My matter this evening is for the Minister for Regional and Rural Development, Mr Ryan. It relates to Portland and the concerns I have had for some period of time in relation to the local economy. As recently as last Wednesday the headline of the Portland Observer read ‘Another business closes doors’. On this occasion…
On another matter, I would like to congratulate David Shalders from Mortlake who has been awarded the 2012 Dan Brumley Abbeyfield Foundation Scholarship to help him get his tertiary studies under way. He has been accepted into the school of animal and veterinary sciences at Charles Sturt University after completing his Victorian certificate of education…
I rise to speak on a significant achievement and accolade to be awarded to David Blackburn, a constituent from Western Victoria Region. Mr Blackburn will be awarded the Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) later this year. Mr Blackburn, a farmer from Woorndoo, has been recognised with the highest honour in fire services for his 35…
My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Education. It is in relation to an election commitment made to the Apollo Bay community, specifically to the Apollo Bay P-12 College. The minister would be aware that it was almost three years ago that the member for Polwarth in the Assembly, Terry Mulder, was given…
I rise to speak on the Statute Law Amendment (Directors’ Liability) Bill 2012. This bill amends directors liability provisions in 18 different acts. Specifically the bill implements a Council of Australian Governments (COAG) agreement that reforms and harmonises the law on criminal liability for company directors. The bill does not actually change the underlying offences…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Health, and relates to the National Centre for Farmer Health and diabetes prevention. The Baillieu government’s decision to cut $1 million annually from the state government contribution is now being felt and is taking its toll as a number of staff have been terminated in recent weeks.…
As a result of the Baillieu government’s education cuts families have missed out on assistance with paying for schoolbooks for their children, uniforms, transport costs and excursions. Some families who previously relied on assistance through the education maintenance allowance may simply have to say to their children that they will have to miss out on…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My adjournment matter is for the Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession, Mr Hall, and it is in relation to the Portland Bay School. During the six-plus years that I have had the privilege of representing Western Victoria Region it has always struck me how the Portland community has cared for…
In a recent Geelong Advertiser article regarding the North Shore railway station a spokesperson for the Minister for Public Transport, Terry Mulder, stated that the state Labor government had failed to invest in Geelong’s northern suburbs train stations. I take this opportunity to correct the record. As many northern suburbs residents are aware, the previous…
I take this opportunity to congratulate Peter and Christine Forster from Ararat on the recent recognition of their work in environmental planting projects. Just over three weeks ago, Peter and Christine were joined by the then federal parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, who inspected their excellent work. They have been…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Community Services and relates to an organisation called Rainbow Riders, which is based in Connewarre in my electorate. Rainbow Riders is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2001 which assists young people, in particular those who live with disadvantage. It was created by Ross and Dee Clancy, who…
MS TIERNEY — To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the South West Institute of TAFE, during the 2011 calendar year — (1) How many agriculture courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study in agriculture courses. (3) At which campuses were agriculture courses offered. ANSWER: I…
MS TIERNEY — To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the University of Ballarat, during the 2011 calendar year — (1) How many agriculture courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study in agriculture courses. (3) At which campuses were agriculture courses offered. ANSWER: I am informed…
MS TIERNEY — To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to The Gordon TAFE, during the 2011 calendar year — (1) How many agriculture courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study in agriculture courses. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (1) There were 42 agriculture courses available…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — I rise to make some comments on South West Institute of TAFE. Members might recall that I often talk about TAFEs in western Victoria. That is largely because they do such an amazing job. They provide access to education for a number of students in their local communities, which would not…
On another note, I would like to congratulate Torquay’s Tom Harding and Anglesea’s Diana Patterson, who were both presented with Order of Australia medals in ceremonies on Australia Day. Mr Harding was recognised for his services to the community through historical and service organisations, and Ms Patterson received her Order of Australia medal for services…
During summer we all get many water safety messages, particularly along the coast. They are a good reminder for visitors, but the message is there for all of us: we cannot take water safety for granted, even the most experienced water users. This morning I would like to praise the actions of Glenn Smith, Stephen…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Minister for Bushfire Response, and it is in regard to emergency services communications. I take this opportunity to say that whilst my adjournment matter this evening is about my electorate, I want to acknowledge that there are fires still raging in other…
I would like to congratulate the Lions Club of Torquay on a well organised and entertaining event and barbecue on Saturday, 26 January, at Taylor Park in Torquay. Kevin Egan and the team reminded people of our history and culture. In her speech Surf Coast shire mayor Libby Coker gave the audience a timely reminder…
In accordance with standing orders in regard to adjournment matters that are outstanding, I seek an explanation in relation to the following matters: to the Minister for Education on 21 June in relation to the Warrnambool Alternative VCAL Education School, which has the acronym WAVE; to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change on 30…
Debate resumed from earlier this day; motion of Mr LENDERS (Southern Metropolitan): That this house notes that the Baillieu-Ryan coalition promised the people of Victoria in 2010 to ‘fix the problems’ and ‘build the future’ but has failed to successfully plan, build or deliver on its promise during the past two years, in particular —…
The third day of December this year marked the 158th anniversary of the Eureka rebellion, a day when people from many nations made their stand for democracy on Ballarat Hill. It was a struggle for better and equal opportunities. A number of events were held in Ballarat to mark the day on which we remember…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Health, who is in the chamber. It deals with the proliferation of the use of ice in our community. The Victoria Police statistics that were recently released indicate that there has been a 21 per cent increase in the use of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known…
On a number of occasions this year I have brought to the attention of the Baillieu government the desperate lack of police numbers in the Geelong area, particularly on the Surf Coast and the Bellarine Peninsula. Local newspapers the Geelong Advertiser, the Surf Coast Times and the Surf Coast Echo have reported extensively on the…
To ask the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development: In relation to the Minister’s claim that the Victorian Coalition Government has allocated more than $80 million to early childhood infrastructure as stated in a media release dated 20 August 2012, can the Minister please inform me as to how much of this $80 million…
We are now two years into the Baillieu government’s term of office, and the consensus from the overwhelming majority of Victorians is clearly being voiced: the Baillieu government is a do-nothing government. In Saturday’s Herald Sun cartoonist Mark Knight painted a picture that reflects what many Victorians are thinking. The cartoon shows the Premier waking…
To ask the Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development: In relation to the Minister’s quote in a media release dated 20 August 2012 which read as follows, ‘The $36 million in capital grants round I announced in June, will mean many more kindergartens can extend and modernise their buildings’, can the Minister please inform…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s decision to cease funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. In particular, we note: 1. the likely closure of the National Centre for Farmer Health due to the…
My matter this evening is directed to the Minister for Education, and it is in relation to the school bus conveyance allowance. In what is considered to be yet another blow to rural and regional Victorians, this government has made a change to the school bus conveyance allowance that will essentially deny thousands of Victorian…
The Shire of Surf Coast recently made a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Economic Development Infrastructure Committee as part of its inquiry into local economic development initiatives in Victoria. A number of local councils made submissions detailing their views on assistance measures and barriers to economic development and infrastructure in their region. The Surf Coast…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s plans to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from TAFE funding. In particular, we note: 1. the TAFE Association has estimated up to 2000 jobs could be lost as…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s decision to cease funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. In particular, we note: 1. the likely closure of the National Centre for Farmer Health due to the…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the South West Institute of TAFE: (1) In the 2012 calendar year, how many (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. (2) At which campuses were manufacturing courses offered during the 2012 calendar…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the University of Ballarat’s TAFE program: (1) In the 2012 calendar year, how many (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. (2) At which campuses were manufacturing courses offered during the 2012 calendar…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Gordon Institute of TAFE, in the 2012 calendar year, how many — (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (a) There were 23 manufacturing related courses…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the South West Institute of TAFE: (1) In the 2011 calendar year, how many (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. (2) At which campuses were manufacturing courses offered during the 2011 calendar…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the University of Ballarat’s TAFE program: (1) In the 2011 calendar year, how many (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. (2) At which campuses were manufacturing courses offered during the 2011 calendar…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Gordon Institute of TAFE, in the 2011 calendar year, how many — (a) manufacturing courses were available for students to study; and (b) students undertook study in manufacturing courses. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (a) There were 29 manufacturing related courses…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — I rise to make a contribution in respect of regional development in this state. On the eve of the Baillieu government’s second anniversary it is appropriate to examine what is the lifeblood of Victoria, and that is the health of its rural and regional cities and its townships. In 1999 rural…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) presented report, including appendices, together with transcripts of evidence. Laid on table. Ordered that report be printed. Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — I move: That the Council take note of the report. I begin by thanking the committee staff for their work. Kerryn Riseley oversaw the conduct of the inquiry. Anita Madden, the research…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s plans to cut hundreds of millions of dollars from TAFE funding. In particular, we note: 1. the TAFE Association has estimated up to 2000 jobs could be lost as…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and it is about the review of special education in the Geelong and South Barwon region. During the last parliamentary sitting the member for South Barwon in the Assembly, Andrew Katos, tabled a petition of 1699 signatures, drawing the attention of the house to…
I also rise to make a contribution in relation to this matter. As legislators it is our duty and honour to pass laws that protect Victorians. However, today we can only offer our deepest sympathies for a great wrongdoing in the past, a great tragedy that has caused ongoing pain on an unimaginable scale. Thousands…
Last Wednesday I was pleased to be among an overflowing crowd of people at Heathmere community hall who had gathered to celebrate the life of Jack Finck. Jack’s great love and first priority was family: his wife, Gwen, children Robyn, Warren and Grant, their spouses and grandchildren. Jack had good, solid values, and the Labor…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Planning and is in relation to the minister’s decision to approve amendment C93 to the Glenelg planning scheme. It is fair to say that many in the Narrawong and Portland communities have been stunned by the minister’s action in relation to the proposal to establish…
On another matter, on Monday, 15 October, I attended a Ballarat City Council civic ceremony to commemorate the 125th anniversary of laying of the foundation stone at the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The ceremony was a timely reminder of the many issues unionists have fought for over the years — occupational health and safety…
On Sunday, 7 October, many Queenscliff residents expressed their anger at the Baillieu government’s decision to slash funding from the Queenscliff marine fisheries and research centre. The centre, which was built in 2004 under a Labor government, and its researchers are responsible for helping to save the state’s mussel industry and the regeneration of Lake …
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills (for the Minister for Agriculture and Food Security): In relation to the Baillieu government’s funding to investigate the existence of ‘big cats’ in Victoria: (1) How many departmental staff will be involved in the Baillieu government’s investigation. (2) What will be the total cost of this…
To ask the Minister for Health: On which dates between 2 December 2010 and 14 April 2011 did the minister visit any locality within the city of Ballarat, and on each occasion: (1) Who did the minister meet with. (2) Did the minister make any commitment of public funds; and if so, for each commitment…
To ask the Minister for Ageing: On which dates between 2 December 2010 and 14 April 2011 did the minister visit any locality within the city of Ballarat, and on each occasion: (1) Who did the minister meet with. (2) Did the minister make any commitment of public funds; and if so, for each commitment…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Richard Dalla-Riva, and it is in relation to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics job and unemployment statistics for rural and regional Victoria. I think everyone would agree that the August and September job figures represented a bad set of numbers. Members…
In February this year the Baillieu government made the decision to abandon the previous Labor government’s plan to upgrade the North Shore railway station in Geelong. This decision was met with criticism from the Geelong community, because as each and every person who uses or has family who uses this station knows, it is in…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Health, and it is in relation to diabetes funding in Victoria. On 7 October 2010 the Victorian Parliament’s Rural and Regional Committee, a joint investigatory committee, tabled its final report, Inquiry into the Extent and Nature of Disadvantage and Inequity in Rural and Regional Victoria. …
I rise to speak on the 2011-12 annual report of the Department of Primary Industries. As I hope most people in the house would be aware, the DPI oversees agriculture, fisheries, forestry, earth resources and energy industries — — Mr Lenders — And the hunt for big cats. Ms TIERNEY — And the hunt for…
I move: That this house requires the Environment and Planning Legislation Committee to inquire into, consider and report on the following departmental annual reports, together with the estimates of expenditure, for 2012-13 that are to be tabled in the coming weeks — (1) Department of Premier and Cabinet; (2) Department of Sustainability and Environment; and…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Public Transport, Mr Mulder, and it is in relation to the use and future availability of short-term tickets for Geelong residents using local bus services. The minister should be aware that over 60 per cent of passengers using the Geelong bus network purchase short-term tickets…
I also rise to speak in support of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment Bill 2012 and to reiterate that the opposition will not be opposing the bill. We will not oppose it, because we believe it is a step in the right direction to protect Victorians from opportunistic people using their knowledge to…
Over the past few weeks Victorians have been stunned with raw grief. Many of us have lost close loved ones in tragic circumstances, but Tom Meagher’s grief is something that I simply cannot begin to contemplate. I wish to place on record my sincerest sympathy to Tom Meagher, Jill’s mother and father and her other…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s decision to cease funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. In particular, we note: 1. the likely closure of the National Centre for Farmer Health due to the…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Health, and it is in relation to the National Centre for Farmer Health. The house is well aware that the government made a decision earlier this year to cease funding of $1 million per annum to the centre. The impact of that decision has been felt throughout…
On another matter, I would like to congratulate South West TAFE student Bret Ryan, who was named the Victorian Vocational Student of the Year on 24 August. On receiving his award, Bret spoke about vocational education, stating that his award was a once in a lifetime achievement and a reflection of the life-changing power of…
On 28 August members of the Colac Otway Youth Council and their mentors visited Parliament and Government House. I would like to congratulate all those who have participated in this great initiative for getting involved in community projects and building community leadership capacity in the Colac community and outlying districts.
On another matter, I would like to congratulate Warrnambool’s Cindy Lehmann, who was recently awarded the honour of Carer of the Year at the Robin Clark Memorial Awards 2012. Ms Lehmann has been a foster care worker for 24 years, taking in more than 300 children during this time, which is a truly amazing commitment…
I take this opportunity to mention the In Focus — Celebrating Farm Life photography competition. The competition has attracted a lot of support, with more than 675 entries received by the National Centre for Farmer Health. The Hamilton Art Gallery will display the entries from 29 August through to 14 October. I encourage anyone who…
To ask the Minister for Health: In relation to the government’s 2010 election promise for a 32-bed hospital at the Deakin University Waurn Ponds campus — (1) Has the minister sought, and received, advice from the Department of Health on the hospital; if so — (a) when will construction begin; and (b) what is the…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s decision to cease funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. In particular, we note: 1. the likely closure of the National Centre for Farmer Health due to the…
On another note, on 31 August I had the pleasure of attending the Geelong Father of the Year breakfast to hear 10-year-old Chelsea Cole speak of her father, Gary, who won honours as Geelong Father of the Year for this year. This is a sponsored program that was initiated by Bethany, which is all about…
I also take this opportunity to congratulate the Hamilton Spectator, which was recently crowned country Victoria’s newspaper of the year at Victoria’s annual media awards. I would also like to congratulate Spectator journalist Danielle Grindlay, who was named journalist of the year and also won an award for best agriculture story for the year. Ted…
More than 15 000 Victorian teachers and support staff rallied at Rod Laver Arena and marched to Parliament House last week as part of their campaign to get this government to abide by its election promise to give every single teacher in this state a decent pay rise. It was the biggest education protest in …
I will start by saying that we have here today a motion that has been moved by the government, seconded by the government, supported by the government and is essentially a pat on the back for the government. It has tied up this house for some hours today. One would have thought, particularly given that …
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, and it is in relation to the Winchelsea Gun Club. The minister may be aware that the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) has ordered the club to vacate its current premises at the Winchelsea Common by 31 December this year.…
I would like to congratulate the Belmont Community Kindergarten on the official opening recently of its new $400 000 playroom. The community raised the phenomenal amount of $100 000 towards this project, and I place on record my sincere appreciation for its amazing efforts. Kinder is a really important time in a child’s development, and…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — From the outset I will just clarify a few matters. We are talking about the automotive industry today. That includes the major manufacturers but also the component suppliers. Some other automotive areas are not being dealt with today because they do not fall within the description of what is considered…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Health, David Davis. This house endorsed the terms of reference for the Environment and Planning References Committee to inquire into environmental design and public health in Victoria. On 24 May this year the majority and minority reports were tabled in this house. Since that time …
It is with great sadness that I rise to speak on the tragic deaths of two drilling rig workers in western Victoria yesterday on the Stena Clyde mobile rig stationed approximately 90 kilometres offshore from Warrnambool. This morning’s media reports state that the two men, a 32-year-old from the Northern Territory and a 60-year-old from…
George Robert Crawford was born on 13 January 1926 and died on 7 August 2012. He was elected to Parliament after 41 years membership of the Plumbers and Gasfitters Employees Union of Australia, and he spent 30 years as a full-time official of that union, holding the positions of both Victorian branch secretary and general…
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used Little River railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated …
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used Lara railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated average weekday, Saturday, …
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used Corio railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated average…
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used North Shore railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated…
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used North Geelong railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated…
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used Geelong railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated average …
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used South Geelong railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated …
To ask the Minister for Planning (for the Minister for Public Transport): What was the average number of passengers that used Marshall railway station on a daily and weekly basis in — (a) 2009; (b) 2010; and (c) 2011. ANSWER: I am informed that, as at the date the question was raised: The estimated average…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the South West Institute of TAFE, in the 2011 calendar year: (1) How many courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (1) In 2011, South West Institute of TAFE offered 335…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the University of Ballarat TAFE, in the 2011 calendar year: (1) How many courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (1) In 2011, University of Ballarat-TAFE Division offered 256 different courses.…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Gordon TAFE, in the 2011 calendar year: (1) How many courses were available for students to study. (2) How many students undertook study. ANSWER: I am informed as follows: (1) In 2011, the Gordon Institute of TAFE offered 480 different courses. (2)…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills (for the Minister for Education): In relation to the sale of 44 Regent Street, Belmont, and the need for extra recreational space for the students of Belmont Primary School, will the minister give a commitment to the community of Belmont, and the students and families of …
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Baillieu government’s cuts to Victorian TAFEs, will the minister give a commitment to the community of Hamilton that the Hamilton campus of the South West Institute of TAFE will not be closed due to the savage cuts made to the TAFE sector…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Baillieu government’s cuts to Victorian TAFEs, will the Minister give a commitment to the community of Glenormiston that the Glenormiston campus of the South West Institute of TAFE will not be closed due to the savage cuts made to the TAFE sector…
To ask the Minister for Higher Education and Skills: In relation to the Baillieu government’s cuts to Victorian TAFEs, will the minister give a commitment to the community of Portland that the Portland campus of the South West Institute of TAFE will not be closed due to the savage cuts made to the TAFE sector…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Local Government, and it relates to the green light plan. Under a funding partnership agreement with the Baillieu government the Great South Coast program was to replace 7660 streetlights with energy-efficient bulbs across municipalities including the Colac Otway and Corangamite shires, the city of Warrnambool,…
I also rise to make some comments on the Environment and Planning References Committee’s report on its inquiry into environmental design and public health in Victoria, which was tabled in this chamber on 24 May. As is the norm, on that day members of the committee were afforded the opportunity to make comments on the…
To the Legislative Council of Victoria: The petition of certain citizens of the state of Victoria draws to the attention of the house the state government’s decision to cease funding for the National Centre for Farmer Health. In particular, we note: 1. the likely closure of the National Centre for Farmer Health due to the…
I also congratulate Jennifer Kanis, a great member for the seat of Melbourne in the Assembly.
Members may be aware of recent comments by past Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett in the Geelong Advertiser advocating the closure of both the Ford factory and the Alcoa plant at Point Henry. Contributions such as this are entirely unwelcome to the manufacturing industry, and to talk it down at a time when it is facing…
I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Planning and Environment Amendment (VicSmart Planning Assessment) Bill 2012. I will make a short contribution that will address the points that Labor has concerns about. This bill purports to streamline the planning process and cut red tape. Labor supports these aims, but not at …
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and it is in relation to the Warrnambool Alternative VCAL Education School, or WAVE. The WAVE program was established in 2010 as a satellite school to Warrnambool College. Prior to that it was auspiced by Brauer Secondary College, Mortlake College and Hawkesdale P-12 College …
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria) — My question is to the Minister for Higher Education and Skills. Can the minister confirm that TAFE boards will need his approval to sell off assets or to sell off rural campuses to help meet funding shortfalls, and can he advise the house on his government’s policy on such sell-offs?…
My adjournment matter this evening is directed to the Minister for Education, Martin Dixon, and is in relation to Horsham College. Last Tuesday and Wednesday I had several meetings with key stakeholders in the Wimmera, and in particular in Horsham, Stawell, the Pyrenees and other parts of the Southern Grampians. The issue of the Horsham …