Wednesday, 19 November 2025

 John LISTER (Werribee) (19:08): (1432) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Education, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide me an update on the school upgrades funded by the Labor government in this year’s budget in my electorate. I know better than most that having a proper learning environment is essential. No government in the history of this state, nay, our federation, has invested in our school infrastructure like this Labor government. The City of Wyndham saw the most new schools open anywhere in Victoria last year. We are not just constructing the space for learning but also funding the programs to build supportive school communities, including the recently announced work around new schools that have opened that are expanding their hours and programs, running outside of school time, which is something I am proud to see. In my first few months as an MP I advocated for school upgrades to Riverwalk, Walcom Ngarrwa and the mighty Manorvale Primary School. Between meeting with the Victorian School Building Authority, the minister’s office and the department, I was pleased to see these projects included in the budget. These projects are not just about having four walls and a roof, they are about creating a space where people can thrive and learn and call it their own. I look forward to receiving this update from the minister, and I will continue to work in government, fighting for my community.