MS TIERNEY (Western Victoria—Minister for Training and Skills, Minister for Higher Education) (12:35): I thank Dr Cumming for her question again. The area of adult education is incredibly important and it is part of the post-school sector. I have had a lot of engagement in that sector in recent times. I called a summit of adult peak organisations in the area. There will also be a ministerial statement that will be delivered later in November. I also have made it part of my itinerary when I am out and about to make sure that I do visit as many Learn Locals as possible. In recent months I have been at the Djerriwarrh centre, I have been at Duke Street and of course Wyndham. All of those fantastic facilities demonstrate not just to my team but to the community around that they are delivering adult education that is absolutely vital, that is grassroots and that is needed in those communities. When I see women undertaking financial training— (Time expired)
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