Today, I am announcing a number of changes to my Cabinet. These changes back my priorities as Premier – with a sharp focus on building more homes, helping busy families and creating more Victorian jobs. First, Jaclyn Symes will be our state’s new Treasurer – the first woman to serve in the role. As Treasurer,…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (10:00): I rise today to highlight the recent opening of the Geelong mental health and wellbeing hub – a major step forward in mental health services for the region. This five-storey state[1]of-the-art facility on Moorabool Street represents a new era in…
The Allan Labor Government is brightening the lives of Victorians living in Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services (PSRACS) – with $1.68 million in grants funded to improve or construct kitchen gardens. More than 70 aged care services have received funding through the second round of the Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services (PSRACS) and…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:51): I was pleased to join Minister Ros Spence at the funding announcement for stage 2 of the highly anticipated Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre at Wurdi Baierr Stadium in Torquay last Thursday. This is a project that will deliver…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:54): I rise today to speak on the impactful WILD, Women in Local Democracy, meet-the-candidates forum I attended recently, and it was a very well attended forum, I must say. It was inspiring to meet 13 female candidates from nine wards…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (09:59): In 1823 Dr George Birkbeck founded the first mechanics institute in Glasgow, Scotland. From the 1850s mechanics institutes quickly spread throughout Victoria wherever a hall, a library or a school was needed. They were the precursors of adult education and…
The Allan Labor Government is making sure schools across Victoria are well-prepared for the upcoming bushfire season by providing grants to slash vegetation growth and reduce the risk of fire. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that 12 government schools in Western Victori are among 332 government schools across 348 campuses…
Fans of Grovedale Tigers Football Netball Club can now catch all the instant highlights and more on the big screen, thanks to a new LED scoreboard at Burdoo Recreation Reserve. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney today joined Greater Geelong Mayor, Cr Trent Sullivan and club representatives to officially launch the new electronic scoreboard and…
The Allan Labor Government is ensuring students across Victoria will continue to have access to world-class facilities after maintenance works are carried out at our schools. Labor Member for Western Victoria, Gayle Tierney today announced that Colac Primary School will receive over $91,000 through the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) to rebuild three ramps at the…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Regional Development) (15/08/24 10:05): I rise today to acknowledge the success of Sheepvention, a remarkable two-day event in Hamilton that has become a cornerstone of our region’s agricultural calendar. Since its inception in 1979 this premier show has grown in significance each year, showcasing…
