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WESTERN DISTRIBUTOR DELIVERS SECOND RIVER CROSSING

The Andrews Labor Government’s 2016/17 Victorian Budget will provide the full funding required to build the Western Distributor Project – a second river crossing that will take thousands of trucks out of inner-west streets. The Western Distributor will deliver immediate travel time savings of up..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Sneydes Road Upgrade

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the progress of a significant roadworks project in my electorate of Werribee. As part of the state government’s $71 million East Werribee transport improvement package, traffic lights were turned on at the intersection of Sneydes Road..

LOCALS URGED TO NOMINATE FOR 2016 VICTORIAN LEARN LOCAL AWARDS

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas MP has today urged locals to nominate outstanding Victorians involved in the state’s Learn Local organisations as part of the 2016 Victorian Learn Local Awards are now open. The awards celebrate the contribution more than 300 Learn Local organisations make..

VICTORIA’S NEW $60M STARTUP INITIATIVE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS

From today startups and entrepreneurs in the Wyndham region will be able to apply for support from the Andrews Labor Government’s $60 million startup initiative, LaunchVic, with funding guidelines for round one now open. The guidelines call for bright ideas from across the state that..

KINDER IMPROVEMENT GRANTS ON OFFER IN WERRIBEE

Grants to upgrade kindergarten and children’s centre facilities in Werribee are now open. The grants will also help enhance the services kindergartens offer local children and families. Tim Pallas MP today encouraged kindergartens and councils to apply for the grants to help ensure more children..

LIGHTS ON AT SNEYDES ROAD INTERCHANGE

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has welcomed the turning on of lights at the Sneydes Road interchange in Werribee. This marks another milestone as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $71 million East Werribee Transport Improvements. The works included a $13 million safety upgrade for..

Ministers Statement: Employment

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house of new achievements by the Andrews Labor government in securing jobs for all Victorians. Data released last week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) demonstrate that since the last election more than 100 000 jobs have been..

Ministers statement: government financial management

(Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the achievements of the Andrews Labor government in securing the financial strength of our state. On 11 March I released the 2015–16 Mid-Year Financial Report. The report reaffirms the Andrews Labor government’s management of Victoria’s financial position. The..

PREMIERS’ READING CHALLENGE KICKS OFF IN WERRIBEE

Students from across Werribee are preparing to take part in the Premiers’ Reading Challenge, kicking off today. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas said the Challenge aimed to encourage local kids and young people to read more books, more often. Over the next six months, participating..

HELP SHAPE WATER FOR VICTORIA

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today encouraged Victorians to have their say on the Andrews Labor Government’s draft water plan ‘Water for Victoria.’ The plan is now released for community feedback to ensure Victoria has the best possible plan to prepare for critical challenges such..

$20 MILLION JOBS BOOST AND BLUEPRINT FOR GROWTH

Member for Werribee Tim Pallas has urged local businesses to apply for funding to help expand into new markets and create new jobs. The Andrews Labor Government has released strategies to grow priority sectors of the Victorian economy – Victoria’s Future Industries – and announced..

GRANTS TO SUPPORT CULTURALLY DIVERSE LGBTI VICTORIANS IN WERRIBEE

The Andrews Labor Government is working to reduce the discrimination and everyday challenges that LGBTI people from culturally diverse backgrounds face in our community. Tim Pallas MP said the Labor Government will work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) communities and organisations to..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Separation Tree Sapling

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about the planting of a sapling from the Separation Tree in my electorate of Werribee. The original Separation Tree in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, a 400-year-old river red gum, marked the place where Victoria’s citizens gathered..

Ministers Statement: Economy

(Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the Andrews Labor government’s achievements in growing the Victorian economy. The great news is that the most recent release of the ABS national account figures giving state final demand for the year ended December 2015 show that in..

Ministers Statement: Water Policy

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on a new project of the government to secure our water supply, protect business confidence and provide certainty. The desalination plant is Victoria’s insurance policy against drought, and of course it is appropriate that as a..

CEDA- 2016 Economic and Political Overview in Melbourne

Can I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered – the Wurundjuri people – and pay my respects to their elders, past and present. Can I thank Fabienne representing the sponsors, Standard and Poor’s, and for her warm..

Ministers Statement: Port of Melbourne lease

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the progress of the Andrews Labor government’s initiative to lease the port of Melbourne and remove 50 of our most dangerous and congested level crossings. This government sought and received a mandate to lease the..

Ministers Statement: Melbourne Metro rail project

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) -I rise to update the house about a new government initiative: releasing the business case for the Melbourne Metro rail project. The business case for Melbourne Metro shows that it will create 3900 jobs. It will increase Victoria’s gross state product by $7 billion..