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A Growing Economy And More Jobs For Victorians

The Allan Labor Government is getting more Victorians into work and boosting the state’s economy – with the Mid-Year Financial Report reporting a strong labour market and a growing economy. Published today, the Mid-Year Financial Report shows that 124,000 Victorians secured employment in the 12 months to..

Ensuring Communities Are Part Of Our Energy Future

The Asia Pacific Financial and Innovation Symposium will be held in Melbourne this year thanks to support from the Allan Labor Government.  Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced the inaugural global financial conference will be hosted in Melbourne – demonstrating that Victoria is..

Wyndham’s Refurbished Youth Hub Making An Impact

The Allan Labor Government is supporting young people in Wyndham with a newly refurbished Youth Hub providing tailored services and community connections. Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman today visited Wyndham City Council to open the new Wyndham Youth Services at Hoppers Crossing, which received $150,000..

Transforming Wastewater Treatment For A Greener Victoria

Wastewater treatment in Melbourne’s west is about to be transformed thanks to a $711 million investment to modernise the plant to ensure the health and sanitation needs of Victoria’s growing population are met for generations to come. Minister for Water Harriet Shing today announced the..

SOLAR SAVINGS SET FOR WERRIBEE APARTMENT RESIDENTS

Thousands of solar panels will soon roll out across Victorian apartment buildings – slashing power bills by around $500 a year thanks to the Albanese and Allan Labor Government’s Solar for Apartments program. Applications are now open for the first round of the $16 million..

MORE FREE TAFE COURSES ON OFFER FOR 2024

Four new courses in hospitality, youth work and tourism are now available through the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE initiative giving Victorians more opportunities to learn new skills and grow their careers. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is encouraging prospective students to look at courses on..

INVESTING IN WERRIBEE WOMEN TO CHANGE THE GAME

The Allan Labor Government is backing more women and girls in Werribee from all backgrounds to get involved in the sport they love. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced applications for the 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program have opened. Grants of up..

MORE FUNDING TO PROTECT WYNDHAM’S WATERWAYS AND WILDLIFE

The Allan Labor Government is helping to improve habitats for native wildlife across Victoria’s iconic urban rivers and creeks through new funding boost for environmental restoration projects. Minister for Water Harriet Shing announced the first round of successful grants through the $10 million Green Links..

Growth Opportunity And New Jobs For Victorian Medtechs

A new Allan Labor Government grant program will help Victorian medtech startups and scaleups accelerate their pathway to market, increasing healthcare innovation and creating high-skilled jobs in one of the state’s fastest growing industries. Minister for Jobs and Industry Natalie Hutchins today launched the $1..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:25): I am pleased to update the house on the true state of business creation in the state of Victoria. We all saw earlier this week data that was presented from that..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: KRUSHNADEVSINH RAVALJI

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:45): I also want to briefly just mention and congratulate Kano Ravalji, who has received an award recognising him for his contributions to the local community and has led youth empowerment in..

Members Statement: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE SCHOOLS

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:43): I rise to update the house on three new schools that have recently opened in my electorate. In our rapidly growing community access to education is vital. That is why the..

WERRIBEE KIDS TO EMBRACE NATURE WITH EXPANDED BUSH KINDERS

Children in Werribee will have the chance to learn and play in the great outdoors, thanks to an expansion of bush kinder programs by the Allan Labor Government. Member for Werribee announced Sparrow Early Learning Manor Lakes will receive a one-off grant of $6000 to..

MONTH-LONG FESTIVAL TO CELEBRATE YOUNG VICTORIANS

The skills and achievements of Victoria’s young people will be on show right across the state later this year at a month-long festival supported by the Allan Labor Government.   Grants of $2,000 are available for sector organisations, local government, and schools in Werribee to..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE ENDEAVOUR AWARDS

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:44): I rise to refer to my annual Endeavour Awards and recognise the student recipients who graduated in 2023. The Endeavour Awards are an opportunity for me as the local member to acknowledge..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:31): I am happy – in fact I am ecstatic, I am euphoric – to update the house on how the Allan Labor government is investing in Victorian families by growing our economic..

Investing In World-First Tech For Vaccine Development

The Allan Labor Government is investing in a world-first Victorian platform to fast-track the development of vaccines and therapeutic treatments by safely testing their effectiveness and side effects. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced the Labor Government’s investment in the RNAte platform developed..

Deloitte Says Victoria To Lead States In Economic Growth

Victoria will lead all states in economic growth over the next five years, according to forecasts in the Deloitte Access Economics’ Business Outlook report released today. Treasurer Tim Pallas said the report showed the Allan Labor Government’s strategy for sustainable, job-creating growth was working. The report forecast..