TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:47): I rise today to mark some fantastic achievements by the dairy industry in Western Victoria. Western Victoria’s great-tasting fresh milk helps to explain the outstanding medal tally at the Dairy Industry Association of Australia awards recently. Around three-quarters…
TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:48): Another competition that will produce outstanding results begins today at Larpent, the Victorian ploughing championships, followed by the national titles on Friday and Saturday. The Colac area has a very long tradition of hosting ploughing competitions. This week’s…
GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:26): Since 2014 the Andrews Labor government has invested $4 billion into TAFE, skills and higher education, and the 2023–24 budget further reinforces our commitment to quality by investing over $500 million in TAFE and the training system. This budget…