Tuesday, 12 May 2026

 Danny PEARSON (Essendon) (10:05): I was delighted to head out to Essendon North Primary School on Friday with our outstanding Minister for Education, the Deputy Premier, where we have announced, as part of the Allan Labor government’s budget, $24 million to rebuild this fantastic school. It is the single biggest investment in a primary school in the history of Essendon, and I think it pays tribute to the strong leadership shown by Kate Barletta, who is the principal for this great school. Essendon North is a wonderful school. A few years ago it celebrated its centenary, and it has been serving our community for well over 100 years. This will take the school into the 21st century.