Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (12:44:58) — I rise to update the house on an important Andrews Labor government program to reduce the spread of bloodborne viruses such as hepatitis B and C both in the community and in the corrections system. Rates of hepatitis C are much higher amongst prisoners than in the general population, with a…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (13:06:39) — I rise to congratulate my constituents for the work they do in fundraising for excellent causes. Last week I was very pleased to take part in the Pink Ribbon Breakfast organised by the Bellarine Women’s Network in support of research into breast cancer. This very well attended…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (15:50:12) — This bill makes a range of changes to improve the operation of the corrections system and to enhance community safety. Most of the changes are clearly reasonable, and I note that this bill receives broad support across the chamber. It addresses the inadequacy of contraband penalties and closes loopholes…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping celebrate inspiring and motivated young people in Western Victoria as part of the first ever Victorian Youth Week, after the Turnbull Government scrapped funding that it previously provided to states. Ensuring Victoria continues to highlight the important role young people play in the community, the Labor Government is almost…
The Tyrendarra Football and Netball Club will be shooting more goals and growing its ranks with the Andrews Labor Government to upgrade change room facilities at Tyrendarra Reserve. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Tyrendarra Football Netball Club was among 23 sports facilities across Victoria to share in more than $2 million…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in south west Victoria with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced four local integrated family service providers will receive an additional $514,598.01 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with…
The Victorian Government is boosting support to vulnerable children and families in the Colac region with funding for prevention and early intervention support services. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Colac Area Health will receive an additional $247,265 to deliver integrated family services that build capacity and work with more families at…
Grassroots sports clubs in the Corangamite Shire region are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced five clubs would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18. “Grassroots sports clubs…
Grassroots sports clubs in Victoria’s south west are getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced 13 clubs in South West Victoria would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18.…
A grassroots sports club in Anglesea is getting the equipment, skills and expertise they need to grow and win silverware. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Football Club would share in over $500,000 from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program 2017-18 The Club will receive…
The Andrews Labor Government has upgraded another two level crossings on the Warrnambool line, as part of its ongoing investment in safer, more reliable services for V/Line passengers and drivers on the south coast. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced works have been completed at Vickers Road, Panmure and Ondit Road in Winchelsea,…
Nearly $40,000 has been awarded to support five local crime prevention projects in Western Victoria under the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Community Safety Fund (CSF) grants. The grants provide up to $10,000 in funding to councils and not-for-profit groups, for projects that help prevent crime and support people to feel safer and more…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (09:58:58) — I rise this morning to talk about the Victorian Training Awards. I had the pleasure and the privilege of presenting our training awards to vocational education and training (VET) students, teachers, training providers and employers, recognising and honouring their outstanding achievements. These awards showcase not only the…
Ms TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (17:13:57) — This bill represents a significant step forward in implementing the reforms recommended by Justice Harper in his 2015 review. Dealing with serious sex and violent offenders is extremely difficult. We all wish that these offences were never committed, those victims were never victims and those people were not offenders.…
The Andrews Labor Government is considering options to upgrade the Princes Highway from Colac to the South Australian border, to reduce travel times and increase safety. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced work has begun on a business case to look into ways to give drivers on the key route more chances to safely…
The Andrews Labor Government is targeting alcohol-related crashes involving young drivers in Warrnambool through a new awareness program about the dangers of underage drinking. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced a $25,000 grant for local organisation Communities That Care to run their Smart Generation Program. “The program reduces access to alcohol for minors…
Warrnambool Field & Game is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Warrnambool Field & Game will receive a package from the Defibrillators for…
Laang Speedway Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Laang Speedway Club will receive a package from the Defibrillators for Sporting Clubs…
Bannockburn Cricket Club players will be smashing sixes, thanks to the construction of three new multi-purpose synthetic cricket nets at Victoria Park Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney officially opened the training nets today, made possible thanks to a $67,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government. The new nets feature retractable soft netting…
South West Healthcare health workers, patients and visitors will be safer as more security guards are deployed as part of another Andrews Labor Government initiative to stamp out violence in hospitals. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced South West Healthcare will receive funding to increase security staffing at the hospital. This funding…
Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Colac on Saturday 21 October 2017. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP encourages locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals. Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Two of Victoria’s newest schools have chosen their new names. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Bannockburn Primary School’s new name is Bannockburn P-12 College, while Torquay North Primary School will become Torquay Coast Primary School. Bannockburn Primary School will expand next year to include secondary schooling and is relocating to a…
Apollo Bay Sailing Club is set to take its game up a notch when it comes to dealing with an emergency with a new defibrillator and training package from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Apollo Bay Sailing Club was amongst the 301 successful applicants across the…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $1,648,045 for health…
The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a $115 million boost to give Victoria’s busy hospitals relief from a massive surge in demand following one of Victoria’s worst-ever flu seasons. Today, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced that local health services will share in a special funding support package, with an additional $424,952 for health…
Sporting Clubs in south west Victoria will receive funding to encourage more Aboriginal Victorians to play the sports they love. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced three clubs will share in more than $34,000 across Victoria from the first round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program. The recipients include:…