https://gayletierney.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LC_2026-08-28_Tierney_G_VAL-K90RX-new.mp4 Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (14:03): I would like to begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands across…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (10:01): Geelong people have big hearts, but we are also very pragmatic. We like to see good ideas turned into positive and practical action. When it comes to creating better employment opportunities for people with disability, Geelong is in a unique position. We have a great TAFE in the Gordon, a…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (19:20): (2680) My adjournment matter is also for the Minister for Health, and the action I request of the minister is for her to provide a progress update on construction at the Barwon women’s and children’s. The Geelong region is one of the fastest growing regional areas in the country and…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (09:44): Since we last sat as a Parliament, during the winter break, we had the official opening of Nyaal Banyul in Geelong, the convention and event centre. This is a significant milestone for Geelong and for regional Victoria. Delivered through the Geelong City Deal, extensively funded by the state Labor government…
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria) (18:49): (2637) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Regional Development, and the action I seek is for the latest update on the progress of the new Twelve Apostles visitor experience centre. The Twelve Apostles is one of Victoria’s most recognised destinations, attracting visitors from across Australia and…
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…
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…
