Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (14:18): It is important that the Ballarat community continue to support each other, support our local businesses and support local jobs during this crisis. Sadly, casual employees at Sovereign Hill are already severely impacted by the economic downturn..
I share your concern about the waiting time for Home Care Packages because even people who are assessed as high priority and are at risk, are waiting many months to have their needs even partially met by the Commonwealth.
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (15:08): I rise today to speak in support of the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Bill 2020 because I firmly believe that we need strive to provide excellent healthcare that is of the highest quality..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (09:55): Last Friday night the Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council held its annual Labour Day dinner to celebrate 162 years of working conditions hard-won by the labour movement and to honour local champions of the union movement. I..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree): Whilst the bushfires have been so devastating for so many people, for wildlife and for the environment, the way that members of the Ballarat community have responded shows our community at its very best. I wish to honour..
Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (12:49): My constituency question is for the Minister for Police and Emergency Services. Before I ask it, I wish to thank her for the great leadership she has demonstrated and also thank our emergency services for their work across the current fire..
Click here for video Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (17:17): I rise today to speak in support of the Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Bill 2019, another Andrews Labor government landmark bill—a bill that recognises the state significance of the Great Ocean Road and its landscapes…
Major construction on the Ballarat Line Upgrade is now complete, after more than two years and almost 1.5 million hours worked since construction started in 2017.
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..