The Victorian Government is a strong supporter of the thoroughbred industry in Ballarat, which contributes $89m in gross economic benefit and more than 750 jobs.

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:17:49): I direct my adjournment matter to the Minister for Transport Infrastructure, and the action that I seek is for her to provide me with a detailed update of the status of the Ballarat line upgrade and the benefits it will provide for..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (18:05:33): I am proud to support the Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 because it is a bill that helps implement this government’s commitment to further protect Victoria’s natural environment and fauna, respect our rich Indigenous cultural history and encourage..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (10:02:31): I would like to thank everyone who has supported the introduction of the industrial manslaughter laws. Dave and Janine Brownlee and Lana Cormie have generously shared their stories, time and time again, to inform and educate as to why this law..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:17:49): My grievance today is for the state of the Liberal Party leadership in Victoria—but more importantly the lack of it. The Victorian Liberal Party is out of touch and out of date, consumed with self-interest rather than the public interest. It..

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (17:50:03): I stand to support the Workplace Safety Legislation Amendment (Workplace Manslaughter and Other Matters) Bill 2019, and I am so honoured to do so. The introduction of this bill delivers on the Andrews Labor government’s election commitment..

Students in the Wendouree electorate are well supported by the Andrews Labor Government's inclusive education program that is articulated in the Education for all policy. This policy ensures that students with disabilities and additional needs learn in a safe, positive and supportive classroom environment.

Victoria Police has been involved in multiple community initiatives in the Ballarat area, which includes Wendouree. Ballarat was one of the first Community Safety Network's established in Victoria, involving surveys and community safety forums.

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:46:54): My question is for the Minister for Racing and is about the 2019 Ballarat Cup, to be held on Saturday, 23 November, at Dowling Forest Racecourse, one of Victoria’s premier racing and training venues. We are proud that it is the..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (14:11:28): What a great community event the Ballarat Brown Hill Community Festival is. It was held on Friday night and was well attended by hundreds of members of the local community. I would really like to thank Jason, Brendan, Ron, Bernie and..

In 2018-19, 367 households in Wendouree received up to $2,225 to support their investment in rooftop solar.

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (16:30:24): I am so delighted to be able to talk about one of my favourite topics of all, which is education. As a former teacher, I miss every day the kids I used to teach—I love running into them—but I know firsthand..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (11:42:46): My question is directed to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and is about community safety in my community of Wendouree. I know that Ballarat is a fantastic place to live, work and raise a family, and I am not..

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (09:47:49): I wish to congratulate Nick Locandro for his outstanding charity work to raise money and awareness of dementia in Ballarat. Recently Nick, Jamie Huggett and Jeremy Cowan rode the 1000km Mawson Trail in South Australia to raise..

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (19:13:59): I direct my adjournment question to the Minister for Education, and the action I seek from the minister is to provide me with a detailed update on what this government is doing to support students with disabilities in the electorate of..

Thank you for your question. As you are aware, at my request, a Public Reference Group was formed to review the connection for a cycle or shared path between Ballarat's growing western suburbs into the Ballarat central business district.

Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:52:09): I stand today to support the Dangerous Goods Amendment (Penalty Reform) Bill 2019 because at the heart of this important legislation is community and workplace safety. Also at the heart of this legislation is protection for the environment…

Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:18:04): Today I stand to grieve for the generations of Victorians impacted by the Kennett government’s education policy. The legacy of the Kennett Liberal government is cuts to our schools and our services and privatisation of public assets. Under Kennett it was..