Victoria’s planned and sustained recovery from the global pandemic is delivering a strong economy and record jobs growth, the Budget Update released today shows. The Labor Government successfully used its balance sheet to protect the livelihoods of Victorians during the pandemic, setting a path to..

The Allan Labor Government led the nation in making wage theft a crime – and now wage theft will be outlawed in every state and territory following the passage of federal legislation. Victoria is disappointed that the Albanese Government failed to follow through on its election..

The Allan Labor Government has supported a New Zealand medical device remanufacturer to set up in Victoria, creating dozens of local jobs. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced Medsalv is finalising site selection for the manufacturing and R&D facility, which will introduce new..

Victorians have been burnt by the Albanese Government in a summer shocker released under the guise of a run-of-the-mill budget update. The Commonwealth’s mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) reveals the national government’s bottom line has improved by tens of billions of dollars since May..

Victoria will play a key role in the creation of nationally consistent labour hire laws in an acknowledgement of the state’s pioneering actions in regulating the sector and protecting vulnerable workers. Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas and his Commonwealth, state and territory workplace relations..

Werribee’s sporting clubs will soon have a bigger and better space to get together and stay active thanks to the redevelopment of the Galvin Park Football Netball Cricket Pavilion, backed by the Victorian Government. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today joined local representatives and the..

Students in Werribee are better placed to achieve their educational best, with the Allan Labor Government rolling out more infrastructure works to renovate and expand Westgrove Primary School. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that Westgrove Primary School has been approved for funding under the..

The Allan Labor Government is helping more kids get active and fostering the talents of Victoria’s future sports stars through Active Schools Grants. Minister for Education Ben Carroll today announced that Iramoo Primary School and Wyndham Park Primary School are receiving a $30,000 Active Schools..

The Allan Labor Government has worked with industry leaders to finalise a landmark reform that will progressively abolish stamp duty on commercial and industrial properties to encourage businesses to invest and create jobs. Announced in the Victorian Budget 2023-24, the Government consulted on the details..

Critical investment is accelerating the commercialisation of world-first Victorian technology to treat brain injuries, creating jobs at home and potentially benefiting patients around the globe. Minister for Economic Growth Tim Pallas today announced a $2 million investment by the Allan Labor Government’s independent innovation fund..

Victoria’s standing as a leading producer of life-saving vaccines and medicines will grow with global giant BioNTech creating a research and manufacturing facility in Melbourne, in partnership with the Allan Labor Government. Building on an in-principle agreement reached with BioNTech last year, Premier Jacinta Allan..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:30): I would like to start by wishing everybody a happy Ausmusic day, with or without the T-shirt. While the member for Hawthorn is still working on his debut EP, this government..

Wyndham’s tourism industry has been given a boost, with a $190,000 grant from the Victorian Government to Namaste Westside to develop innovative ways to encourage people to stay longer and experience the best of our region. Members for Wyndham, Tim Pallas, Mathew Hilakari and Dylan..

Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, driven by a strong economy that is delivering benefits for Victorians in every corner of the state. Victoria’s regional unemployment rate was the equal lowest in the country in October, figures released today by..

The Victorian Government is helping Werribee communities transform sports facilities, build change rooms and recreation infrastructure through a new round of infrastructure funding. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced that applications are open for the 2023-24 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund – backed by up to..

Victoria’s outstanding teachers, principals and support staff in our local schools have been celebrated at the 2023 Victorian Education Excellence Awards (VEEA) – with Werribee Secondary College among the winners. The VEEA inspires teachers, principals, business managers and support staff in Government schools to help..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (09:39): I rise to acknowledge the passing of Gregory Leonard, a man who touched many people in the Wyndham community. Greg recently passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. I express my condolences to..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Economic Growth) (14:20): I am pleased to talk about the enormous opportunities that growth in the Victorian economy is presenting for all Victorians. This is being led by the state’s investment in the state-owned..