Catherine Jenkins and Vicki Perrett

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…

Aboriginal prisoner rehabilitation

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…

MORE PARKING AND BUS SHELTERS IN SOUTH WESTERN VICTORIA

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…

$50,000 FOR BUS UPGRADE IN BANNOCKBURN

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…

$120,000 FOR BUS UPGRADES ON THE SURF COAST

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…