John Forrest (Mallee, National Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This is the first opportunity I have had to congratulate Horsham College on reaching its 80th anniversary two weeks ago. Teachers and students joined forces to mark this milestone with great events at their Dimboola Road site. The 80th anniversary event provided an opportunity to catch up with old classmates from the past and to share memorable events. All of us have fond memories of school and they were well remembered at Horsham College the week before last.

I was on the campus on Friday celebrating with Ian Trigg and also drawing attention to the safety issues the college has, being located on the Western Highway. It is a busy highway. There are enormous safety issues with buses arriving in one location, 30-wheel vehicle transport roaring past and parents dropping off their children. It is an accident waiting to happen. I am calling on VicRoads for some ameliorative measures to be put in place outside Horsham College to ensure that the wonderful celebrations they had are not marred by a disastrous accident. Congratulations to Horsham College on 80 years—a great achievement from 1926. Given the discussion the chamber has recently had on education— (Time expired)

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order! It being 2 pm, in accordance with standing order 43, the time for members’ statements has concluded.