Questions put forward to the Minister for Education earlier this year about the need for public secondary schools in Kilmore and Heathcote remain unanswered, leaving locals frustrated at the lack of action.
The questions were made by Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland during a Parliament sitting in March, with parliamentary process indicating responses were required over 50 days ago.
In the questions, Ms Cleeland asked if a feasibility study would be undertaken for a public secondary school in Heathcote, and if there were any plans to a public school in Kilmore.
Ms Cleeland has previously shared her support for community-led petitions calling on the State Government to build a secondary school in Kilmore and undertake a feasibility study for a secondary school in Heathcote.
“Everyone deserves an education close to their home but students in Heathcote and Kilmore are forced into travelling between 45 minutes and an hour each morning to get to school,” Ms Cleeland said.
“Both of these towns are experiencing a significant growth period, but this growth has not been supported with essential infrastructure like schools.
“We have seen petitions started by members of the local communities receive significant attention, yet residents in these towns are still unable to get a straight answer from this Labor Government.
“I will continue to advocate for our towns to ensure that locals can access the best education options close to their home.
“It is time to listen to the community and provide these towns with a public education.”