The Andrews Labor Government is improving accessibility for people with disability by funding the construction of 13 new Changing Places facilities in the community. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Lizzie Blandthorn recently announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new recipients of Changing Places. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the funding…
Ms TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (17:29): I lay on the table a statement of compatibility with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006: Opening paragraphs In accordance with section 28 of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, (the ‘Charter’), I make this Statement of Compatibility with respect…
The Victorian Government has committed $1 million for Sustainability Victoria to deliver the Victorian Litter Plan, which includes litter grants and programs for local councils and the community to reduce litter in the State. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney has welcomed the grants saying the Victorian Government is taking action to tackle litter…
Guaranteed funding to secure the future of South West TAFE, support for training in regional areas like Western Victoria and quality training to ensure locals have the right skills for the jobs of the future, will underpin Victoria’s overhauled training and TAFE system. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today welcomed the Andrews Labor…
I take this opportunity to speak about an important industry in Victoria that is responsible for hundreds of thousands of direct and indirect jobs across the state. This week thousands of construction workers voted overwhelmingly to support a new enterprise bargaining agreement for the construction industry that will result in a complete modernisation of this…
