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Shining The Spotlight On Victoria‘s Top Exporters

Fourteen export success stories have been recognised for their achievements, innovation and leadership in international trade at the 43rd Governor of Victoria Export Awards (GOVEAs). Minister for Trade Tim Pallas joined award patron and Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, in congratulating the winners..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: ECONOMY

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:26): It gives me great pleasure to update the house on the stellar performance of the Victorian economy over the last eight years. My enthusiasm about how our economy is going..

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: WERRIBEE ELECTORATE ACHIEVEMENTS

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (12:37): I rise to update the house on what the Andrews Labor government has delivered for the great electorate of Werribee during the current term. The Werribee Street, Cherry Street and..

COVID Nasal Spray Treatment Clinical Trials To Begin

A nasal medication that could reduce transmission of COVID-19 in homes and hospitals will soon begin clinical trials in Victoria through a new world-class medical manufacturing centre in Melbourne. Treasurer Tim Pallas met with researchers at Monash University’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) in Clayton..

Elite Program Builds Victoria’s Construction Expertise

The Andrews Labor Government has appointed partners to help Victoria’s major project leaders develop their skills and expertise as the state delivers a record $144 billion infrastructure program. McKinsey & Company and the Stanford Centre for Professional Development will deliver the Office of Projects Victoria’s..

NEW BUS SERVICE HELPING GET WERRIBEE STUDENTS TO SCHOOL

The Andrews Labor Government is making it easier for students in Melbourne’s west to catch the bus to school, with a brand-new service connecting them directly to Werribee Secondary College. Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll said the additional service will provide students living in..

TUTOR PROGRAM TO KEEP GOING IN WERRIBEE SCHOOLS

The Andrews Labor Government is extending its successful Tutor Learning Initiative in 2023, to ensure students in Werribee continue to get benefits from the program and enhance their education experience. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced $258.4 million to further extend the Tutor Learning Initiative..

Victoria Leads Nation In Job-Creating Investment

Billions of dollars more in international investment flows into Victoria than any other state – underlining the benefits of the Andrews Labor Government’s ambitious investment attraction strategy. Data from global investment consultant fDi Markets shows Victoria attracted $8.1 billion in overseas investment in 2021-22, well..

Two New Projects To Kick Start Spring Racing In Werribee

Werribee Racing Club will soon have a much-needed brand new operations building and a more sustainable water supply, thanks to funding from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines today announced the Labor Government’s Victorian Racing Industry Fund (VRIF) is investing more than..

Better Connectivity For The Western Suburbs

The Andrews Labor Government is improving mobile connectivity in Werribee and surrounding suburbs with new telco infrastructure and upgrades. Through the Connecting Victoria program, the Labor Government is partnering with Optus and TPG Telecom to build a new 5G mobile tower and upgrade four existing..

Nation-Leading Economic Activity Drives Jobs Growth

Victoria’s recovery is powering ahead, with new figures showing Victoria is leading the nation in economic growth. Today’s National Accounts data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that Victoria’s State Final Demand grew by 6.5 per cent over the past year, almost two..

Creating More Economic Opportunities For Victorian Women

The Andrews Labor Government is continuing its nation-leading work in gender equality across Victoria, with new data measuring the public sector’s work to remove barriers to women’s success in the workforce and $3 million to deliver targeted industry strategies to boost participation in male-dominated sectors…

A Bigger And Better Ed A Step Closer For Werribee

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering a bigger and better emergency department for Melbourne’s west, with detailed planning and designing about to begin on the multi-million-dollar expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital. Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today announced architects Lyons and engineers LCI have been..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

MR PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade) (14:37): It gives me great pleasure to address this chamber to update it on the incredible job creation that is happening right across the state of Victoria. Our unemployment rate is..

Lowest Ever Victorian Regional Unemployment Rate

Victoria’s regional unemployment rate has fallen to a record low and is by far the lowest regional unemployment rate in the nation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS data shows the regional unemployment rate dropped to 2.9 per cent in July,..

REINVIGORATING VOLUNTEERING THROUGH INNOVATION AND LEGACY

Endangered ecosystems, under-represented Victorians and grassroot volunteer groups are set to benefit from Victorian Government funding for environmental volunteering initiatives. Minister for Environment and Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio today announced the 22 winning groups who will share in more than $500,000 to reinvigorate volunteering on..

NEW RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN VICTORIA

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..

NEW RECORD LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN VICTORIA

Victoria’s unemployment rate has fallen again and continues to be the lowest of all Australian states, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported today. The ABS figures show that at just 3.1 per cent, Victoria has the lowest unemployment rate in almost half a century..