Congratulations to the Ballarat Life Activities Club on their world record attempt for the largest exercise class of people aged over 60. On a sunny morning on Tuesday 22 October at Lake Wendouree nearly 100 seniors from across Ballarat and beyond took up the challenge to get themselves into the Guinness book of world records.
To my many friends and members of the Ballarat Indian community, happy Diwali.
I am very pleased to provide a report from the Environment and Planning Committee on our inquiry into employers and contractors who refuse to pay their subcontractors for completed works, following the government response to our inquiry being provided just last sitting week.
I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the Education and Training Reform Amendment Bill 2024, which will improve how Victorian schools are regulated and run.
My constituency question is for the Minister for Health. How will the Allan Labor government’s $655 million investment to expand and redevelop Ballarat Base Hospital benefit constituents living in the electorate of Wendouree?
The Allan Labor Government’s $655 million Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment has reached another significant milestone, with construction now complete on the the new six-storey power supply and support services building. Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the site to announce the completion of the central energy plant and support services building, with Grampians Health staff set to move into the new facility as soon as November.
The Allan Labor Government is helping busy Ballarat families save on their energy bills with early access to the SEC’s free digital tool to support the switch to energy efficient electrical appliances. Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Lily D’Ambrosio today launched the first part of the SEC’s one-stop-shop for households in Ballarat wanting to go all-electric and save on their energy bills.
Today I rise to speak in support of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pill Testing) Bill 2024 and really do genuinely welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate for our state.
Sebastopol is a proud suburb of Ballarat with a rich history and a strong community. That is why the Allan Labor government is investing to make it an even better place to live.
My constituency question is for the Minister for Health, and the question I ask is: how will women living in the electorate of Wendouree benefit from the Allan Labor government’s investment in women’s health clinics?
The State Electricity Commission (SEC) is helping Victorians save money on their energy bills and switch their homes to electricity.
It has been a busy time as the Allan Labor Government continues to invest in our community, with projects being delivered across Ballarat.
The Delacombe Project Main Works Contractor Request for Proposal is currently out to market with the appointment of the Volume Builder/Contractor expected in October 2024.
As part of the Allan Labour Government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build, we are building more homes for more Victorians in Delacombe.
A new local business and cultural hub backed by the Allan Labor Government has opened in Ballarat - supporting Victorian Aboriginal businesses, students and artists to flourish and bringing even more economic opportunities to the region. Minister for Employment Vicki Ward has announced the official opening of the Wadawurrung Aboriginal Economic Hub.
Next the member for Pakenham, who we all admire and support, will stand to make her contribution.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Ballarat District Scouts annual report and awards night presentation. It was terrific to hear about scouting across our region from the youngest Joeys to the most senior Rovers.
Andrew was a proud unionist and loved the Labor Party. He had big dreams and huge potential.