5/23/2023

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community - investing in what matters for the people of Bellarine.

We haven't wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget 2023/24, we're getting on with doing what we said we'd do.

Victorians remember the State Electricity Commission (SEC): it meant a fair deal on your power prices and good, stable jobs for workers.

That's why we're bringing it back - to drive down power bills, and create thousands of jobs in renewable, government-owned energy.

An initial 2 billion investment in schools across Victoria, this year's Budget includes 36 million for the Gordon TAFE Disability Services Hub will make sure they get it.

We're fixing the local roads people in Bellarine use every day, with a 20 million towards the delivery of North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre, we'll give locals more opportunities to come together while supporting the next generation of sporting greats with the facilities they need to spark their sporting dreams.

We're also supporting our great local sports clubs with:

• 2.5 million towards the delivery of pavilion upgrades at Barwon Heads Football Netball Club 
• 4 million.

  In this Budget, we'll keep improving V/Line, with 601 million for 23 new VLocity trains to be built right here in Victoria - supporting 500 local manufacturing jobs.

  Geelong commuters deserve a great public transport network that gets them where they need to go - that's why we're investing in 20-minute weekend services for Geelong giving local commuters more flexibility.

  The Budget will also invest in 23 new three-car VLocity trains, so more people can get where they need to go comfortably and safely.

  We're helping support people who get into trouble on the water with 20.5 million to upgrade St Leonards Pier and 50,000 for SpringDale Neighbourhood Centre and $100,000 to upgrade the St Leonards Progress association hall.

  These are the things that matter - and the things we promised to Victorians.

  And with this Budget, we're getting on with delivering every election commitment we made at the last election.

  Quotes attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant

  "We're doing what matters for people on the Bellarine Peninsula and delivering every election promise we made for better schools, roads, trains, hospitals and community spaces in our area." 

  "This Budget delivers for local kids and families in Bellarine - from a better school in Wallington to funding for the new North Bellarine Aquatic and Leisure Centre."