Media Releases

Hampton Park Cricket in the Fast Lane

Wednesday 19 March 2025 Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas recently joined Casey City Council and club members at K.M. Reedy Reserve to officially open the new training facility, made possible by $100,000 from the Community Cricket Program. Heinz Southern District (HSD) Cricket Club and aspiring local cricketers can...

Solar Homes Slashing Energy Bills

Tuesday 4 March 2025 The Allan Labor Government has helped Victorian families slash $1 billion off the installation of solar panels, energy efficient heat pumps and batteries – saving hundreds of millions off Victorian energy bills each year.

Statement from Victorian Multifaith and Multicultural Leaders

28 November 2024 We, the undersigned multifaith and multicultural leaders, including people of faith in Victoria, stand in solidarity with the Sikh community amid the rise of racism. Diversity is Victoria’s greatest strength. We come from over 200 backgrounds, speak more than 290 languages, and follow over 200 different faiths....

Survey to Shape Kids' Safety on Social Media Closing Soon

29 October 2024 The Allan Labor Government’s public consultation regarding age limits for social media is to close soon with findings set to shape an education program to keep kids safe online. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, informed that Safe Socials is set to be delivered in...

Hampton Park Secondary College Finalists in Victorian Education Excellence Awards

19 September 2024 Hampton Park Secondary College has two finalists for the Victorian Education Excellence Awards 2024. The awards recognise inspirational teachers, principals, business managers and education support staff who improve schools and support children and young people.

Spirit of Anzac Prize Student Winners Announced

20 August 2024 The Allan Labor Government has awarded the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac Prize to 12 secondary school students from across Victoria including Hampton Park Secondary College. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, recently attended the presentation ceremony at Parliament House where Minister for Veterans Natalie Suleyman announced...

Improving Connectivity at Merinda Park

24 July 2024 The Allan Labor Government is delivering better and safer public transport connections at Merinda Park Station, following the completion of a new bus interchange, walking paths and an upgraded carpark. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, recently welcomed the Hon Gabrielle Williams MP, Minister for Public...

Addressing Women's Pain in Narre Warren South

6 June 2024 Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP recently hosted a Women’s Pain Forum, facilitated by Kit McMahon, CEO of Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE), to raise awareness for the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into Women’s Pain. Held at the Old School House in Hampton Park,...

Ask Me or 'Ask G'

20 May 2024 State Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP has announced a new AI assistant ‘Ask G', designed to support constituents - especially during out of office-hours. ‘Ask G’ is now available to use on Gary Maas’ official website garymaas.org.au. ‘Ask G' is an advanced tool crafted...

Helping Families in Narre Warren South

7 May 2024 The Allan Labor Government’s first Budget is dedicated to helping families in Narre Warren South. Whether it’s helping with the cost of living, making sure our kids can be their best, record funding for our healthcare system or continuing to invest in more of the services families...

First Glimpse at Victoria's New Police Stations

15 April 2024 The Allan Labor Government is delivering new state-of-the-art police stations for Clyde North and Narre Warren - with the designs for the stations recently released. The new and upgraded stations will deliver modern facilities for Victoria Police – giving them the best law enforcement infrastructure so our...

Hampton Park Community Centre Upgrade Complete

2 April 2024 The Victorian Government is providing crucial community infrastructure and delivering results for communities and councils through the Growing Suburbs Fund. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, recently visited Hampton Park Community House to celebrate the reopening of the newly upgraded neighbourhood centre on 28 March...

New Narre Warren Station Open To Passengers

28 March 2024 The first trains have stopped at the new Narre Warren Station this morning following the Allan Labor Government’s removal of the level crossing at Webb Street late last year. Minister for Transport Infrastructure Danny Pearson today announced the new station is ready to cater for approximately 1,000...

Hampton Park Sports Clubs Score New Pavilion

20 December 2023 Hampton Park sports teams and fans have a new home, with the completion of the new Allan Labor Government backed two-storey pavilion at Robert Booth Reserve. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, formally opened the new pavilion on 14 December 2023, made possible by a $3...

Submission to the Electoral Matters Committee

18 September 2023 The Inquiry into the conduct of the 2022 Victorian State Election, assessed by the Parliament of Victoria’s Electoral Matters Committee, holds on-going importance for maintaining the integrity and transparency of our democratic processes. Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas, made a submission to the Inquiry, highlighting...

Electronic Gaming Machine Usage in Narre Warren South

25 July 2023 State Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, has welcomed the Victorian Government’s new reforms to reduce gambling related harm. The new reforms come at the same time that the Electronic Gaming Machine Usage in Narre Warren South Parliamentary Internship Report has been released. Mr Maas...

Oakgrove Community Centre Hosts Biggest Morning Tea

9 June 2023 Member for Narre Warren South Gary Maas MP, was delighted to attend Oakgrove Community Centre on 7 June for their Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event as part of the Cancer Council’s fundraising drive to bring us closer to a cancer free future. Mr Maas was joined by...

Grices Road Recreation Reserve Funded in State Budget 2023-24

31 May 2023 Families in Narre Warren South will enjoy an upgraded Grices Road Recreation Reserve pavilion, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. Up to $1.2 million is in the 2023/24 State Budget – monies that are going towards the delivery of pavilion upgrades at Grices Road Recreation Reserve

Doing What Matters in Narre Warren South

23 May 2023 The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with delivering on its election promises for our community - investing in what matters for the people of Narre Warren South. We haven't wasted a day delivering the services and projects that matter to Victorians. With the Victorian Budget...

Young People to get a Jumpstart! on a Healthy Future

21 March 2023 VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give 180 local ideas across the state a JumpStart! in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people. JumpStart! Is a major investment in VicHealth’s Future Healthy initiative focused on building healthier communities through community...

Government Childcare Centres Where They're Needed Most

24 November 2022 It’s almost as if the early childhood education and care system has been designed to work against working families. That’s why we are getting on with delivering our Best Start, Best Life reforms to set Victorian kids up for the future, support women back into work and...

Support for Our Hard-Working Apprentices and Tradies

9 November 2022 The Andrews Labor Government’s Big Build is driving the creation of thousands of opportunities for our state’s apprentices. Now, not only are we backing their jobs – we’re delivering much-needed and practical cost of living relief to help Victoria’s apprentices make ends meet.

A Better Grices Road Recreation Reserve for Narre Warren South

28 October 2022 Families in Narre Warren South will enjoy an upgraded Grices Road Recreation Reserve, thanks to a re-elected Andrews Labor Government. We’ll invest up to $1.2 million towards an upgrade of the pavilion, delivering facilities that the whole community can be proud of.

Big School Expansion for Lyndhurst Secondary College

19 October 2022 A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will deliver a significant expansion to Lyndhurst Secondary College. We’ll invest $13.6 million to upgrade blocks A and E at the school. Only a Labor Government will make sure local families have access to the best school facilities – supporting kids to...

A Stronger Hampton Park Uniting Church in Narre Warren South

14 October 2022 A re-elected Andrews Labor Government will ensure Hampton Park Uniting Church can keep helping the Narre Warren South community when they’re in need. We’ll invest $50,000 to ensure that Hampton Park Uniting Church can continue being a local hub for community connection and essential services.