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MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (12:43:40): I rise to update the house about Victoria’s record low regional unemployment rate. There is of course only one path to economic vitality in regional Victoria, and that is together with an Andrews Labor government. When we were first elected in..

MAKING KINDERGARTENS MORE INCLUSIVE FOR ALL CHILDREN IN WYNDHAM

The Andrews Labor Government is helping more kindergartens in Wyndham upgrade their playgrounds and buildings and buy new equipment to support children with additional needs. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today welcomed the launch of the 2019 round of the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Program for..

BUS BOOST FOR NEW ESTATES IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

Communities in Melbourne’s west will have better access to public transport thanks to the Andrews Labor Government, with bus routes being extended to new estates and more services linking with trains at peak times. The Labor Government is extending service coverage to more areas, and..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:15:50): I am back by popular demand to talk about the outstanding things that are happening in terms of job creation due to the Andrews Labor government’s efforts. Since 2014 the infrastructure investment by this..

MEMBERS STATEMENTS: BUDGET 2019–20

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (09:37:43): I have always maintained that budgets are about priorities and principles, and I am proud that the 2019–20 budget delivers on all our election promises for the great electorate of Werribee. As promised, the tyranny, the inconvenience and the frustration of..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL PAYROLL TAX

Mr PALLAS (Werribee—Treasurer, Minister for Economic Development, Minister for Industrial Relations) (11:33:01): I rise to update the house about the great news of the Andrews Labor government continuing to cut regional payroll tax and to provide work opportunities for regional Victorians. Last Monday’s budget delivered yet..

MINERAL RESOURCES (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT) AMENDMENT BILL 2019

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (10:16:21): I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I ask that my second‑reading speech be incorporated into Hansard. Incorporated speech as follows: Background The main purpose of the Bill is to fulfil the Government’s commitments to the Latrobe..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: REGIONAL PAYROLL TAX

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (11:33:01): I rise to update the house about the great news of the Andrews Labor government continuing to cut regional payroll tax and to provide work opportunities for regional Victorians. Last Monday’s budget delivered yet another cut to our regional payroll tax…

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: BUDGET 2019-20

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (11:10:11): It gives me great pleasure to stand up to advise the house on the response to the Andrews government’s fifth budget that keeps our promises and delivers for all Victorians. Yesterday both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s confirmed that Victoria will..

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VICTORIA’S VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Volunteers who selflessly give up their time to help others will be recognised across the state, with nominations now open for the 2019 Victorian Premier’s Volunteer Champions Awards. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas is inviting everyone in Wyndham to nominate volunteers who are making a..

JUNIOR LANDCARE AND BIODIVERSITY GRANTS NOW OPEN

The Andrews Labor Government is empowering young people in Wyndham to care for and protect the environment with the latest round of the Junior Landcare and Biodiversity grants now open. Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio today announced applications are now open..

COMMUNITY-LED ROAD SAFETY INITITIATIVES FUNDED

The Andrews Labor Government is working with local communities across Victoria to boost road safety awareness through the $1.3 million VicRoads Community Road Safety Grants Program. Across Victoria, 57 councils, schools and not-for-profit organisations will deliver 190 programs to provide local solutions to local road..

MINISTERS STATEMENTS: EMPLOYMENT

Mr PALLAS (Werribee) (11:15:35): I rise to update the house on the jobs boom happening right now in the great state of Victoria. Since the government was elected in 2014 we have created over 455 000 new jobs. That is because we have invested in..

DELIVERING FOR WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its promises and delivering for the people of Werribee. As part of a $1.8 billion investment in education, the Victorian Budget 2019/20 includes funding to build two brand-new schools for kids in Werribee, Wollahra Primary School and Wyndham..

WYNDHAM CLUBS TO BENEFIT FROM SPORTING GRANTS

The Wyndham City Sharks, Corpus Christi Basketball Club, Werribee Bushwalking & Outdoor Club and the Werribee Centrals Sports & Youth Club in Wyndham are among 386 grassroots sports clubs across Victoria who will share in more than $530,000 in grants to boost their equipment, skills..

MORE HELP FOR NEW MUMS AND DADS IN WYDNHAM

New parents in Wyndham will have better access to the support families need, with the Andrews Labor Government delivering on its election commitment to triple the number of Early Parenting Centres around the state.   Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP today announced that Wyndham..