Thursday, 20 November 2025

 Melissa HORNE (Williamstown – Minister for Ports and Freight, Minister for Roads and Road Safety, Minister for Health Infrastructure) (09:47): As the school year draws to an end, I want to highlight the continued investment in education across the Williamstown electorate. Advocating for modern, high-quality school infrastructure remains my top priority, ensuring that every local student has the facilities that they deserve. In Altona, Altona Primary School received $1.2 million to upgrade fencing and playground areas, giving students safer, more engaging places to learn and to play. In Yarraville, Wembley Primary School celebrated the completion of its $10 million building upgrade, delivering contemporary classrooms that support students’ learning and provide teachers with the resources that they need. In Seaholme the primary school received almost $300,000 to create a sensory outdoor learning space, giving students of all abilities a welcoming environment to explore nature. Williamstown High saw a $1.36 million upgrade to its dedicated year 12 and theatre complex and an additional $2.5 million to enhance the Pasco campus Q-block. In Altona North and Newport, Bayside P–12 College opened its new $6.7 million STEM building last year, and Bayside has also been allocated nearly $2 million to repair and improve its 63 accessibility ramps in its three campuses. The Australian Islamic Centre College received $2.5 million for important facility upgrades – an announcement I was pleased to make alongside the Minister for Education. I wish every student who is finishing school this year the best.