Wednesday, 15 October 2025

 Meng Heang TAK (Clarinda) (19:55): (1349) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide information on how the Allan Labor government is investing in schools in Clarinda, in my electorate. Last month, together with the minister, I was delighted to announce that Westall Secondary was one of 30 schools to be sharing in over $16 million to undertake 31 maintenance projects between them. This is a fantastic outcome for our local community, with Westall Secondary College being allocated $2.55 million for roof replacement, guttering, downpipe painting and other work. Well done to the principal Tristan Lanarus, who is fantastic for his school as well as the broader local community. I am really looking forward to visiting the school soon to see the work taking shape and hear more about the school’s broader vision going forward. This is an important investment which provides funding to address high-priority maintenance issues and will ensure Westall Secondary College can undertake essential work in classrooms and other school buildings.

Including this latest round, the program has now funded $105.5 million for 300 projects at 280 schools in 2025, and the government has invested $18.5 billion over the past 11 years to build new schools and deliver more than 2300 school upgrades, supporting more than 30,000 jobs in construction and associated industries. The Allan Labor government is investing in the education state so every student can access a great local school and a quality education wherever they live. I am very proud to see Westall Secondary supported by this investment, ensuring students in the Clarinda district have access to the world-class learning environment and facilities that they need to thrive. I thank the minister and look forward to his response.