FOR ALL OF US

Daryl Bennett is the principal of Swinburne Senior Secondary College. And on Tuesday, I joined him to officially open their brand new, competition-grade, world-class sports centre. All thanks to the Allan Labor Government. This 22.7 million projec
Great to visit Glenferrie Festival with the mighty Hawthorn Branch of the Australian Labor Party today. Thank you to Secretary Michael Campbell and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Ken Coghill for helping to organise the day.
Great to visit the Alfred Hospital yesterday with the Minister for Health, Mary-Anne Thomas MP. From Monday, we’re opening a new Rapid Access Hub here. It will deliver more of the straightforward procedures that you need, cutting wait times acr
This Christmas time, please remember to slow down on our roads. It could save a life.
Last week I visited the Dog Flat Marquee, in the heart of the Royal Botanic Gardens, with the Minister for Environment @steve_dimopoulos. And I was reminded just how lucky we are to live in Melbourne.
Recently I spoke at the Victorian Institute of Sport Awards of Excellence Night. I was honoured to have the opportunity to present the 2023 Para Athlete Award to world champion Para-cyclist, Emily Petricola. Emily is a world record holder and gold
Ability Works is a social enterprise that provides support and employment to people with a disability. Staff can work across a range of portfolios and product lines to build a range of job-ready skills and experience. And best of all - it's in Sout
Last week was the final Parliamentary sitting week of 2023. And it was a busy one, with a lot to get through. Here's a quick summary: The Allan Labor Government showed our commitment to victims of crime, by passing the Corrections Amendment (Parol
Today I visited the Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch with my good friend and colleague, the Minister for Veterans @nataliesuleymanmp. And she came bearing good news. The Hawthorn RSL received funding for three projects, coming to a total of $37,500 for pre
I've been meaning to visit for some time. And today I brought a few friends along with me. Thumritha, Greg, and the team at Monash Children's Radio Lollipop do incredible work entertaining kids and making them feel safe and welcome. We all know ho
For the true believers. Thank you for all of your support in 2023. Here's to a big 2024. Nina Taylor MP Josh Burns Ryan Batchelor MP Senator Jana Stewart
Today I took a train from Anzac Station to Parkville Station. And it was incredible. Thank you to Premier Jacinta Allan and Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson MP for Essendon for the opportunity. The Metro Tunnel is going to change So
Last sitting week, I had the opportunity to meet the Ambassador of Poland to Australia, His Excellency Dr Maciej Chmielinski, at the establishment of the Parliamentary Friends of Poland. There we discussed the oversized and significant contribution
After years of work and hundreds of hours of campaigning, the community pulled through. We transformed a car park into Camberwell Green - a park, playground, and space for all to enjoy. And it couldn't have happened without the $1.7 million dollar
Looking forward to officially opening the new garden and play space at Camberwell Primary School this Saturday. If you're around, come visit La Petite Fête from 10.30AM to enjoy the festivities and say hi.
Boroondara Police Station's team of over forty dedicated members keep us safe 24-7. Today I joined the Minister for Police @anthonycarbinesmp, to chat with their team about the complex issues they face everyday. It was great to speak to the Constab

John has been a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Council since December 2022, representing the Southern Metropolitan Region. Berger serves as the Deputy Government Whip in the Legislative Council.

Preceding Berger's election into the Victorian Parliament, he was the State Secretary of the Transport Workers Union (Vic/Tas) Branch from 2016 to 2021 and the National President of the Transport Workers Union from 2019 to 2021.

Berger sits on the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee as a member, and the Legal and Social Issues Committee as a participating member.

Alongside members of government, John Berger has helped to deliver free kindergarten programs across the electorate, hospital upgrades, power and hot water subsidies, free TAFE, the Veteran’s Card, and more.