Tuesday, 28 May 2024

Glen Waverley electorate

John MULLAHY (Glen Waverley) (14:41): (655) My constituency question is directed to the Minister for Education. Can the minister explain how the school breakfast program will benefit students in the Glen Waverley district? We know that a quality education is the key to a thriving and growing state, as education is the single greatest investment government can make. We also know that our children deserve the best possible environment to learn in, and that includes making sure that no student starts the day hungry. The government’s school breakfast clubs program has delivered more than 40 million healthy, nutritious meals since its inception in 2016. Now there is a further investment of $21.1 million to expand this important program to every single government school. Unlike those opposite, who cut funding to government schools and cut funding to programs such as Fresh Fruit Friday, this government is investing in the future of our youth. Programs such as the school breakfast clubs program are part of the Allan Labor government’s record commitment to our education system. I look forward to minister’s response.