Students at Warrnambool Primary School will get access to specialist teachers as part ofthe Andrews Labor Government’s Education State reforms to ensure thousands of Victorian children receive a better education in maths and science. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today unveiled that two teachers from Warrnambool Primary School would receive professional training as part…
My constituency question is to the Minister for Industrial Relations, and it is in relation to the MV Portland vessel and its 38 Australian seafaring crew. The MV Portland has been carrying alumina from Alcoa’s Kwinana plant to its smelter in Portland for 25 years. In the past, both through its smelter and through the use of…
I rise to speak on the Education Legislation Amendment (TAFE and University Governance Reform) Bill 2015. I am extremely pleased to make a contribution with respect to this bill because it is an election commitment that the Labor Party took to the last election. I recall when the former government brought a bill into the…
Last Friday I also joined the Minister for Education at Winchelsea Primary School. During the recent by-election in the Legislative Assembly electorate of Polwarth, members opposite had a keen interest in Winchelsea Primary School. Unfortunately I think that was more to do with the Liberal Party trying to save face. After four years of the former…
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting children, parents and teachers at Colac East Kindergarten to announce a significant grant from the Andrews Labor government to build on this already fantastic sector. Under the Labor government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector, Colac East Kindergarten will receive just under a quarter of a…
A new kindergarten upgrade in Colac will help children and families access quality early childhood services, as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Andrews Labor Government had allocated $244,088 to upgrade and extend the early learning facilities at…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in the south west will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in the south west participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2…
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Polwarth will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the names of schools in Polwarth participating in the State Government-funded program from Terms 2 and 3, 2016. The…
Terang CFA will be better equipped to fight fire and protect the local community with a new state-of-the-art $1.3 million fire station. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney represented the Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett at today’s official opening of the new station. Built by MKM Constructions Ballarat, it includes two administration offices, a…
The Andrews Labor Government is giving Camperdown kids new space for outdoor adventures and healthy fun. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today opened the Camperdown Apex Park playspace, which will give the local community a safe and secure spot for outdoor activity. The Andrews Labor Government is committed to giving all Victorian communities the…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Industrial Relations and is about the Andrews government’s inquiry into labour hire and insecure employment. I am aware that hearings for this inquiry began this week in Mildura and that subsequent hearings are scheduled to take place over the coming months, including in Geelong in December. This…
At the centre of the Place de la Republique in the French capital of Paris stands a bronze statue of Marianne, the personification of the French Republican. Holding an olive branch in her right hand, and with her left hand on the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, Marianne personifies the values of…
I am pleased to rise to make a statement on the I am pleased to rise to make a statement on the Young Farmers Finance Council — Annual Report 2015. The Young Farmers Finance Council was created to encourage the establishment of young people in farming. It assists young people who have demonstrated an interest in…
Given the excitement around the Melbourne Cup you could have been forgiven for not noticing another woman, Kerryn Manning, creating her own history. She became the first woman to win New Zealand harness racing’s premier cup, the New Zealand Trotting Cup (group 1) in Christchurch. Ms Manning hails from Great Western in my electorate, where the welcome…
What a month it has been for western Victoria in the field of sport. Ballarat-based horse trainer Darren Weir and his team, along with the training support team in Warrnambool, strapper Stevie Payne and of course Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne have done the electorate proud. It is an absolute testimony that this six-year-old…
The Andrews Labor Government has announced a dedicated regional youth hub will be established to support local young people in Warrnambool and surrounding rural areas. The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) will set up the new site to help strengthen the capacity of local youth services, and identify new ways for youth to participate…
The Andrews Labor Government has released a snapshot of the feedback and ideas received through recent the Regional Network Development Plan (RNDP) workshops held in the Barwon South West region, as planning continues on Victoria’s first ever long-term strategy for better regional public transport. Nearly 300 people from across the Barwon South West region attended workshops…
I rise to speak on the Adoption Amendment (Adoption by Same-Sex Couples) Bill 2015. I am most pleased to speak on the bill because it is an election commitment that is being fulfilled. The Andrews Labor government promised to put equality back on the agenda, and prior to last year’s election we promised to abolish…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. I am sure a lot of other members in this house and in the other place are involved in our electorate with issues around disability, access to services and facilities, and a range of aspects. But in particular for regional MPs…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence. I am seeking that she come and visit my electorate, specifically Geelong and the Surf Coast region, to hold discussions with members of the community and local government authorities, as well as a range of community organisations and other stakeholders who are…
It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak on the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Amendment Bill 2015. As previous speakers have indicated, animals play a vital role in our society. They are extremely important companions to many in our community, particularly the elderly, but many children also take great pleasure in learning about pets…
Last month Lorne Kindergarten beat over 100 other Victorian schools and kinders to win the Early Childhood Service of the Year in Sustainability Victoria’s resource smart education awards. The kinder’s junior earthlings program earnt the kindergarten the top honour and prize money which will be invested into two family-focused, not-for-profit programs, one in Laos and the…
On another note, I wish to congratulate Jayne and Daryl Collins from Birregurra, who recently received the Excellence in Small Business award at the Colac Otway Business Awards for 2015. Jayne and Daryl took over the Hillview Cattery near Birregurra one year ago as tree changers, and have excelled in the business. I would like…
I take this opportunity to congratulate a very special student in my electorate, Roghayeh Sadeghi, who recently won a Newsboys Foundation youth leadership award at the Victorian student representative awards in Melbourne. Ms Sadeghi arrived in Australia from Iran with her family of nine in 2012. Hailed by her peers as an inspirational leader, Ms Sadeghi transformed…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that a group of four artists has received a $20,000 grant to create performance pieces in Lorne as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s VicArts Grants program. The performance pieces by artists including Stelarc, Jill Orr, Ash Keating and Ryan Kennedy will be presented as part…
Young people in the Glenelg Shire will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with the Glenelg Shire Council receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Glenelg Shire Council will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke-free…
Young people in the Corangamite Shire will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with Corangamite Shire Council receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Corangamite Shire Council will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol andsmoke-free local events.…
Young people in Colac will be able to get involved in putting on free local music and cultural events for the community, with Colac Area Health receiving a new grant under the Andrews Labor Government’s 2016-18 FReeZA program. Colac Area Health will receive $73,500 to run fully supervised drug, alcohol and smoke-free local events. Member…
Families in Port Fairy will benefit from a new grant to help establish a community playgroup as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Fund. The Port Fairy Playgroup has received $1000 to help get the resources needed like books, toys and play equipment as well as mentoring support to ensure…
Families in Terang will benefit from a new grant to help establish a community playgroup as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $50,000 Great Start Community Playgroup Fund. Terang Playgroup has received $1000 to help get the resources needed like books, toys and play equipment as well as mentoring support to ensure a successfully run…
Cudgee Primary School has been awarded a $2,500 Andrews Labor Government grant for encouraging kids to ditch their lift to school and cycle instead. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced the school is one of 19 across the state to share in $50,000 for projects that support active travel to school. Schools…
Learn Local organisations in Western Victoria are being encouraged to apply to share in $2 million in Andrews Labor Government funding. The Adult Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board has launched its latest Capacity and Innovation Funding Round with applications closing on December 15. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said funding is available…
I rise this afternoon to speak on the annual report of Victoria Legal Aid entitled Helping Victorians with their Legal Problems. I have spoken on a number of occasions in this place on the Victoria Legal Aid organisation, as I take a particular interest in its progress and what it does, it being a very…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education and is in relation to the Maryborough Education Centre. I call on the minister to commit funds to improve the amenity of Maryborough Education Centre. The centre is a school where young people of the Maryborough community can learn and grow in a supportive,…
It is with great pleasure that I rise this afternoon to speak on the Victims of Crime Commissioner Bill 2015. The bill before us is a fairly simple bill; however, its simplicity does not take away from its importance. The key to today’s debate is an acknowledgement that we can never, ever do enough in…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing. It is in relation to the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS). The action I seek from the minister is that he host a forum regarding the rollout of the national disability insurance scheme in the south-west in the near future. As members in…
I take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Kenneth Cumming of Warrnambool, who was honoured with a Council on the Ageing Senior Achiever Award during the 2015 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House earlier this month. As a hospital visitor, Kenneth devotes his time to the care of others, making sure that ex-service members…
On another note, but consistent with the theme of the Labor government’s support for Victorian families, I congratulate all the kindergartens in my electorate that were successful in obtaining funding from the Andrews Labor government’s $50 million investment in the early childhood sector. The Andrews Labor government is also providing up to $83.7 million over four years…
Regardless of political stripe, everyone in this place agrees that domestic violence in Victoria is a stain on our great state. I am so proud to be a part of a government that is serious about tackling family violence and as a part of that is supporting Victoria’s community legal centres in the important work…
A $219,690 Victorian Government grant will help increase community safety andconfidence in the East Warrnambool housing commission estate. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced funding for the EastWarrnambool housing commission estate under the latest round of the government’s Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grants program. This funding grant will assist with the installation…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today officially opened the new Colac and District Community Foodshare, which received $84,000 in funding support from the Andrews Labor Government. The Colac Foodshare will distribute rescued food to partner organisations across the Colac Otway Shire, that in turn then deliver the food to community kitchens, breakfast and…
Local kindergartens in the South West are set to benefit from 20 separate grants as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s promise to deliver new kindergarten infrastructure improvements. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said 17 kindergartens would share in over $60,000 worth of grants to improve services for children and families. Six kindas…
Local kindergartens in Polwarth are set to benefit from 14 separate grants as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s promise to deliver new kindergarten infrastructure improvements. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said 10 kindergartens would share in over $60,000 worth of grants to improve services for children and families. Five kindas in Polwarth…
Emma House Domestic Violence Services will receive two grants totalling $102,174 to boost its ability to help vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorians, following a series of grant allocations announced by the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the funding for Emma House Domestic Violence Services was vital to ensure that vulnerable…
My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Training and Skills. The action I seek from the minister is for him to visit Warrnambool in my electorate to see firsthand the issues facing the south-west, in particular the high youth unemployment rate, and to discuss what actions the Andrews government can take…
This afternoon I would like to make some comments in relation to the Auditor-General’s report, Regional Growth Fund — Outcomes and Learnings. Ms Pulford — That’s an interesting read. Ms TIERNEY — It is a very sorry tale indeed, Minister Pulford. The Auditor-General found that under the Liberal-Nationals government the Regional Growth Fund had weaknesses in design, a lack of transparency…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Mental Health, and my question relates to the minister’s recent announcement of $5.5 million in funding from the Andrews Labor government for mental health services and other services that treat people who are dependent on alcohol and other drugs. This investment by the Labor government is very important…
I rise to congratulate the Andrews Labor government on its cooperative work with the federal government and Telstra to maximise funding for the elimination of mobile phone black spots. The mobile phone network is a vital piece of infrastructure for the 21st century. The mobile phone is ubiquitous these days. Mobile phone black spots are not…
My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is that the minister join with me and visit Oberon High School in Belmont to take in the important work that school is doing and also to look at the future requirements of that school. Oberon High has…
I also rise to speak this evening on the very important Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient Ratios) Bill 2015. This is the second bill I have spoken on today that is an election commitment being honoured by the Andrews Labor government. More than that it is also an Australian first…
The Energy Legislation Amendment (Consumer Protection) Bill 2015 is yet another election commitment being honoured by the Andrews Labor government. During the last election campaign we said we would improve consumer protection for the retail energy market, and this bill deals with that. These protections have been developed in response to surges in disconnections of…
I take this opportunity to reflect on the official raising of the Aboriginal flag above the Victorian Parliament during the last sitting week. As it should, the Aboriginal flag is permanently flying alongside the Australian and Victorian flags above the Parliament of Victoria. This is about the recognition and acknowledgement of the traditional owners of…
It gives me great pleasure to speak about Aunty Marlene Gilson, a Wadawurrung elder who was recently voted the people’s choice at the 2015 Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. A self-taught artist, Aunty Marlene seeks to share Aboriginal culture and history to encourage our younger generation to keep stories alive through their own art. Aunty Marlene…
Portland’s popular tourist tram is now safer thanks to a $30,000 upgrade at the Bentinck Street crossing. New warning lights have been installed that can be activated from the tram, to warn motorist when the tram is entering the crossing. The new signals replace an outmoded manual warning system, which involved a red flag being…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting young people in Western Victoria with $187,000 in grants to celebrate National Youth Week in 2016, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today. Council, local community organisations and schools in Western Victoria are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $2000 to assist with putting on…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP was today delighted to congratulate Kenneth Cumming, of Warrnambool, who was honoured with a COTA Senior Achiever Award during the 2015 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House today. Mr Cumming was among 14 seniors honoured, with awards presented by the Minister for Housing, Disability and…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing the popular Participation for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors Grants Program for another two years. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today called on ethnic and multicultural community groups and organisations, as well as local councils in Western Victoria to apply for the 2016 round of the…
South West locals will benefit from an Andrew Labor Government election commitment to establish one-stop shop Skills and Job Centres across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today welcomed the Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert’s announcement that the Labor Government will invest $15 million to create the new Skills and Jobs…
Western Victorian sports clubs can now apply for a life-saving defibrillator, so that players, spectators and parents can step in during an emergency until paramedics arrive. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today advised clubs applications are open for them to secure one of the life-saving devices. The Andrews Labor Government is rolling out…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at two upcoming seminars to be held on Wednesday 7 October and Wednesday 28 October 2015. Last year more than 4,000 people participated in Small Business Victoria’s workshops and seminars across the state. Popular program…
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has congratulated Lismore resident and prominent member of the Wergaia people, Eleanor Bourke, for her reappointment to the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council. The Council is Australia’s only statutory decision-making authority with membership comprised exclusively of Traditional Owners. Ms Tierney said that Council members provided advice to the Minister for…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Tea Tree Lake in Mortlake will receive 200 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Pertobe Lake in Warrnambool will receive 300 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that the Cobden Lake will receive 200 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout that have…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today announced that Bannockburn Lagoon will receive 300 rainbow trout during the September school holidays as part of the Family Fishing Lakes program. The Family Fishing Lakes program aims to improve fishing opportunities for newcomers by stocking lakes across Victoria with 26,000 rainbow trout that have been…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, James Merlino, and it is in relation to the Bannockburn P–12 school. The local community has been campaigning for many years to get a new school. Bannockburn is one of the fastest growing towns in one of the fastest growing municipalities in this state, the Golden…
I rise to speak on the Crimes Amendment (Child Pornography and Other Matters) Bill 2015. This bill is a response to the rapidly changing world in which we live. The internet is transforming our lives in many unimaginable ways. The advances in technology and the ability to improve the lives of millions is happening at…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police and relates to the rollout of custody officers in my electorate. I understand that $148.6 million over four years has been allocated in the state budget to implement the government’s commitment to the transition of management of police cells to new police custody officers. I am advised…
This afternoon I would like to make a contribution on the Auditor-General’s report Biosecurity — Livestock. From the outset I say that this is not pleasant reading. On the audit the Auditor-General said: This audit found Victoria’s livestock biosecurity system to have been weakened by a decline in financial and staff resourcing. That now creates a…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources and it is in relation to the potential expansion of the Stawell goldmine. As the minister would be aware, there has been much community angst regarding the operation and potential expansion of the goldmine at Stawell, and it has been an ongoing issue in…
Natural disasters are part of life in this country. We cannot control them, but we can make every effort to mitigate them. Unfortunately it seems that we are locked into a cycle where climate change is playing a major role. The question is by how much, not if, in relation to global temperatures rising. As…
On Monday Labor’s Minister for Education, James Merlino, announced the single biggest injection of education funding in Victoria’s history: $4 billion in additional funding has been allocated by Labor for early childhood learning, schools and training in Victoria. Under this initiative schools in my electorate of Western Victoria Region will receive tens of thousands of dollars…
Schools in Western Victoria will share in more than $5.6 million of extra funding in 2016as part of the Andrews Government’s plan to make Victoria the Education State. It’s all part of our plan to help kids learn, give parents confidence and provide theresources that teachers need. Under the plan, every single student in every…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing $2.5 million to upgrade the intersection of Great Ocean Road and Forest Road in Bellbrae with works to start on a new roundabout. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the start of construction on the roundabout, which will provide better access and boost safety for the 20,000 vehicles…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP is encouraging the local community to nominate inspiring rural women for the 2016 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Victorian Rural Women’s Award. The Rural Women’s Award honours the efforts of emerging leaders and creates opportunities for women to effect change in agricultural industries and rural communities.…
Government schools in Western Victoria will now be able to apply for funding to build more inclusive and equitable facilities under a new $10 million Fund unveiled by the Andrews Labor Government. The new $10 million Inclusive Schools Fund has been established to help government schools better support the social and educational needs of children…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering more new schools in South Barwon, with Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announcing three new schools will open for the start of the 2018 school year. These much needed schools, including the new Torquay North Primary School and two new schools in Armstrong…
Colac will benefit from a $60,000 investment by the Andrews Labor Government to build a new Men’s Shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Colac Men’s Shed was one of 15 successful Men’s Shed projects the Andrews Labor Government had announced will be built across Victoria as part of its $750,000 Men’s…
Bannockburn will benefit from a $60,000 investment by the Andrews Labor Government to build a new Men’s Shed. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Bannockburn Men’s Shed was one of 15 successful Men’s Shed projects the Andrews Labor Government had announced will be built across Victoria as part of its $750,000 Men’s…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. Victorian Aboriginal culture in the south-west region of Victoria has a strong history and connection with the land. The Gunditjmara people and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation, which is the registered Aboriginal party, have been protecting and managing the land for many thousands…
I rise to speak on the Road Safety Amendment Bill 2015. This is an important bill on a topic that enjoys bipartisan support. That is evident from the comments that have been made by a number of speakers in this chamber this morning. It is all about making our roads safer. The bill will strengthen…
It is with great sadness that I rise to speak of a remarkable and inspirational man, Keith Wilson — ‘Willo’ — who passed away in Portland on 6 August at the age of 81. Willo was born in Portland, Victoria, a township and community that he put his heart and soul into throughout his entire life. At 15,…
New powers of attorney laws, which come into effect this week, will provide more protection and support for Victorians who appoint someone they trust to look after their personal and financial affairs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today encouraged local residents to take control of their future by making a power of attorney.…
People across south west Victoria will next week get their chance to contribute to Victoria’s first long term strategy for better train and coach services, with Regional Network Development Plan (RNDP) consultation sessions in Warrnambool, Colac, Geelong and Torquay. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the community workshops were a critical part of…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, James Merlino, and it relates to the Portland Bay School, a special development school in south-west Victoria. At the end of July the minister was in Portland and met with representatives of the school, including the principal, Stephen Crossley, and the school council president,…
Small business operators in Portland, Macarthur and Heywood will be able to access free mentoring, support and government business services when the Small Business Bus visits from the 21st to the 23rd of September 2015. The bus will be in Portland on the 21st of September, Heywood on the 22nd of September and Macarthur on…
The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering its promise of a Bannockburn P-12 school, with Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announcing Bannockburn Prep- Year 12 school will open for the start of the 2018 schoolyear, enabling the relocation and expansion of the existing Bannockburn Primary School. The much needed school…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Public Transport, and it is in relation to the regional network development plan consultation process that is currently making its way through my electorate. The regional network development plan will set out priorities for regional public transport services, infrastructure and investment for the next 20 to 30 years.…
On 21 August I joined the Premier and the Minister for Energy and Resources in Portland, where the Premier hit the reset button on renewable energy investment in Victoria. The Premier announced the Labor government’s Renewable Energy Roadmap, which includes a target of no less than 20 per cent renewable energy by 2020, and if there can…
Local sport and recreation clubs can now apply for a VicHealth Active Club Grant. Active Club Grants provide groups with funding to buy essential sporting items andsports injury prevention and management equipment. The grants are aimed at increasing physical activity and helping communities stayconnected. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney encourages all local sport and…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Energy and Resources, who is also the Minister for Industry, Ms D’Ambrosio. My matter is in relation to the uncertainty in the renewable energy sector, particularly in the south-west of Victoria. The action I seek is for the minister to join with me in the south-west…
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney has this week spoken in Parliament about the importance of Barwon’s Aboriginal cultural heritage. Ms Tierney highlighted the work of Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAP), including local RAP the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation, in supporting this rich heritage and history, and asked Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Natalie Hutchins for an update…
My constituency question is to the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. There is a strong desire amongst my constituents in Western Victoria Region to promote local Aboriginal culture, and I am fortunate to have a number of Aboriginal groups and organisations within my electorate, which are a proud and active part of the community. Registered Aboriginal…
I rise to speak about a tremendous project in my electorate, the Northern Bay Guarantee. This is a two-year project aimed at enhancing the lives of young single mothers aged between 17 and 25 from the northern suburbs of Corio and Norlane in Geelong. Each young mum receives personal development, career support and nationally accredited…
I am pleased to speak on the Road Safety Amendment (Private Car Parks) Bill 2015. It is yet another commitment from the Victorian Labor platform that it took to the people in last year’s election. That is two election commitments fulfilled by this government just this afternoon. This election commitment was to protect consumers from…
I rise to speak on the Adoption Amendment Bill 2015, which amends the Adoption Act 1984. This is a very important bill before the house this afternoon. It removes an area of discrimination from our statute and is an election commitment delivered by the Andrews Labor government. The history of adoption in this state has…
On 3 and 4 August tens of thousands of people from across the state converged on Hamilton for the 37th annual Sheepvention agricultural show. It was my 10th Sheepvention and, along with meeting many constituents who stop by each year, this year I had the pleasure of speaking with numerous people about the Andrews Labor government’s $200 million Agriculture…
On another matter, I thank the Barwon Downs community for again making me most welcome last Sunday morning. I wish to congratulate the community for its steadfast determination in securing a new community hub. The government provided $180 000, the Colac Otway Shire Council provided $25 000 and the community put in approximately $45 000 in cash and…
This afternoon I would like to acknowledge the service organised by the Geelong RSL last Saturday at the Geelong RSL cenotaph to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in the Pacific. It was a touching occasion that brought people together, including those who have served in a range of conflicts, family members…
A significant upgrade of the Barwon Downs fire station will help the local CFA better respond to the threat of fire and create a new community hub in the south-west Victorian town. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP officially opened the station today on behalf of Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett. The $240,000…