build a new school…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving access to bus services in Torquay and Jan Juc. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that the Labor Government is investing $120,000 to upgrade bus parking bays and widen roads to make it safer and easier for locals to get around. A new paved bus bay will be…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — Last month the excitement of the Timboon P–12 School community past and present was absolutely clear as we turned the first sod of the long-awaited $5.2 million rebuild. This school community has laboured for years, never giving up, to realise a project beset by promises only to end in…
MS TIERNEY — On another note, this government’s $15 million emergency services volunteer sustainability grants program is boosting volunteer organisations statewide. Last week I announced 34 grants in my electorate for groups working hard to keep Victorians safe. These range from the Wye River Country Fire Authority (CFA) station extension to purchases of operational equipment and training for…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The bill will implement most of the outstanding recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s 2013 Succession Laws…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The bill proposes amendments to the Education and Care Services National Law (national law) in schedule 1 to the…
Ordered that second-reading speech, except for statement under section 85(5) of the Constitution Act 1975, be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The bill will implement legislative changes needed to…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This bill continues the reforms to Victoria’s building system commenced with the Building Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Act…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews government’s Stronger TAFE Fund program, for which I announced a total of $24.3 million in funding over three years at regional TAFEs last week. On Tuesday I had the pleasure of joining the member for Bendigo West in the other…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — Today is International Women’s Day. How distressing that we should be contemplating the impact of the Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut weekend and public holiday penalty rates in industries that have a high proportion of women. Many women in my electorate work weekends in hospitality, retail, pharmacy,…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — In exercising the right of reply I thank all speakers on this bill before the house. As many speakers have indicated, this is not a controversial bill. It is a bill that is a result of court decisions, and its purpose is to encapsulate greater efficiency and practice…
Moyne Health Services will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Moyne Health Services had secured $9760 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Lorne Community Hospital will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Lorne Community Hospital had secured $3400 from the $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Hospitals and…
Terang & Mortlake Health Service will benefit from additional safety measures to reduce and prevent violence through the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s $20 million Health Service Violence Prevention Fund. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that Terang & Mortlake Health Service had secured $11,170 from the $20 million Health Service Violence…
Small business operators in the Bannockburn area will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits on Friday 17 March 2017. Businesses in surrounding towns such as Inverleigh, Teesdale, Lethbridge, Meredith and Batesford can also take advantage of the bus services on offer during this visit…
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 8 March 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…
The Andrews Labor Government’s upgrade of a fourth level crossing on the Warrnambool line is now complete, part of its record investment in level crossing upgrades on the Warrnambool line to return services to timetable. Member of Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the upgraded crossing at Back Larpent Road in Larpent, where lights, bells and…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This bill implements the government’s commitment to expand the range of matters that may be included in an…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This week marks the eighth anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires of 7 February…
Ordered that second-reading speech be incorporated into Hansard on motion of Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills). Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 (CMIA) abolished the Governor’s pleasure system, establishing…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: This bill illustrates the government’s ongoing commitment to improving and updating the consumer protection framework in Victoria. It will amend several acts within the consumer affairs portfolio to improve their operation, clarify their requirements…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to speak about the enthusiastic response of western Victorian residents and industries to the Andrews Labor government’s funding for roads in the south-west — a response to calls for road upgrades and maintenance for well over a decade. In the past month the Andrews Labor…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) — As part of the Andrews government’s response to the Harper review into the post-sentence management of serious offenders, on 13 February I announced that Labor will build a 20-bed secure facility to house Victoria’s most serious adult offenders near Ararat. The facility will be located next to the Hopkins…
Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program. Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP this…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I rise to congratulate two very different high achievers in my electorate of Western Victoria Region. Henty’s Daniel Lutz, just 24 years old, is one of 12 young farmers from across Victoria to receive a government scholarship of up to $10 000. These scholarships go towards agricultural…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of joining the member for St Albans in the Legislative Assembly, Natalie Suleyman, and the member for Footscray in the Legislative Assembly, Marsha Thomson, to announce $10 million of Andrews Labor government funding for a brand-new world-class training facility at Victoria…
Students at Timboon P-12 School are a step closer to having the facilities they deserve, with construction on the school upgrade due to get underway shortly. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today joined parents, students and teachers to turn the first sod to mark the start of construction. The $5.2 million project will…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The government takes very seriously its responsibility to protect the most vulnerable members of our community, children. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. This bill proposes amendments to the Child Wellbeing and Safety…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. Incorporated speech as follows: The purpose of this bill is to prohibit onshore unconventional gas activity in Victoria, to legislate a moratorium on onshore conventional gas activity until June 2020, and to prevent the state being the subject…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) — This morning I launched a new, united TAFE Victoria brand. It is a new initiative that will position TAFE as delivering modern, contemporary qualifications that are available to all Victorians. This will enable TAFE institutes to retain their individual appeal so they can increase the effectiveness and range…
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 announced applications for VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program are now open to community sports clubs in Western Victoria. The…
Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority has had another strong year, delivering healthier waterways and catchments, jobs and more liveable communities for the south west region. Minister for Water Lisa Neville has released the 2015-16 Victorian Catchment Management Authorities Actions and Achievements Report, highlighting the great work getting done by Victoria’s 10 catchment management authorities. CMAs…
New overtaking lanes will be built on the Midland Highway between Bannockburn and Meredith, boosting safety for all road users. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new lanes will provide drivers with a safer option to overtake other vehicles along the busy stretch. Following community consultation, local residents called for overtaking lanes to…
The Coleraine community will be better prepared for flooding thanks to a $170,000 funding boost from the Andrews Government to help complete a detailed flood study. The study will use local knowledge and data collected by the Coleraine community to update flood maps, and other flood emergency planning and education material. The community’s recommendations for…
Students at Warrnambool West Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with Bradbury Dicker Group appointed to design a $123,000 upgrade of the school. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $123,000 upgrade includes work on several areas within the school, particularly the multipurpose building. The Andrews Labor…
Students at Grovedale Primary School and Grovedale West Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with 3iD Studios Pty Ltd appointed to design over $300,000 of upgrades at the schools. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $311,000 upgrades include repairs and upgrades to a number of areas…
Students at Bellbrae Primary School are a step closer to the facilities they deserve, with 3iD Studios Pty Ltd appointed to design a $158,000 upgrade of the school. Gayle Tierney MP, local member for Western Victoria, said the $158,000 upgrade includes repairs to timber decking, the basketball court and the oval, as well as rectifying…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today celebrated the beginning of Warrnambool’s CBD revitalisation project that will support up to 260 retail, hospitality, tourism and business services jobs. The Andrews Labor Government is investing $5 million in the $15 million project, which will deliver a range of streetscaping improvements that better cater for the needs…
The Victorian Government is supporting the Surf Coast Shire Council with an urban renewal planning project that will develop a clear direction for revitalising the CBD and facilitate private investment in the area. The Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the Victorian Government’s $40,000 funding towards the planning project on behalf…
Victorian industries will receive more support to train their current and new workforce through the Andrews Labor Government’s new $40 million Workforce Training Innovation Fund (WTIF). Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today launched the fund at Melbourne-based John Holland Group which is one of Australia’s leading engineering and contracting service providers. The fund…
The Andrews Labor Government’s new Community Corrections Services (CCS) changes will help make the community safer by focusing on people with the greatest risk of turning to crime, or those who have committed violent crimes in the past. Commencing today, the new reforms will see offenders subjected to more intensive case management, and having access…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $550,000 in state-of-the-art, specialised teaching equipment for Victoria Polytechnic to meet the needs of both students and industry. Victoria Polytechnic will use its funding for simulation equipment for health based courses, as well as funds for the purchase of ten robots and improved equipment for hair, make-up…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting people first in Melbourne with a funding boost for William Angliss Institute. Minister for Training and Skills Gayle Tierney today announced $1 million to help William Angliss adjust to Skills First which was introduced on the 1st of January. The Labor Government is delivering the things that matter most…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $620,000 in state-of-the-art, specialised teaching equipment for RMIT to meet the needs of both students and industry. RMIT will use its funding for a new ultra high definition media server for vocational media and digital programs. The money will also help purchase surveying equipment and will help establish an…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting a new skills training program at Porthaul’s Portland facility which will create 50 new jobs and safeguard another 40. The Labor Government’s investment will allow the delivery of an intensive in-house training program for new truck drivers which will focus on the areas of logistics, rostering, basic mechanics and…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria, announced today that Pomborneit Recreation Reserve is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving a $30,000 grant. The funding will…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Gayle Tierney, Member for Western Victoria, announced today that Walter Oval in Warrnambool is set to benefit from the Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Fund by receiving grants through a $100,000 grant…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $30 million to make travel along the Great Ocean Road and through the Otways safer and more reliable for locals and tourists. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced safety improvements on both the Great Ocean Road and the Forrest-Apollo Bay Road, funded by $25 million for the…
The Andrews Labor Government is putting Victorian families living in the south west first by giving grassroots cricket clubs the support they deserve. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today that three cricketing facilities in the south-west – Irrewarra Cricket Club, Pomborneit Recreation Reserve and Walter Oval in Warrnambool – are set to benefit…
The Andrews Labor Government is making roads in the south west safer with a $40 million investment to upgrade narrow roads and a $10 million maintenance funding boost. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan and Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today visited the intersection of Myamyn-Macarthur Road and Hamilton-Port Fairy Road in…
Today marks the beginning of the Andrews Labor Government’s overhaul of the state’s training and TAFE system. With the introduction of Skills First, the Labor Government is ensuring Victoria’s training and TAFE system is better managed and delivers qualifications that lead to real jobs. The Skills First reforms, first flagged in August, will be introduced…