Labor is building much needed new homes for young families in Geelong’s south-west. Construction is now underway for almost 400 new homes at Silverbrook in Mount Duneed. This includes around 100 social and affordable homes in a vibrant and well-connected neighbourhood, close to public transport and local services. It’s also a boost for local jobs with works…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (10:09): I rise to acknowledge two outstanding western Victorian businesses that continue to showcase the very best of regional tourism and hospitality. The Victoria Hotel in Dimboola was recently named Victoria’s best bush pub at the Australian Hotels Association’s 2026 awards for excellence. The Vic has become one of the favourite…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (19:10): (2601) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education. Victoria’s schools are more than just places where young people get a great education; they are places where they build confidence and respect, and of course that leads to inclusive communities. I am proud that Geelong is leading…
Geelong’s new world-class event centre will provide locally produced food and drinks when it opens next month. More than 50 local businesses will help deliver events at Nyaal Banyul, supplying local food, wine and equipment. The new venue will create hundreds of local jobs across hospitality, tourism, events and services. It will cement the region…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (10:36): I rise to give a shout-out to one of the great winter events of our Victorian regional calendar, the National Celtic Folk Festival in the beautiful township of Portarlington. If you are looking for an excuse to get out of Melbourne this long weekend, this is it. Grab your beanie…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (10:37): On another matter, if people cannot make it to Portarlington this weekend, then there is plenty happening across our region, including Discovering the Impressionists at the Geelong Gallery from 20 June to 11 October – the most ambitious international exhibition in the gallery’s 130-year history.
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (18:38): (2548) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Education, and I want to talk about the Glasses for Kids program. It is a family-focused initiative that is making a real difference to the learning outcomes and engagement of primary school students by offering free vision screening, follow-up…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (10:09): Today I rise to highlight the important investment in Victoria’s clean energy training and education sector and the benefits that it will deliver right across our state. I recently travelled to Morwell – to TAFE Gippsland, the Morwell campus – to hear the Minister for Skills and TAFE Colin Brooks…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (14:10): I rise today to acknowledge with great sadness the passing of Trish Crossin AM. Trish gave a lifetime of service to the community, beginning as a teacher in remote schools in the Northern Territory, and was the first woman to represent the Northern Territory in the Australian Parliament where she…
I have advised the Premier that it is my intention to step down from my ministerial responsibilities and that I will retire at the forthcoming 2026 State Election. This has not been an easy decision – but for me it is the correct one, and it feels right. Serving as a Minister for nearly a…
