My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Local Government, and the action that I seek is for the minister to provide me with an update on how the Andrews Labor government is working towards increasing the number of women in local government across Victoria.
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:37): I too rise to make a contribution to the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting Tax) Bill 2021, and I am very pleased to do so. I am very supportive of this proposed amendment, which will make a small change to the act..
Click Here for Video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:07): My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Local Government, and the action that I seek is for the minister to provide me with an update on how the Andrews Labor government is working towards increasing the..
Click Here for Video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:37): I too rise to make a contribution to the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Wagering and Betting Tax) Bill 2021, and I am very pleased to do so. I am very supportive of this proposed amendment, which will make a..
The Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre is set for a major transformation, thanks to a $1,020,932 funding boost from the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today announced the project was one of 42 initiatives..
The much-loved Ballarat Tramway Museum has received $1,200,000 under the Andrews Labor Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund – Stimulus Round. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison today announced funding for the project, which is part of the Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to build the things that matter..
The Andrews Labor Government will deliver a new fleet of more accessible, reliable and energy efficient trains built locally to create a better public transport network and support jobs in Victoria’s world-class manufacturing sector. The Victorian Budget 2021/2022 will invest $986 million to build 25..
A team of Ballarat artists is preparing to take to the stage for the world premiere of their play Coconut Womanas part of Melbourne’s Yirramboi festival, backed by the Andrews Labor Government. Writer, director and producer Maryanne Sam, actors Deb Lowah Clarke and Tobi Sam..
The Ballarat GovHub building officially opened its doors to Victorian customers today, as VicRoads became the first tenant to move into the Andrews Labor Government’s new purpose-built building. About 220 VicRoads staff members are now working from the new VicRoads Customer Hub located in the..
Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians now have a safer journey through the heart of Ballarat thanks to an Andrews Labor Government investment to improve safety and accessibility in the city’s CBD. Works are now complete on upgrades at six high-risk intersections along Sturt Street as part..
The Lydiard Street rail crossing in Ballarat will be upgraded and reopened following detailed development design that will ensure the safety and reliability of the crossing. The Victorian Budget 2021/2022 will invest $10.5 million to reopen the Lydiard Street level crossing safely, with a half-boom barrier..
Trains have returned to the Ballarat line following an 11-day maintenance blitz featuring infrastructure renewals as part of works to support Victoria’s economic recovery. The crucial upgrades to the bridge over Ironbark Road, Ingliston and Melton Station were completed during the works as part of..
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (14:58): I am very, very pleased to stand up and talk about this very important legislation that we are introducing to the Parliament today, that being the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Amendment Bill 2021, because this will ensure that patient safety remains at the..
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:45): My question is directed to the Minister for Public Transport and Minister for Roads and Road Safety regarding the Lydiard Street heritage gates and the reopening of Lydiard Street to vehicles. Will the minister please come to Ballarat to provide an..
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (10:00): I too wish to pay my respects to the life of Frank Sheehan, OAM, who passed away yesterday. Frank was a valued member of the Ballarat community and a former Labor member of the Victorian Parliament, representing Ballarat South from 1982..
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:23): My adjournment matter is for the Acting Premier and Minister for Mental Health, and the action that I seek is for the Acting Premier or his representative to officially open the Ballarat Community Health mental health and wellbeing hub in my..
I thank the Member for Wendouree for the opportunity to highlight the work of the Victorian Government in supporting and improving the lives of women and girls across the state – including in Ballarat.
Teachers from Ballarat will benefit from a brand-new multi-site academy of teaching and leadership excellence, as Victoria leads the way in raising the bar on teacher quality. Member for Wendouree Juliana Addison and Member for Buninyong Michaela Settle welcomed the announcement that the Andrews Labor..