Thursday, 20 June 2024

Eastern Victoria Region

Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:48): (957) My question is for the Minister for Education. Prior to the last election San Remo Primary School was promised $5.3 million by this government to upgrade their facilities. The promise came complete with a visit from the local member Jordan Crugnale and Minister Shing for a photo opportunity. However, since then there has been no sign of the funds, and the local community is getting extremely frustrated. Their petition to Parliament has already got over 400 signatures. The petition highlights the school’s urgent need for funding to address ageing infrastructure, accommodate the growing student population and provide adequate, fit-for-purpose facilities. Minister, given the government has already engaged in a slow-motion backflip on the Wonthaggi planning fiasco to protect the member for Bass, I ask when we can expect a similar U-turn on this issue and some action to deliver the overdue commitment to students, parents and teachers at the San Remo Primary School.