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Harriet Shing MP

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17.01.2022 Can you help? The Australian Red Cross is urgently calling for donors as the country faces a shortage of two of its most common types of blood. Supplies are now down to just two days and 16,000 people are needed to replenish stocks within the next two weeks.... All blood and plasma types are needed, but in particular, Lifeblood's supplies of O+ and A+ blood are running low. To donate please go to: https://www.donateblood.com.au/

15.01.2022 Big shout out to Morwell's Carry On Café for all the wonderful work they've been doing in the Latrobe Valley community - and for their excellent coffee! Listen to my speech in parliament here:

14.01.2022 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES Too many rentals are like ovens in summer and fridges in winter. And too many tenants are shelling out a fortune on power bills because their heater is older than they are.... That's why we're bringing in minimum standards for insulation, draught sealing and hot water systems in rental properties. Plenty of landlords already have energy-efficient systems installed and this isn't about lumping owners with extra costs. But setting a benchmark ensures that as old appliances come to the end of their life, they're replaced with ones that are cheaper to run and better for the environment creating jobs at the same time. And that's good for everyone. Every Victorian deserves to live in a warm, dry, comfortable home. And we'll make sure of it.

12.01.2022 Helping Victorians pay their power bills Spending more time at home this year has meant bigger power bills for many households. To reduce this burden, the Andrews Labor Government will invest $797 million to help Victorians cover the cost of their power bills and make homes more energy efficient. The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will deliver the biggest household energy efficiency package in any state’s history, creating thousands of jobs, while also reducing greenhouse gas em...issions. The investment includes $335 million to replace old wood, electric or gas fired heaters with new energy-efficient systems that are safer and cheaper to run, while also driving down emissions. The program will be open to low-income earners and save 250,000 households between $300 to $900 each year on their energy bills. A further $112 million will seal windows and doors, and upgrade heating, cooling and hot water in 35,000 social housing properties slashing bills and making homes more comfortable. To reduce energy bills for tenants, the Labor Government will introduce minimum efficiency standards for rental properties. The Labor Government is also providing funding to help set Victoria up for the move to 7-star efficiency standards for new homes, supporting skills, training and jobs in our construction sector. The Labor Government will also step in and help those facing more immediate hardship, with a one-off $250 payment for eligible concession card holders, including anyone receiving JobSeeker, youth allowance or pension payments. Every single Victorian household will be able to access rebates for more smart appliances, with a $14 million expansion of the existing Victorian Energy Upgrades program. To help more Victorians get the benefits of solar, the Labor Government will provide $191 million to expand its landmark Solar Homes program. This includes 42,000 additional solar rebates, meaning a total of 140,000 households will be able to install solar panels on their roof at no upfront cost over next two years. And for the very first time, small businesses will also be able to apply with 15,000 solar rebates for businesses. In addition, Victorians in every corner of the state will now be able to apply for a Solar Homes battery, with the Labor Government providing 17,500 household battery rebates over the next three years For the full media release: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/helping-victorians-pay-their

12.01.2022 Yesterday there were 0 new cases, 0 lives lost. Three active cases remain, 0 with an unknown source. #EveryTestHelps and thanks to all who were tested, there were 17,412 results received. ... If you have any symptoms, *please* get tested immediately and isolate at home until you receive a negative result For more information please head to dhhs.vic.gov.au/averages-easin #StaySafeStayOpen #COVID19Vic

11.01.2022 Backing Victorian Aboriginal Businesses Victorian Aboriginal businesses will get the support they need to recover and thrive with grants of up to $10,000 through the $3 million First Peoples’ COVID-19 Business Support Fund. These important grants will help support eligible Aboriginal businesses that have experienced temporary closures, trading restrictions or other issues relating to the pandemic that have had a significant impact on operations and income.... Victorian Aboriginal businesses could be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000, with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce to receive $150,000 to provide certification, taxation and other advice, and to promote the Fund to Aboriginal businesses. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at business.vic.gov.au/firstpeoplesbusinessfund

10.01.2022 Nice day for a massive renewable energy announcement! Over 60,000 new rebates for solar on homes and businesses, including 17,500 rebates for battery storage right across the state. Congrats Lily D'Ambrosio and the team, another awesome day for renewable energy in Victoria

09.01.2022 Another day of 0 new cases, 0 lost lives and 0 active cases reported yesterday. #EveryTestHelps and thank you to all were tested there were 12,862 results received. As always, if you have any symptoms, please - please get tested and isolate at home until you have received a negative result. ... More detail is available at : dhhs.vic.gov.au/averages-easin #StaySafeStayOpen #COVID19Vic

05.01.2022 More than $388.8 million for improving facilities at 39 specialist schools right across the state! The biggest investment in specialist schools in Victoria’s history. The Education State is ensuring every child gets the support they need to thrive.

02.01.2022 Kurnai College is pleased to announce that we have received $2.78 million in yesterday's State budget. This funding will allow us to rebuild the remaining ...old Administration building and landscape at the Morwell Campus. We acknowledge the Andrews Labor Government and our friend and advocate Harriet Shing MP.