Epic Environmental Art Gallery Bound For Halls Gap

Australia’s first dedicated art and environment precinct is set to open in Halls Gap, creating a national centre for environmental art and supporting artists from across Australia, thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos today announced construction has begun on Australia’s National Centre for Environmental…

Modernising Student Experience For Future Farmers

The Allan Labor Government is helping more Victorians pursue a career in agriculture through the $50 million Agricultural College Modernisation Program. New state-of-the-art facilities are now open to students of Longerenong College, one of three of Victoria’s agriculture colleges to benefit from $20 million in funding for upgrades to student accommodation and teaching amenities. Longerenong…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: FREE TAFE

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:33): Today is a great day: we are celebrating five years since the introduction of free TAFE. Since 2019 more than 157,000 students have had the chance to get the skills they need for the jobs they want, while saving $436 million in fees.…

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:04): I thank the member for his question, and I do find it really interesting that they have a play on words with ‘saving TAFE’ given that they shut down 22 campuses and they sacked over 2000 workers and TAFEs were just hanging in…

SEELEY INTERNATIONAL

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:10): I thank the member for his question. Can I first state my disappointment and of course my heartfelt concerns for those workers and their families. As a past union secretary in an industry that was hit by job losses, I well…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: WESTERN VICTORIA FIRES

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:25): I rise today, like Minister Symes, to thank our firefighters in the Grampians region who saved countless homes over the last fortnight with fortunately no loss of life. I acknowledge in particular the CFA brigades that I met on the weekend…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: FIRE AND STORM EVENTS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:17): Today I rise to commend the resilience and community spirit of our regional Victorian communities. I have seen firsthand how regional Victorians are supporting each other following the horrific storm event and fires on 13 February. Last weekend I had the opportunity…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: LEARN LOCAL AWARDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:32): I rise to inform the house that nominations are open for the 2024 Learn Local Awards. Our Learn Local providers are truly incredible. Over 200 grassroots community organisations right across Victoria are delivering essential pre-accredited training. From English to maths, digital skills…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: VICTORIAN PREMIER’S LITERARY AWARDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:56): On another note, I congratulate Warrnambool writer Rachel Morton, whose fiction novel Panajachel won the prize for an unpublished manuscript at the recent Victorian Premier’s Literary Awards. I congratulate all who have received awards and thank them for their ongoing contributions…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:54): Today I rise to congratulate 28 constituents in Western Victoria who have been recognised for their outstanding service to our community in January’s Order of Australia awards. Foremost amongst them is the late emeritus professor William Hugh Sawyer of Point Lonsdale, who…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL HOUSING

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:47): The Allan Labor government is delivering worker accommodation in regional communities where it is needed most. Recently I visited the Koroit caravan park, which has seen five new cabins constructed under the Koroit worker housing project. As I understand it, there…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EDUCATION FUNDING

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:33): As the academic year begins today, I joined the Premier at Swinburne University to talk about the availability of free TAFE courses and degrees in nursing and education. Whether it is through TAFE or university, students who want to make a…

Sparking A Bright Future For South West Victoria

Aspiring electricians in Warrnambool can look forward to more training opportunities with South West TAFE boasting new technology labs, thanks to the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney today visited South West TAFE’s Warrnambool campus, announcing almost $1 million in funding to upgrade the TAFE’s electrical laboratories and workshops, and install…

More Housing For Workers In South-West Victoria

Regional workers in Victoria can access more affordable housing and accommodation, with support from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today visited the Koroit Caravan Park which has seen five new cabins constructed under the Koroit Worker Housing project. Supporting key industries in the region, the $465,000 grant from the Labor Government…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: PIPPA MACPHERSON

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (10:09): I rise today to congratulate Pippa Macpherson on taking out the Apprentice of the Year award at the Apprenticeship Employment Network Apprentice Training Awards last Wednesday. Pippa is a phenomenal young person who I have had the pleasure of meeting on…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TRAINING AND SKILLS

IERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:19): 2023 has demonstrated the power and purpose of Victoria’s TAFE and training sector. This was absolutely on show at the recent Australian Training Awards, Apprentice Training Awards and Learn Local Awards, where the variety and depth of training and skills in…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TINY TOWNS FUND

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:32): I rise today to inform the house that the $20 million Tiny Towns Fund is now open for applications. Last week I visited Talbot, in our historic goldfields region, to launch Tiny Towns at the local arts and historical museum. Marion, the…

New Grants For Our Tiniest Towns

From Aireys Inlet to Yea, towns across the state can soon apply for grants from the Allan Labor Government to deliver local projects that will make a huge impact in tiny towns right across Victoria. Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney today visited the Talbot Arts and Historical Museum – which received a grant in…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: PRUE ARCHER

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:48): On another note, I also congratulate Prue Archer, recipient of the 2023 Upskill and Invest – Young Farmers Scholarship. Prue’s great passion is dairy farming, including the science of artificial insemination and ultimately farm management. This talented young farmer will use…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: VICTORIAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE AWARDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:47): I rise today to acknowledge and celebrate the winners and finalists of the 2023 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Several of my constituents, outstanding principals, teachers and schools have been recognised for their important work in improving schools and supporting students to…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: WODONGA LOGISTICS PRECINCT

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:34): The Allan Labor government is creating jobs and growth in regional Victoria by investing in what each region does best. Supported by the regional development portfolio, the new Wodonga logistics precinct is strengthening the role of Wodonga as a crucial road…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TAFE FUNDING

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:24): I am so pleased that a new-era skills and TAFE system is now a reality. Last week I was joined by Premier Allan and Minister O’Connor at Bendigo Kangan Institute Docklands to see and hear firsthand how the new skills agreement…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: BIRREGURRA MEN’S SHED

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:48): Recently I had the pleasure of joining the Birregurra community in celebrating their brand new men’s shed. As we are all aware, men’s sheds strengthen the fabric of regional communities and play a vital role in men’s social and emotional wellbeing.…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: MILDURA

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:18): I recently met with many people and organisations in Mildura. I went there to listen and to see firsthand how this government works in partnership with many communities in this region. Because this government listens and responds, we invest in culture…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: SKILLS PLAN

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:16): Last week I launched the second annual Victorian skills plan. It reinforces that Victoria continues to set the benchmark for skills and training in Australia. We are the national leaders in reform. We are building and uniting the system. We introduced…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:12): This morning Minister Blandthorn and I visited the fabulous staff and children at the Gowrie early learning centre in Carlton to announce eight grants of more than $6 million to support, develop and upskill early childhood educators. The government’s Best Start, Best…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: NATIONAL SKILLS AGREEMENT

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (14:56): I am delighted to advise the house that last night I signed the new five-year National Skills Agreement with the federal government, securing $3.1 billion for Victoria’s TAFE and training sector. This deal will create even more opportunities for Victorians to be…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: KEN SAUNDERS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:40): Today I rise to pay tribute to the life of Ken Saunders, a Gunditjmara man who passed away on country in Heywood in August. Ken Saunders’s path in life from being an early school leaver at Lake Condah Mission was extraordinary,…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:35): It is an enormous honour to continue the work of strengthening skills and Victoria’s TAFE system in regional Victoria and right across the state and to have been appointed on Monday as Minister for Regional Development. I care deeply about Victoria’s…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (12:35): I would like to raise the issue of apprenticeships. Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity for a great career, and once qualified, we have a community of skilled professionals who underpin the prosperity of Victoria. I am proud that this government does…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TRAINING AND SKILLS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:18): Victoria was the epicentre of training and skills this month. We were proud to host the WorldSkills national championships right here in Victoria. Many school students got to witness not only the incredible skills of our young students,…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TIMBER INDUSTRY

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:32): The Andrews Labor government is working hard to support the forestry sector through the native timber transition. We have listened to the support needs of timber workers, contractors, employers and communities, just as we said we would. We…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: SHEEPVENTION

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:56): I rise today to congratulate the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society on holding a very successful Sheepvention 2023. It was great to see this iconic rural expo is returning to its pre-COVID role, with excellent crowds. It draws…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: WINDA-MARA ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:56): Over the Sheepvention days I also had the privilege to meet with Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation at Budj Bim. I thank Winda-Mara CEO Jason Walker, Uncle Michael Bell and the Budj Bim rangers for the opportunity to learn firsthand…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: BANEMORE HEREFORDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:57): On another matter, I also had the opportunity to visit Banemore, a property run by progressive farmers Jonathan Jenkin and Jo Vigliaturo. This second-generation farming venture in Herefords and sheep is in many ways an exemplar in taking…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: SOUTH WEST TAFE

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:30): Free TAFE has changed lives throughout Victoria. It has provided quality education and skills and training so that people get the qualifications for a great career. This was absolutely on show when I recently visited South West…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: SOUTH WEST TAFE

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:30): Free TAFE has changed lives throughout Victoria. It has provided quality education and skills and training so that people get the qualifications for a great career. This was absolutely on show when I recently visited South West TAFE…

SUPPORTING COMMUNITY RECOVERY AFTER VICTORIAN FLOODS

The Albanese and Andrews Labor Governments are supporting Victorian communities to restore treasured recreation areas and facilities damaged by the floods in October and November 2022. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Federal and State Governments have provided more than $11.8 million to…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: AUSTRALIAN GRAINS GENEBANK

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:05): I am pleased to update the house on how the Andrews Labor government is supporting our agriculture sector to meet the challenges of a changing climate. Recently I had the pleasure of being in Horsham to announce a…

Empowering Our Next-Gen Agriculture Workforce

The Andrews Labor Government is modernising how Longerenong College and Federation University TAFE train Victoria’s future agriculture workforce. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today visited Longerenong College to tour the new state-of-the-art student accommodation currently in development, thanks to a $6.5 million investment from the Labor Government. The project will also give students a new…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: DRINK VICTORIAN

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:39): Victoria makes some of the best drinks in the world. Last night I was delighted to host Drink Victorian, an event promoting our fabulous drink producers. The Drink Victorian program supports venues to increase their range of…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: VICTORIAN TOURISM AWARDS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:44): I rise today to congratulate four towns in western Victoria who are among 17 finalists in the Victorian Tourism Industry Council awards: Ballarat, Warrnambool, Koroit and Aireys Inlet. Last week Ballarat in the top tourist town category and…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ANIMAL WELFARE

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (14:14): Animal welfare is a priority of the Andrews Labor government. That is why over the last month we have delivered Victoria’s first ever pet census to help shape the future of animal welfare and ensure pet owners…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: DAIRY INDUSTRY

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:22): I rise today to highlight the remarkable achievements of two groundbreaking dairy research programs, DairyBio and DairyFeedbase. These programs were established through a partnership between Agriculture Victoria, Dairy Australia and the Gardiner Foundation and have made significant contributions…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:37): I rise today to congratulate the 28 residents of Western Victoria who received King’s Birthday honours – six AMs, 20 OAMs and two Public Service Medals. As ever I am struck by recipients’ extraordinary level of volunteering in…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: AGRICULTURE TRAINING

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:26): I am proud of the investment that this government makes in training and skills in the agriculture industry. We understand how important agriculture is to Victorians. Our investment is guided by strong research and sector engagement. In 2021…

BETTER, SAFER FACILITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS

Students in Victoria will have better school environments to learn and succeed in, with the Andrews Labor Government funding key maintenance projects at schools right across the state. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 13 local schools are among more than 350 Victorian schools to embark on a maintenance blitz in…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: DAIRY INDUSTRY

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…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS

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…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TAFE FUNDING

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…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:08): I am pleased to update the chamber on how the Andrews Labor government is supporting more Victorians to train for highly skilled jobs. Recently I attended the Heidelberg campus of Melbourne Polytechnic to open their new $3.2…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TIMBER INDUSTRY

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:19): Today I would like to acknowledge the challenges faced by Victoria’s native timber workers. For three years there has not been stable native timber supply in this state due to increasing severe bushfires, sustained legal action and decisions…

DOING WHAT MATTERS FOR WESTERN VICTORIA

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community – investing in what matters for the people of Western Victoria. We haven’t wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24, we’re getting on with doing what we said we’d…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: AGRICULTURE TRAINING

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:15): I am pleased to update the chamber on how the Andrews Labor government is supporting agriculture colleges and our emerging young farmers, agriscientists and agribusiness owners. Recently I visited the University of Melbourne’s Dookie agriculture campus to…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: WESTERN VICTORIA REGION SCHOOLS

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:58): I rise today in Education Week to celebrate some fantastic events in my electorate marking 151 years of public education in this state. Foremost is the near completion of the new state-of-the-art facilities at the Terang College…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: AGRICULTURE SECTOR SUPPORT

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (13:30): I am pleased to inform the house that the government is providing additional support for farmers impacted by the March hailstorm which impacted farmers in the City of Greater Shepparton and Yarra Ranges local government areas. This…

FUNDS SHINE A NEW LIGHT ON COLAC SPORT

Even more Colac and District sports clubs can look forward to playing day and night with the completion of upgraded oval lighting at Gellibrand, Irrewillipe, Alvie, Birregurra and Warrowie Recreation Reserves made possible by the Victorian Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today joined Colac Otway Shire Mayor, Cr Chris Potter and members…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:40): It is such a pleasure to note the ways in which the women of my electorate of Western Victoria are celebrating International Women’s Day 2023. This electorate is larger than Tasmania and diverse in economic activity and…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TRAINING AND SKILLS

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:27): Today I am pleased to update the chamber on how the Andrews Labor government is central to national discussions about skills and training provision. Recently I was pleased to join my training and skills ministerial colleagues across states…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: LEARN LOCAL PROVIDERS

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:33): Today I would like to draw attention to the achievements of Learn Local students, teachers, providers and industry partners. Learn Locals are so important to our community. They provide skills and connect students with great opportunities, and…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: JENNIFER MACAULAY

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:38): Recently the Governor-General announced that Jennifer Macaulay of Portarlington was one of two people to be awarded the honorary medal in the general division of the Order of Australia. Jenny is a long-term resident of Portarlington. She…

LOCAL CEMETERIES TO SHARE IN GRANTS ROUND

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering upgrades and maintenance to our public cemeteries, ensuring these important spaces where Victorians reflect and remember those no longer with us continue to be preserved. The Labor government in investing more than $600,000 in grants through the 2022-23 Cemetery Grants Program. Three cemeteries in Western Victoria will share in…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: AGRICULTURE SECTOR

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:13): Victoria’s world-class agriculture sector provides food, jobs and prosperity and underpins an export industry in food and drink which is renowned across the world. That is why we are committed to continued investment in the sector. We…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKFORCE

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:30): I am pleased to update the chamber on how the Andrews Labor government is delivering skills and jobs for our clean energy future through collaboration and collective impact. Recently I was pleased to join the Premier and…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: FLOOD AND STORM RECOVERY INITIATIVES

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (12:09): Today I would like to draw attention to the incredible resilience of our regional communities and especially our farmers and growers who underpin our agricultural industry. They are a community and sector who face continual challenges, as…

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (09:48): I rise today to congratulate the 17 constituents of Western Victoria Region whose contributions to our community were recognised in January’s Order of Australia awards. Foremost is the late Archie Roach, just one of six Australians to…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: TAFE FUNDING

GAYLE TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education, Minister for Agriculture) (13:48): I will use the opportunity to be the Minister for Training and Skills on this occasion. I am pleased to update the chamber on how the Andrews Labor government is providing free TAFE to more Victorians. Last week…

$560,412 GRANTS FOR WESTERN VICTORIA EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $560,412 in Emergency Service Units across Western Victoria to provide essential operational vehicles and equipment, appliances and communication upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, welcomed the announcement made last week that 22 local emergency service organisations would receive funding to deliver a range of projects. The 22…

$494,574 IN GRANTS FOR SOUTH-WEST EMERGENCY SERVICES

The Andrews Labor Government has invested $494,574 in Emergency Service Units across Victoria’s south west to provide essential operational vehicles and equipment, appliances and communication upgrades. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney, welcomed the announcement made last week that 14 local emergency service organisations would receive funding to deliver a range of projects. The…

WESTERN VICTORIA CLUBS SCORE SPORT GRANTS

40 grassroots sport and active recreation organisations across Western Victoria are set to bolster their coaching skills, administration expertise, or score new sports equipment thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today congratulated the successful applicants from the South West of the latest round of…

VICTORIA – DELIVERING THE INCLUSIVE STATE

The Andrews Labor Government is investing to make the state more inclusive for all Victorians, making popular tourist destinations and community facilities more accessible for people with disability. Announcing 46 accessibility grants through a $5.4 million investment, the Labor Government is cementing its reputation as the most inclusive and welcoming state in Australia. The grants…

MOYNE SHIRE COUNCIL SCORES $300,000 FROM STATE GOVERNMENT TOWARDS NEW PLAY SPACE AND MULTI-USE COURT

The Victorian Government is ramping up its support for community sport providing grants for new community facilities in Macarthur. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Moyne Shire Council will receive $300,000 million towards the Macarthur Recreation and Cultural Precinct Play Space and Multi-Court project. Once completed, the project will see the…

IRREWILLIPE REC RESERVE SCORES STATE GOVERNMENT GRANT

Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve, home to Western Eagles Football and Netball Club, will receive $30,000 towards the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve Off-field Facilities Design project. The project will complete site investigations, schematic designs, turf analysis and Quantity Surveyor Costings for the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve off-field facilities to…

UPGRADING AND IMPROVING THREE WARRNAMBOOL KINDERS

The Andrews Labor Government is helping Warrnambool’s kindergartens to upgrade and improve their centres, giving every Victorian child the best start to life. In Warrnambool today, Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced three Warrnambool kindergartens – City Kindergarten, Lions Hopkins Kindergarten and Warrnambool South Kindergarten – have joined the ranks of over 100…