The Andrews Labor Government is set to fast-track cereal, oilseed and pulse crop improvements by transforming the Australian Grains Genebank (AGG) into a more accessible database by 2027, thanks to a $15 million investment. Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney today announced a $30 million co-investment between the Labor Government and the Grains Research and Development…
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…
The Andrews Labor Government is strengthening Victoria’s ability to respond rapidly in the event of an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak, with new equipment and resources Minister for Agriculture Gayle Tierney attended Sheepvention in Hamilton and spoke with Agriculture Victoria staff and farmers about the continued EAD threats facing the nation and the importance of…
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…
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…
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…
The Andrews Labor Government is bringing 19 more kinders to life in growing areas of Victoria, with a new round of grants supporting planning for vital kindergarten building projects in the Surf Coast. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced Anglesea Kindergarten will share in $2.5 million of Building Blocks Planning grants of…
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…
