Maree Edwards MP’s Tweets

Lily D'Ambrosio MP

@LilyDAmbrosioMP

Aug 26

This week I was proud to announce that Victorians building their new home can access

@SolarVictoriaAU

’s $1400 rebates and $1400 interest free loans during construction. Victorians can now move into their new solar-powered home and save up to $1,073 p/year off their energy bills.

Parliament of Victoria

Aug 24

On Ukraine Independence Day, we stand in solidarity with the democratically elected Parliament of Ukraine, the people of Ukraine and the Ukrainian community in Victoria. Peace, freedom and democracy must prevail. #springst

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Lisa Chesters MP

@LMChesters

Aug 24

After years of campaigning, it’s fantastic to represent the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

@CatherineKingMP

and officially turn the sod of the Bendigo Airport terminal expansion - with

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Aug 22

We were also joined by Dr Marwa Mahmoud, Egyptian Consul to the State of Victoria and Mr Yasser Hashem, Egyptian Consul-General to the State of Victoria. Thank you for the productive conversation about the present and the future. (2/2)

It was my pleasure to host His Excellency Mr Mahmoud Zayed, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Commonwealth of Australia, at

today. (1/2)

Businesses, employers, community groups and government came together last week in #Bendigo with

@JaalaPulford

for our Local Jobs Forum to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. Lots of great discussions - thanks to everyone who was part of it!

Maree Edwards MP (@mareeedwardsmp) • Instagram photo

Aug 17

Our Sick Pay Guarantee provides up to 38 hours sick and carer’s pay for eligible casual and contract workers. Check your eligibility and sign up at vic.gov.au/sickpayguarant or on the Service Vic app.

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in #Castlemaine last week to announce a $3.71 million partnership between Jobs Victoria and George Western Foods - the company behind Don KR. This will see 200 new roles created across the company, including here in our region #jobs

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Midsumma Festival - Regional Activation Program - Victoria's Pride

Aug 12

For regional organisations who want to apply for grants to hold events visit: midsumma.org.au/regional-activ. (3/3)

midsumma.org.au

To ensure state-wide representation of this important celebration, funds are being made available to directly encourage and facilitate involvement in activities either in the lead up to or on the day...

Victoria’s Pride will feature a packed calendar of events and the return of the popular Melbourne’s Pride street party on Gertrude and Smith streets on Sunday 12 February. (2/3)

Get ready to celebrate Victoria’s Pride – a series of fantastic regional activities and events and a huge street party connecting our lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) communities right across the state. (1/3)

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Shaun Leane

@ShaunLeaneMP

Aug 10

I had a fantastic morning with

at PepperGreen Farm in Bendigo chatting social enterprise opportunities for businesses in the region during #Victoria2026. It’s exciting exploring ways for organisations to be involved in the lead up, during and after

Young regional Victorians deserve the very best access to mental health services. So, as part of our massive $3.8 billion investment in this year's budget, we're upgrading #Bendigo's Youth Prevention and Recovery Care centre. We've just released the designs - check them out.

Jaala Pulford MP

@JaalaPulford

Aug 9

There are 200 jobs on the way at Don KR smallgoods in Castlemaine, Port Melbourne, Girgarre and Bears Lagoon. Training and Cert III or IV, retention bonus, buddy, mentoring included. Announced this $3.7 million partnership with

in Castlemaine today.

Aug 8

Big reason to smile. We're establishing a regional dental hub right here in Bendigo. All the details: premier.vic.gov.au/free-specialis

#growregionalcities #springst

Regional Cities VIC

@regionalcities

Aug 4

We appreciate the support for #regionalvic tonight:

@GreaterBendigo

CEO Craig Niemann, RCV Chair Andrea Metcalf,

@MareeEdwardsMP

and

@PeterWalshMP

Thank you my friend

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Big congrats to the new Speaker of the @VicParliament @mareeedwardsmp … a fellow member of the Class of 2010. You’ve been a great touchstone over our time in this place. Victorians are fortunate to have you in this role.

Aug 2

To the communities across #Bendigo West - I am truly honoured that I was elected to represent you almost 12 years ago. I pledge to continue to work hard to deliver great outcomes for all.

Honoured and privileged to be elected Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in the

New Early Parenting Centre On The Way For Bendigo | Premier of Victoria

today. Thank you to my family, friends and staff - many of whom were with me today, for their ongoing love and support, and to my parliamentary colleagues for their endorsement.

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You can read more right here:

premier.vic.gov.au

New mums and dads will soon have better access to early parenting support in a purpose-built facility, with construction now underway for a new multi-million-dollar Early Parenting Centre in Bendigo....

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in #Bendigo to turn the sod on our new multi-million-dollar Early Parenting Centre being built in Kennington. This will provide parents with extra support for things like sleep, settling, feeding and care for their little ones - important project.

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Jobs in regional Victoria are up by 3,400 in the June ABS figures compared with May and that means we’ve got the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia – 3.2 per cent vs. the national average of 3.9 per cent. Great news! #Bendigo

Jul 22

The conference focused on gender equality in Parliaments and women’s leadership – with lots of great workshops and discussions. Enjoyed connecting with many of my colleagues from across Australia to discuss our continued work towards equality in all areas of our society. (2/2)

The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference was held in Brisbane last week, and I was delighted to be one of 36 attendees and one of Victoria’s representatives. (1/2)

Thank you to our visiting delegates for their friendship, interesting and informative contributions, and the

Clerks and staff for their enormous work in bringing this week together (5/5)

It was my first-time taking part in the conference, and I look forward to continuing the conversations started this week with my many colleagues from across the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific regions (4/5)

I also enjoyed officially opening a new room at 55 St Andrews Place – the Davui Room, to celebrate and recognise our state’s parliamentary twin relationship with Fiji (3/5)

At the heart of our discussions this week was the importance of democracy to each of us, and how strong, well-functioning parliaments are essential to our shared futures (2/5)

It’s been a busy week, with Victoria hosting the 51st Presiding Officers and Clerks Conference in #Melbourne – an annual gathering which brings together parliamentary Speakers, Presidents, Clerks and staff from across #Australia, #NewZealand and #Pacific regions (1/5)

Thanks to the

staff for their ongoing support of this valuable program.

Congratulations to all participants in this year's

@ypvic

Youth Parliament! Always a great week #springst

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Parliament of Victoria

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The 2022 @ypvic passed 18 bills which will go to state government for consideration. Topics incl. health, education, employment, justice & transport were debated. In 2023 @miora_trainor takes over from @KergenAngel as youth governor. Read more: vicparl.news/3bHXrBh. #springst

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Bendigo TAFE

@bendigo_tafe

Jun 30

We’re so proud of our culinary apprentice’s Alex, Clancy and Damien who participated in the AUS TAFE culinary challenge this week! Congrats to all students from across Victoria who participated!

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