Charlie Payton was a stalwart of the Ballarat community and sadly passed away in January.

It has been a busy summer across the Wendouree electorate, with the state government continuing to deliver for the Ballarat community.

I thank Ms Addison, Member for Wendouree, for her question on further opportunities for investment and job creation in the electorate of Wendouree.

I thank Ms Addison, Member Wendouree, for her question. The Victorian Government is very supportive of the work the Committee for Ballarat Future Shapers does. Please extend my thanks for organising the forum ‘Ballarat, where are you sleeping tonight?’.

Thank you for the invitation to visit the 2021 Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

I thank the Member for Wendouree for her question and continued support of community sport in her local area.

I thank Ms Addison, Member for Wendouree, for her question and acknowledge her interest in improving the social housing outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians within the Ballarat community.

My constituency question is to the Minister for Community Sport. How is the Andrews Labor government supporting the community sports sector to recover from the pandemic and operate in a COVID-safe way?

I am very pleased to stand to contribute to today’s grievance debate, the last one for the parliamentary year, and it is an excellent opportunity to be able to reflect on three years of the 59th Parliament of Victoria and look forward to the state election to be held in November.

Congratulations to the 95 outstanding young people and adult allies nominated for and winners of the City of Ballarat Youth Awards 2021.

I would also like to congratulate our graduating school students who have completed their assessments and exams.

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, and the action I seek is that the minister provide me with an update on the Foodbank hub project in my community of Ballarat.

Firstly, may I offer my deepest condolences to Ms Addison on the recent loss of her beloved father Les Dickinson. The Victorian Government’s investment of $16 million into the establishment of the Brain Cancer Centre will improve brain cancer diagnosis and prognosis for paediatric, adolescent and adult patients by adopting a holistic approach.

The Victorian Government is committed to bringing top-tier national sporting content to the Ballarat region. These events support Victoria’s visitor economy, providing a continued boost for local businesses and tourism operators.

I am pleased to hear from the Member from Wendouree that Foodbank Victoria’s Farms to Families program is valued by the community.

Congratulations to Ballarat’s Anne Tudor, OAM, on being awarded Victorian Senior of the Year.

Congratulations to Ballarat sporting icon Steve Moneghetti on being inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Regional Development, and the action that I seek is for the minister to update me on the progress of the Ballarat train station precinct redevelopment.