Tuesday, 7 March 2023

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (14:40): (57) My question is to the Minister for Education, and I ask about our $8.8 million commitment to Middle Park Primary School and what this important investment will mean for current and future students in my electorate. Education is a big issue in the seat of Albert Park, as it is across Victoria, and I am proud to be part of a government that has a strong track record of investing in quality local schools. Indeed the Andrews Labor government has invested more than $12.8 billion in building and upgrading schools in every corner of the state. Pertinent to these investments is the support they give to our amazing local teachers and families. Over the last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Middle Park Primary School fete, where I witnessed firsthand the devoted group of teachers and parents, particularly principal Tim Newton and the school council president Mary Barry, who ensure that local families have access to a great local school. In fact it was Mary who said that Middle Park Primary is the heart of its community. I am excited to hear how this investment will ensure it beats even stronger.