I want to thank the Member for her tireless advocacy for the health of her local community – including for the women and girls in her electorate. I know the member is keenly interested in making sure that women across Victoria have access to the healthcare they need.

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?

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.

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.

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.

It was a pleasure to join the Member in her electorate on Wednesday 21 August 2024 at the Greater Ballarat Community roundtable to discuss the new plan for Victoria.

Benefits of this project include reduced delays and queuing during peak times and improved pedestrian and active transport safety, particularly for students and families attending nearby primary and secondary schools.

My constituency question is directed to the Minister for the State Electricity Commission, the SEC, regarding the Allan Labor government’s support for Victorians to save money on their energy bills and switch their homes to electricity.