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Welcoming The Bulldogs Back To Mars Stadium

The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the return of AFL to Mars Stadium, one of the state’s premier regional stadiums, for the first time today since 2019. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Mary-Anne Thomas acknowledged a sold-out crowd of 7000 for the..

Supporting Victorian Councils To Promote Growth

The Andrews Labor Government is stimulating investment in towns and cities across the state by helping local councils unblock or fast-track planning projects and speed up the delivery of residential land. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today announced $2.7 million in grants have been provided..

Supporting Aboriginal Students in Ballarat

Some of Victoria’s highest achieving Aboriginal students are being supported to complete Year 11 and 12, thanks to the Marrung Education Scholarships program. Juliana Addison MP today congratulated Marrung Education Scholarship recipient Latoya Gadd from Ballarat High School, who was among the 20 recipients of..

Supporting Aboriginal Children And Young People

The Andrews Labor Government is investing nearly $12 million in culturally specific services and programs to help change the lives of Aboriginal young people and children. The funding boost will provide essential services and support for Aboriginal children and young people in contact with the..

Honouring Fallen Workers And Preventing Workplace Deaths

The Andrews Labor Government will support the Ballarat community to pay tribute to Victorians who have lost their lives at work – while continuing to improve workplace safety and keep more families together. Acting Premier James Merlino and Minister for Workplace Safety Ingrid Stitt joined..

Criminal Jury Trials On Track To Resume In Regions

The Andrews Labor Government is boosting regional courtroom capacity, enabling criminal jury trials to resume – keeping the justice system moving while improving the safety of communities. The Victorian Budget 2020-21 provided nearly $6 million to modify courtrooms across seven sites to better accommodate COVIDSafe..

Cemeteries and Crematoria Amendment Bill 2021: Second Reading

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:14): I rise today to speak in support of amending the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003. That will ensure that Victorian families are protected from harm and distress after the death of a loved one from a violent crime. Our government believes that..

Jobs Victoria Fund – Adjournment

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:12): It is an absolute pleasure to be here tonight on St Patrick’s Day to raise an adjournment matter. My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Employment in the other place regarding helping more Victorians to..

Wendouree Electorate – Constituency Question

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:51): My constituency question is for the Minister for Regional Development. I seek information from the minister on the progress of the $100 million Ballarat GovHub development and when up to 1000 government employees, including 600 relocated public sector positions, will move..

Ballarat GovHub: Constituency Question

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:51): My constituency question is for the Minister for Regional Development. I seek information from the minister on the progress of the $100 million Ballarat GovHub development and when up to 1000 government employees, including 600 relocated public sector positions, will move..

Getting Back to Work in Ballarat: Adjournment Matter

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:12): It is an absolute pleasure to be here tonight on St Patrick’s Day to raise an adjournment matter. My adjournment matter tonight is for the Minister for Employment in the other place regarding helping more Victorians to get back to work..

McCain Food Renewable Energy Investment – Member’s Statement

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (13:20): Well done to McCain Foods Australia for its investment in renewable energy at their Wendouree plant. McCain Foods is a Canadian-owned family business with its Australian headquarters in Ballarat. For nearly 45 years McCain has been making chips,..

McCain Foods in Ballarat: Members Statement

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (13:20): Well done to McCain Foods Australia for its investment in renewable energy at their Wendouree plant. McCain Foods is a Canadian-owned family business with its Australian headquarters in Ballarat. For nearly 45 years McCain has been making chips, wedges and fries in..

Ballarat’s Aged Care Workforce – Ministerial Response

I would like to sincerely thank you for your invitation to visit Bill Crawford and Talbot Place aged care facilities. The last year has been incredibly challenging for everyone in aged care, and Ballarat Health Services have played  a vital role in caring for and keeping safe some of our most vulnerable community members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System – Ministerial Response

I acknowledge your enthusiasm about the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and echo your sentiments about the once-in-a-generation opportunity to rebuild the system and improve the lives of so many Victorians, including constituents in your electorate of Wendouree and the community of Ballarat.