Local kindergartens in Victoria’s south west are set to benefit from new and improved laptops and tablets as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s latest kindergarten grants round. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said 14 Kindergartens would share in $1.64 million through this year’s Children’s Facilities Capital Program minor grants round. The kindergartens will…
The Small Business Festival 2018 workshops program will roll out across regional Victoria during August, providing ideas, information and networking opportunities to start, operate and grow a business. The festival workshops are a showcase for the successful year-round program that has helped thousands of prospective business owners to access the advice they need to make…
Drivers in south-western Victoria are already experiencing the benefits of upgrades to three vital regional freight routes in one of Australia’s major forestry, farming and mining regions, the ‘Green Triangle’, with the next phase of works due to start in September 2018. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said extensive…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (11:32:07) — The government is continuing its historic work to transform Victoria’s response to family violence so that victim survivors are better supported and perpetrators are held to account. We have committed to implementing all to 227 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, and through the 2017–18 budget invested an…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (11:57:06) — I will make some summation remarks, but before I do so I would like to extend my thoughts and condolences to Angela Taylor’s family and friends, and also indicate that my thoughts are absolutely with all of those who were injured and with the families and friends of those…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (12:49:28) — I was dealing with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities in my summing up. I mentioned that the opposition had raised the issue of the statement of compatibility for this bill. The statement of compatibility considers that this bill limits rights in the charter, and that is based…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Training and Skills) (20:40:12) — I thank members for the contributions that they made to the house in previous weeks to this debate, and I would like to take this opportunity to address some of the issues raised by members here and indeed in the other place as well. Most of the…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) tabled following statement in accordance with Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006: In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Charter), I make this Statement of Compatibility with respect to the Corrections Amendment (Parole) Bill 2018 (Bill). In my opinion, the Bill,…
MS TIERNEY (Minister for Corrections) (17:36:23) — I move: That the bill be now read a second time. The main purpose of the bill is to enhance community safety by clarifying the application of the strict parole laws for prisoners convicted of murdering a police officer, including the prisoner Dr Craig Minogue. This is to reaffirm the…
The Victorian Government has awarded a $22,500 Stronger Regional Communities Plan grant to the Corangamite Shire Council to help build capacity for the many community groups in the shire. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the funding from the Stronger Regional Communities Plan, which supports community-led initiatives that build community capabilities or improve…
The Victorian Government has awarded a $50,000 Stronger Regional Communities Plan to Moyne Shire Council for it to prepare its economic development strategy. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the funding from the Stronger Regional Communities Plan, which supports community-led initiatives that build community capabilities or improve the liveability of regional and rural…
The Victorian Government has awarded a $50,000 Stronger Regional Communities Plan grant to develop marketing and buy-local campaigns to promote townships and businesses of Cobden, Camperdown, Terang and Timboon. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the funding from the Stronger Regional Communities Plan, which supports community-led initiatives that build community capabilities or improve…
Colac Hospital will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $27.42 million at Colac Area Health. That is $1.41 million more than the…
Otway Health will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $3.6 million at Otway Health. That is $65,000 more than the previous 12…
Lorne Community Hospital will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $3.26 million at Lorne Community Hospital. That is $68,000 more than the…
The Andrews Labor Government is helping manufacturers in Warrnambool grow, innovate and create jobs. Member for Western Victori,a Gayle Tierney today announced the creation of the Warrnambool Manufacturing Cluster – part of a $5 million state-wide scheme to boost the capability of regional manufacturers. The initiative will give local manufacturers access to programs that boost…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today visited the Colac East Kindergarten and inspected the recently upgraded facility. The $385,000 upgrade was funded by the Andrews Government, in conjunction with Barwon Child, Youth and Family, Colac Otway Shire and the Colac East Kindergarten Committee. The project increased Colac East Kindergarten’s capacity, including an additional…
Fifty young people in Colac and surrounds have now benefited from the Andrews Labor Governments L2P learner driver mentor program. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today met with 20-year-old Colac local John Bader, who will soon take his probationary licence test. John learned to drive after learning under the supervision of volunteer driving…
Portland District Health will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $28.21 million at Portland District Health. That is $1.52 million more than…
Timboon & District Healthcare Service will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $4.54 million in the Timboon & District Health Service. That…
Terang and Mortlake Health Service will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $7.53 million at Terang and Mortlake Health Service. That is…
Heywood Rural Health will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $3.4 million at Heywood Rural Health. That is $68,000 more than the…
Hesse Rural Health will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Labor Government is investing $3.61 million at Hesse Rural Health. That is $89,000 more than the previous…
Moyne Health Services will share in record funding to give more patients the world-class treatment and care they deserve faster, as part of a massive boost to health care. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced the Andrews Labor Government is investing $5.45 million at Moyne Health. That is $129,000 more than the previous…
Warrnambool Art Gallery (WAG) is set to launch a new digital art program that aims to give girls the skills and confidence to forge careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and maths, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Victorian Government. State Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced the grant today, through Creative…
The Andrews Labor Government is restoring one of Warrnambool’s much loved heritage assets, Wollaston Bridge. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, today announced a $195,000 grant from the Labor Government’s Living Heritage Program, which gives communities like Warrnambool the resources we need to protect our treasured heritage. Constructed in 1890, Wollaston Bridge is…
Freshwater anglers will soon have even better fishing facilities at Lake Purrumbete thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Andrews Labor Government’s Target One Million plan, which aims to get more people fishing, more often. Lake Purrumbete is one of Victoria’s renowned crater lakes in the south-west and attracts thousands of anglers annually for its…