Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (16:31): I welcome the opportunity to speak in favour of the Spent Convictions Bill 2020 and welcome the government’s introduction of this significant and overdue bill. It is always a pleasure to follow on from my good friend the..

Women leaving prison will now have more support for housing security, financial independence and improved employment prospects. The Andrews Labor Government has expanded the services provided by registered housing provider Women’s Housing Limited at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre to include a $2.8 million program..

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (10:07): I want to send my very best wishes to the staff, students and families at St Aloysius primary school in Redan who have continued to quarantine after attending the Queen Victoria Market during a school camp last week…

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree): My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education and the action that I seek is for the minister to provide me with an update on the mental health in schools program and how it is supporting Ballarat students in my electorate..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree): My question is directed to the Minister for Energy, Environment, Climate Change and Minister for Solar Homes regarding the $250 payment to provide direct support to vulnerable Victorian households experiencing energy bill stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This important initiative will..

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting Victorian hospitals, community health services and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations with $320 million in funding to upgrade vital health infrastructure. Minister for Health Martin Foley today announced submissions for the new $200 million Metropolitan Health Infrastructure Fund (MHIF)..

The Andrews Labor Government is creating new jobs in 13 key community organisations which will help people most affected by the pandemic, including women, young people, people with disability and Aboriginal Victorians. As part of the Government’s $500 million Working for Victoria fund, a further..

I thank Ms Addison, Member for Wendouree, for her question and acknowledge her continued support for improving housing outcomes in the community of Ballarat.

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (10:48): I too am pleased to rise to make a contribution on the Education and Training Reform Amendment (Miscellaneous) Bill 2020 and to speak about our Education State, the importance of our teachers and the importance of strengthening..

The Andrews Labor Government has launched a new effort to drive gender equality across Victoria’s 79 councils. Minister for Local Government Shaun Leane today announced the formation of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee, which will be co-chaired by Labor MPs Juliana Addison and Kat Theophanous…

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:42): My question is directed to the Minister for Housing regarding the $10 million investment this government is making to revitalise the Delacombe estate. This is an important project as it will improve housing and public areas as well as create better..

The 2020-21 Victorian budget will deliver over $8 billion to directly support rural and regional communities recover and prosper.

Hundreds of students and families will have a safer journey to and from school, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s investment in new pedestrian lights at a busy intersection on Sturt Street. Works have started on the installation of new pedestrian-operated traffic lights at the..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:12): I direct my adjournment matter to the Deputy Premier in his capacity as Minister for Mental Health in light of the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System being handed down this week. Issues of mental health..