Anglers in the south west can look forward to better fishing opportunities thanks to four new projects worth a total of more than $187,500. The projects account for four of the 17 new recreational fishing projects, worth $1 million in total, that are funded using revenue derived from the sale of recreational fishing licences. They…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP announced today applications for the Andrews Labor Government’s $8 million 2015-16 Boating Safety and Facilities Program (BSFP) is now open. Victorian boating groups, local councils and other community organisations across Western Victoria are encouraged to apply for grants to improve local boating facilities and waterway safety until 16…
Emergency services volunteer groups in the south west will share in $12.5 million to purchase much-needed equipment as part of the 2015-16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the VESEP grants would fund operational equipment, such as trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and minor facility improvements for volunteer…
Emergency services volunteer groups in South Barwon will share in $12.5 million to purchase much-needed equipment as part of the 2015-16 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the VESEP grants would fund operational equipment, such as trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers and minor facility improvements for volunteer groups.…
Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has encouraged local environmental organisations to apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s $5.2 million threatened species grants announced today. The Threatened Species Protection Initiative will support threatened species’ survival in the short term through on-ground activities such as habitat creation and restoration and site protection. Through the…
Victoria’s libraries will receive a funding boost with the latest round of the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program opening today. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Andrews Labor Government hadallocated $4.3 million to the Living Libraries Infrastructure Program under the 2015-16 Victorian Budget, which is open for applications from now until 1 October…
Voting is now open for the new Community Choice Award, a category in the 2015 Victorian Training Awards, giving Geelong residents the chance to help an apprentice take the next step with their training and career. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the new category gave Geelong residents a chance to show their support…
The Andrews Labor Government has established a new Ministerial Advisory Council forVolunteers to better recognise the work that volunteers do in our local community. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today urged local community organisations and individuals to submit nominations. Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our community and the broader economy. The…
Students in Western Victoria will be big winners as part of the Andrews Labor governments additional funding for school uniforms, shoes, books and stationery through State Schools’ Relief (SSR). The Andrews Labor Government’s $15.6 million commitment will enable SSR to increase the number of students receiving financial help, up from the 10,000 who benefited from…
Colac Area Health will benefit from new and upgraded dental equipment, which will ensure locals get better and safer public dental care, more quickly. The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $207 million in public dental services in 2015-16. This funding will provide dental treatment to over 332,000 eligible patients this year, and includes…
South West Healthcare Portland will benefit from new and upgraded dental equipment, which will ensure locals get better and safer public dental care, more quickly. The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $207 million in public dental services in 2015-16. This funding will provide dental treatment to over 332,000 eligible patients this year, and…
South West Health Care Warrnambool will benefit from new and upgraded dental equipment, which will ensure locals get better and safer public dental care, more quickly. The Andrews Labor Government is investing more than $207 million in public dental services in 2015-16. This funding will provide dental treatment to over 332,000 eligible patients this year,…
I rise to make a statement on the Auditor-General’s report Early Intervention Services for Vulnerable Children and Families. At the outset I will say that this is an alarming report. It looks at whether vulnerable families can access early intervention services through the child and family information, referral and support teams, commonly known as Child…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Skills and Training, and it is in relation to his visit to South West TAFE in July of this year. During his visit the minister announced an additional $1.6 million in funding on top of the $4 million he announced for that education facility some time ago. The sustainability…
I would like to talk about another brave person in my electorate, Anna Heisar, who is a nurse in Apollo Bay. She has just won the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) Annette Walker Award for 2014. The Annette Walker Award is for an outstanding contribution by an RAHC professional. Anna received her award for going…
I rise to speak of a brave young man in my electorate, Hunter Petrass. Hunter is a 12-year-old boy who was a recent recipient of a Junior Triple Zero Hero Award for speaking calmly and clearly when he called 000 of his own volition when his mum’s lungs were filling with fluid due to complications…
The Andrews Labor Government will inject $723,000 into local schools throughout South Barwon, to ensure each student can thrive in a safe, modern and comfortable environment. Four South Barwon schools will be the beneficiaries of the maintenance grant funding including: – Moriac Primary School- $156,000 – Bellbrae Primary School- $143,000 – Grovedale College – $128,000 – Torquay P-6 College-…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Industry, and it is in regard to the ongoing impact of the establishment of the Victorian Defence Procurement hub in Geelong. Geelong has over 300 businesses which supply products and services to domestic and international defence aerospace markets. The state’s defence industry is valued at $1.5 billion…
The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its commitment to improving regionalroads with an extensive upgrade to the Glenelg Highway in Coleraine. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney welcomed the $1.1 million upgrade, with thisstretch of highway being in the heart of the town with the supermarket, post office and bank all on this section of…
The Andrews Labor Government will inject $617,000 into local schools throughout Polwarth, to ensure each student can thrive in a safe, modern and comfortable environment. Seven Polwarth schools will be the beneficiaries of the maintenance grant funding including: – Mortlake P-12 College – $257,000 – Cobden Technical School – $166,000 – Lorne – Aireys Inlet P-12 College –…
The Andrews Labor Government will inject $201,000 into local schools throughout South West, to ensure each student can thrive in a safe, modern and comfortable environment. Four South West schools will be the beneficiaries of the maintenance grant funding including: – Woolsthorpe Primary School- $112,000 – Brauer Secondary College- $44,000 – Portland North Primary School- $32,000 – Port Fairy…
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the Great South Coast Group to grow thefood and fibre industry in Victoria’s south-west. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, in partnership with the RegionalDevelopment Australia (RDA) – Barwon South West, today announced $40,000 to support the continued development of the Great South Coast Group’s Food &Fibre Strategic…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has welcomed the biggest ever investment in women’s participation in sport by an Australian state government. Minister for Sport, John Eren, recently announced applications for Community Sport Infrastructure Fund grants are open. The $100 million fund includes a $10 million Female Friendly Facilities fund, so that clubs can…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney says three Andrews Labor Government grants totalling over $10,000 will help showcase the Surf Coast to visitors from Victoria and beyond. The funding, announced by Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren will support the staging and marketing of the popular events, aimed at showcasing the Surf Coast’s…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP says a $2,500 Andrews Labor Government grant to stage the Upwelling Festival will help showcase Portland to visitors from Victoria and beyond. The funding, announced by Minister for Tourism and Major Events, John Eren, will support the staging and marketing of the popular event, aimed at showcasing Portland’s…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has called on community groups in Western Victoria to apply for funding under a $1 million Transport Accident Commission (TAC) grants program to make local roads safer. The TAC’s Community Road Safety Grants Program offers grants of up to $25,000 to local councils, schools, community and not-for-profit registered…
Public-sector residential aged-care services in the south west will receive a total of over $500,000 to improve facilities and quality of care for elderly residents. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced health services across the south west will share in close to $6 million of new grants to help public aged-care facilities…
Public-sector residential aged-care services in the Polwarth region will receive a total of just under $300,000 to improve facilities and quality of care for elderly residents. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced health services across the state will share in close to $6 million of new grants to help public aged-care facilities…
Road safety on the Surf Coast has been given a boost after the Surf Coast Shire received a slice of a $1 million Transport Accident Commission grants program. Gayle Tierney MP this week congratulated the Surf Coast Shire after it was successful in securing funding for a project designed to save lives and prevent serious…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP has today welcomed an Andrews Labor Government announcement that will see TAFEs across the state benefit from $3.5 million to continue support and guidance to apprentices aged 15 to 24 during the first year of their apprenticeship, after the program was cut by the previous Liberal Government. Ms…
Local not-for-profit groups dedicated to reuniting pets with their owners, rehoming lost pets, running dog socialisation classes and providing responsible pet ownership education are now eligible for grants thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP urged local non-government and not-for-profit organisations to apply for grants of up to $50,000…
The Andrews Labor Government is investing in a new roundabout on the MidlandHighway to boost safety and reduce the risk of crashes at a busy Gheringhapintersection. Gayle Tierney, the Member for Western Victoria welcomed the $2.48 million upgrade atthe intersection of Midland Highway and Fyansford-Gheringhap Road which will address a history of head-on and rear-end…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a seminar to be held on Wednesday 22 July 2015. Through the program, businesses and prospective business owners are provided with the facts and advice needed to make informed decisions and create a platform…
Small business operators in the Koroit area and the Peterborough area can access free mentoring, support and information about Victorian Government services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday 22 July 2015 in Koroit and Thursday 23 July 2015 in Peterborough. The Andrews Labor Government is doubling its mobile support for small business witha…
Local councils, not for profits, community groups and businesses in Western Victoria are set to benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s new $500 million Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, with applications now officially open. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney said the Fund presented an enormous opportunity to create jobs, build critical infrastructure and drive…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Portland Secondary College and Heywood and District Secondary College had both successfully received funding under a new grants program that will measure and strengthen student resilience. Ms Tierney said the approach will include the use of a specialist survey and is based on compelling international…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Lavers Hill P-12 College had successfully received funding under a new grants program that will measure and strengthen student resilience. Ms Tierney said the approach will include the use of a specialist survey and is based on compelling international research and evidence linking strong resilience…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Warrnambool East Primary School had successfully received funding under a new grants program that will measure and strengthen student resilience. Ms Tierney said the approach will include the use of a specialist survey and is based on compelling international research and evidence linking strong resilience…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP today announced that Cobden Technical School had successfully received funding under a new grants program that will measure and strengthen student resilience. Ms Tierney said the approach will include the use of a specialist survey and is based on compelling international research and evidence linking strong resilience to…
The Andrews Labor Government is improving mental health services in Portland with a$90,000 grant to the Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly and Community Health Service underthe Andrews Government’s Enhanced Community Mental Health Initiative. The funding, announced today by Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, willbe used to upgrade and remodel internal and external areas of the Cultural…
Gayle Tierney MP announced today Kindergartens across Western Victoria would receive extra funding under a package worth up to $83.7 million announced by the Premier, Daniel Andrews. Kindergartens across Victoria are receiving the additional funds so they can improve theirstaff-to-child ratios. The funding boost will support eligible community-based kindergartens to hire additionalstaff, giving preschool kids…
Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP, is urging local producers and agri-businesses to get ready to apply for the Andrews Labor Government’s new $20 million Food Source Victoria program ahead of applications opening on 1 July, 2015. A key election commitment, the program will support producers in Western Victoria to work together to market…
Warrnambool City Council CEO, Bruce Anson, will represent South West Victoria on the Regional Transport Advisory Group, which will drive consultation with local communities and provide recommendations to the Andrews Labor Government during the development of Victoria’s first Regional Network Development Plan. Mr Anson brings decades of senior management experience to the Group, having held…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $4.32 million in funding grants to Learn Local organisations across Victoria to deliver more training that leads to jobs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Port Fairy Community Group and Portland Work Skills Inc would receive $35,163 and $19,600 respectively from the latest $4.32 million round…
The Andrews Labor Government is providing $4.32 million in funding grants to Learn Local organisations across Victoria to deliver more training that leads to jobs. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney MP said the Community Hub Inc in Colac would receive two grants of $50,000 from the latest $4.32 million round of the Adult, Community…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Health. It is in relation to an initiative that was outlined in the budget dealing with acute services. The line item is ‘Meeting hospital services demand’. As I understand it, there is $970 million allocated over four years. This injection of money is of course much needed in…
It is with great pleasure that I rise to speak on the Appropriation (2015–2016) Bill 2015 and the associated budget papers. This budget does something rare for modern politics: it actually delivers on election promises. As a matter of fact, 96 per cent of our election commitments are honoured in this bill. This has not been…
On Monday, 1 June, I had the pleasure of visiting the South West Alternative Medium Project, or SWAMP, as it is more affectionately known. SWAMP is an Indigenous-managed, volunteer-run, not-for-profit community arts organisation based in Portland, Victoria. Through its innovative programs, SWAMP aims to improve the wellbeing and disposition of people who are disengaged from society…
My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water and is in relation to the recent announcement made by Alcoa regarding the closure of the Anglesea power station. In late May I joined the Minister for Energy and Resources at the Anglesea power station site, where we were taken…
I rise this evening to speak on the Victorian Auditor-General’s 2014 report on technical and further education institutes, which was tabled last month. This report lays out starkly the clear-felling approach to vocational education taken by the former Liberal-Nationals coalition government. In his cover letter to the Presiding Officers, the Auditor-General states: The report demonstrates…
I read with great pleasure in the budget papers that $12 million has been allocated by this state government to build a safe harbour at Portarlington. This was an election commitment made by then Labor opposition, and I commend the work undertaken by Minister Neville in securing and delivering on such an important election commitment. The…
Small business operators in the Anglesea area can access free mentoring, support andinformation about Victorian Government services when the Small Business Bus visits on Wednesday 24 June 2015. The Andrews Labor Government is doubling its mobile support for small business with asecond Small Business Bus now delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across Victoria.…
Small business operators in the Colac area can access free mentoring, support and information about Victorian Government services when the Small Business Bus visits on Thursday 25 June 2015. The Andrews Labor Government is doubling its mobile support for small business with asecond Small Business Bus now delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
Small business operators in the Camperdown area can access free mentoring, support and information about Victorian Government services when the Small Business Bus visits on Friday 26 June 2015. The Andrews Labor Government is doubling its mobile support for small business witha second Small Business Bus now delivering valuable advice to towns and suburbs across…
A new CCTV system officially launched in Warrnambool today will help police keep a closer eye on crime and create a safer entertainment precinct. The Warrnambool City Council received $168,000 from the Victorian Government to install nine closed circuit TV cameras across seven sites in Warrnambool’s late night entertainment precinct. The camera sites were determined…
Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today visited Sacred Heart Primary School inColac to see Barwon Water’s school education program in action. Ms Tierney joined a Year 3 class as they learned about waterway health. Other classes tookpart in sessions on the water cycle earlier in the day. The education program, which has been running…
Labor Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today announced a $500,000 expansion of Wannon Water’s multi-award-winning Roof Water Harvesting Project to capture water from the roofs of a new industrial subdivision in Warrnambool’s north east, boosting the city’s drinking water supplies. Speaking in Warrnambool, Ms Tierney said the Warrnambool Roof Water Harvesting Project was an…
I rise to speak on the Sentencing Amendment (Correction of Sentencing Error) Bill 2015. This bill is aimed at simplifying and speeding up our criminal justice system in cases of sentencing errors made by judges and magistrates. Fortunately errors are not common, but when they do occur they need to be rectified quickly. Sentencing is…
I am pleased to make a contribution to the debate on the Crimes Amendment (Repeal of Section 19A) Bill 2015. The bill is the result of an election commitment made by Labor prior to the International AIDS Conference last year. I am particularly pleased to speak about an election commitment being fulfilled. To be frank, it…
I rise to make a contribution on the Deakin University annual report for 2014. Deakin celebrated its 40th anniversary in this reporting year. It has grown from a small regional university into a world leader during that time. It is in the top 3 per cent of the world’s universities, and it is at the cutting…
My constituency question is to the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water regarding the stakeholder consultation process arising out of the government’s release of the report entitled Review of Performance Targets for Bushfire Management on Public Land by the inspector-general for emergency management. The review recommended that Victoria move from a hectare-based fuel reduction…
I rise to congratulate Ms Lyn Maniz, a teacher at Ballarat Secondary College on winning of the Victorian certificate of applied learning (VCAL) Teacher of the Year award. Ms Maniz was humble in receiving her award, thanking her colleagues at the college. She did, however, say that it was a huge honour and the highlight of her…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Ports, and it is in relation to the future sustainability of the port of Geelong. Geelong is Victoria’s largest regional port and one of the largest multi-cargo facilities in the country. Over 12 million tonnes of cargo a year are handled at the port. It is responsible for…
I rise to speak on the Regional Development Victoria Amendment (Jobs and Infrastructure) Bill 2015 and state from the outset that the bill before us today fulfils an election commitment. It always gives me great pleasure to speak in this place on election commitments, as they are promises made to the people of Victoria — promises…
I rise to speak on National Sorry Day. This is the 17th National Sorry Day, and I am sad that, although some progress has been made on Indigenous issues since the first sorry day, the story is still not good. Since 1998 there have been good symbols and important symbolic actions taken, including Kevin Rudd’s…
My adjournment matter is for the attention of the Minister for Racing, and it relates to the bolstered Victorian Racing Industry Fund (VRIF). Members in this place know that racing is an important economic driver in Victoria, generating $2.8 billion of economic activity and supporting more than 26 000 full-time jobs, many of which are in regional…
Young drivers in Colac will benefit following the announcement earlier this year of $16 million in funding to continue the L2P learner driver mentor program across Victoria. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the funding, which will help disadvantaged young drivers in Colac and across the region get their licence. The program targets young…
A split has emerged within the Liberal Party on fair go rate capping, as Andrew Katos, Member for South Barwon, declared war on the policy – despite Opposition Spokesperson David Davis’ support. The split emerged after Mr Katos declared he did not believe in rate capping in today’s Geelong Independent, saying the policy was merely…
What a great week for western Victoria! After years of uncertainty, and a bandaid fix by the previous government, the Andrews Labor government has provided confidence and certainty for over 200 workers at Avalon Airport. In a deal struck by Labor with Jetstar and Linfox, the Andrews government will contribute $12 million to shore up this important…
I begin my address-in-reply by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present. I will also start by congratulating the President of the Legislative Council, Mr Bruce Atkinson, on again being elected as President of…
I rise to make a contribution on the South West Institute of TAFE’s annual report 2014, which was tabled last sitting week. It is fair to say that it has been a tough few years for South West Institute of TAFE, as it has been for every other TAFE in this state. This sector has…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Education and it is in relation to the Warrnambool Special Developmental School. In yesterday’s state budget the Andrews government fulfilled its election commitment to allocate $5 million towards this school. That funding is much needed. The current school is located on the side of a hill, making it…
The Andrews Labor Government has secured $1.8 million in the 2015-16 VictorianBudget to improve pedestrian safety in Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove. Pedestrians using Bridge Rd and Hitchcock Avenue in Barwon Heads will benefit from $800,000 in safety improvements, announced today by Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney. As part of the project, access to…
The south-west of the state will receive a boost, with the Andrews Labor Government providing $2.4 million to upgrade Colac-Ballarat Rd as part of the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The upgrade will make a significant difference to the more than 1,000 vehicles that use the busy road each day. As part of the upgrade, improvements will…
Students in the electorate of South-West Coast are big winners in the Andrews Labor Government’s first Education State Budget. Warrnambool Special Development School will receive $5 million towards the first stage of the schools new location, which will accommodate rising enrolment numbers. The Labor Government has used its first Education State Budget to inject a…
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade one of Anglesea’s most notorious intersections. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the $2.9 million in funding for roundabout improvements at the intersection of Great Ocean Road and Camp Rd as announced in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The roundabout forms a key junction for traffic travelling between the…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Training and Skills and is in relation to local learning and employment networks, commonly known as LLENs. There are 31 LLENs in Victoria, and I have quite a few in my electorate, including the Central Grampians LLEN in Ararat, the Geelong Region LLEN in Geelong, the Glenelg and…
I am pleased to stand here today to make a contribution to debate on the Domestic Animals Amendment Bill 2015, because this amendment is an election commitment that the Labor Party took to the last state election. It is also with great pride that I am making a contribution that reinforces the delivery of that…
Since the last time this Parliament met, a number of horrific events have occurred beyond the borders of this state. In particular I wish to speak on the devastating earthquake in Nepal. The number of lives lost from this disaster continues to rise, with the latest news reports stating a figure over 7300 . The number…
The Andrews Labor Government will upgrade one of Anglesea’s most notorious intersections. Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney welcomed the $2.9 million in funding for roundabout improvements at the intersection of Great Ocean Road and Camp Rd as announced in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget. The roundabout forms a key junction for traffic travelling between the…
Small businesses in the Warrnambool area will be able to access relevant, reliable and affordable information on growing their business at a workshop to be held on Wednesday 20 May 2015. Through the program, businesses and prospective business owners are provided with the facts and advice needed to make informed decisions and create a platform…
Community groups in Portland can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 todevelop the most effective way to combat ice in their local area, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. The Andrews Labor Government is providing $500,000 to fund grassroots Community Ice Action Groups across regional and rural Victoria. The funding will…
Community groups in Warrnambool can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 todevelop the most effective way to combat ice in their local area, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. The Andrews Labor Government is providing $500,000 to fund grassroots Community Ice Action Groups across regional and rural Victoria. The funding will…
Community groups in Colac can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to develop the most effective way to combat ice in their local area, Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney announced today. The Andrews Labor Government is providing $500,000 to fund grassroots Community Ice Action Groups across regional and rural Victoria. The funding…
Expectant parents and parents of newborns in Western Victoria will be able to receive the whooping cough vaccine for free from 1 June. Announced during World Immunisation Week, the Parents’ Whooping Cough Vaccination Program will be available to all pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation and their partners. In addition, all parents and guardians of…
Expectant parents and parents of newborns in Western Victoria will be able to receive the whooping cough vaccine for free from 1 June. Announced during World Immunisation Week, the Parents’ Whooping Cough Vaccination Program will be available to all pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation and their partners. In addition, all parents and guardians of…
South West Healthcare will lose over $170 million over the next ten years as a result of the Abbott Government’s cuts to health. The Abbott Government has walked away from key components of the National Health Reform Agreement, cutting the Commonwealth’s contributions to Victoria’s public hospitals from 1 July 2017 and removing funding guarantees. As…
Four Avenues of Honour, planted in remembrance of World War I soldiers, have been given the highest level of heritage protection in the state. Two avenues in the Western Victorian Region- at Mortlake and Kingston- plus two others in Macedon and Cranbourne, have been added to the Victorian Heritage Register. Adding these four significant avenues…
Colac Area Health and Otway Health in Apollo Bay will lose more than $43 million over the next ten years as a result of the Abbott Government’s cuts to health. The Abbott Government has walked away from key components of the National Health Reform Agreement, cutting the Commonwealth’s contributions to Victoria’s public hospitals from 1…
Lorne Community Hospital and Otway Health in Apollo Bay will lose $10 million over the next ten years as a result of the Abbott Government’s cuts to health. The Abbott Government has walked away from key components of the National Health Reform Agreement, cutting the Commonwealth’s contributions to Victoria’s public hospitals from 1 July 2017…
Heywood Rural Health and Portland District Health will lose more than $41 million over the next ten years as a result of the Abbott Government’s cuts to health. The Abbott Government has walked away from key components of the National Health Reform Agreement, cutting the Commonwealth’s contributions to Victoria’s public hospitals from 1 July 2017…
South West Healthcare will lose over $170 million over the next ten years as a result of the Abbott Government’s cuts to health. The Abbott Government has walked away from key components of the National Health Reform Agreement, cutting the Commonwealth’s contributions to Victoria’s public hospitals from 1 July 2017 and removing funding guarantees. As…
My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs. It is in relation to the Budj Bim master plan. Last month I had the opportunity to meet with the CEO and other leaders of the Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation in Heywood. We discussed a number of issues, with particular emphasis on the need for employment…
Geelong women have shown incredible support for the many International Women’s Day events held recently. The City of Greater Geelong’s Women in Community Life Advisory Committee is to be congratulated on organising the inaugural Women in Community Life Award to recognise and highlight the achievements of women in the Geelong region. This award was the…
My contribution this evening is in relation to the Auditor-General’s report that was tabled in March and deals with emergency service response times. The report outlines the concerns the Auditor-General has about the way emergency response times are measured as well as the very limited public reporting of performance measures. The report states that the…
I rise to make a contribution to the debate on this important discussion today. I was not going to speak on this matter because when I first looked at the motion I saw it more as dealing with the mechanics of the situation and not necessarily the substance of the matter contained within. I do,…
My constituency question is for the Minister for Energy and Resources. On 20 March Premier Andrews and the minister announced the implementation of a policy commitment made before the election to scale back wind farm buffer zones from 2 kilometres to 1 kilometre. Along with this important policy implementation the Premier announced the development of the Victorian Renewable…
The 54th Rip Curl Pro was another major event that took place this month. It is the longest-running professional surfing contest in the world, and the Andrews government has renewed its support for the event through to 2017. The event sees surfers, locals and tourists flock to Bells Beach and surrounding areas. The Rip Curl…
I take this opportunity to congratulate Grace O’Dwyer, a 15-year-old Ballarat schoolgirl, on her remarkable win at the prestigious Stawell Women’s Gift on Easter Monday. Grace achieved the time of just 13.40 seconds in a race that was clearly special for her and her family, with her father Peter O’Dwyer a veteran of the Stawell Gift.…
I rise to speak on the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Child Safe Schools) Bill 2015. I take the opportunity in my introductory remarks to congratulate the members of Parliament on the Family and Community Development Committee in the previous Parliament who inquired into and reported to the Parliament on this very important issue. I…