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…
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…
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…
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…
http://gayletierney.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LC_Tierney_G_2023-02-23_0938-0940_MS-hLUIB-1.mp4 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.…
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…
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…
