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While touring across the region, Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland has highlighted the need for investment in local schools within Broadford and Kilmore.

Ms Cleeland and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood and Education, Jess Wilson, visited schools in the area, including Broadford Secondary College and St Patrick’s Primary School in Kilmore.

Ms Cleeland said Mitchell Shire was growing at a rapid rate with both Broadford and Kilmore’s populations booming.

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“It is time that this Labor Government ensured that this population growth is matched with sufficient investment into the education system and infrastructure in these towns,” she said. 

“Broadford Secondary College is an outstanding school that plays a vital role in educating the region’s youth. Sadly, there are too many families having to be turned away from the school due to their limited enrolment capacity.

“St Patrick’s Primary School is another example of a fantastic school that needs support to handle the significant population increase anticipated for the region.

“Investing in these schools will be of great benefit to the rapidly growing region and will make sure all local students have access to an exceptional education.”

Ms Wilson said it was important to meet with schools across the state and learn about the challenges they were facing.

In 2022, the Liberal-Nationals Coalition made an election commitment to invest $8 million into Broadford Secondary College for upgrades and expansion. 

Ms Cleeland said the secondary school was turning away potential students.

“As things stand, the school is turning away potential students from outside their zone due to being at capacity,” she said.

“This includes neighbouring Kilmore, which continues to be left without a public secondary school despite several calls from myself and local families.”

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