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Cheaper bus fares for Werribee families

Victorian families accessing the School Bus Program in Werribee are set to save hundreds of dollars a year in student bus fares. Minister for Education, James Merlino, today announced that the complicated system of bus fares affecting thousands of families in regional Victoria and on..

CHERRY STREET LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY UPGRADE COMPLETE

The $260,000 upgrade of Cherry Street level crossing in Werribee is now complete, making it safer for motorists, train passengers and the local community. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas, said the upgrade would make the dangerous crossing safer ahead of its removal by the Andrews..

WERRIBEE HONOURS OUR VIETNAM VETERANS

The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (VVAA) Victorian Branch and the Andrews Labor Government are working hard to give our veterans the tribute they deserve. As Victoria prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Werribee, Tim Pallas MP is encouraging..

FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Andrews Labor Government will provide free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve across Victoria. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said local passengers would not pay a cent to travel on Christmas Day or between 6:00pm on New Year’s Eve and 6:00am..

Ministers statement: Victorian economy

  MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — In the spirit of the season, ’tis the season to be jolly and I see too many long faces in front of me. I rise — and I bring news of great economic joy — to advise this house about the Andrews government’s..

Questions Without Notice: Western Distributor

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) The fundamental argument of those opposite is that you should sit around and wait for whatever time it takes to set up a review process and not get on and deliver the vital infrastructure that Victorians expected. This government will not waste a..

Ministers statements: infrastructure reform

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to inform the house about action that the Andrews Labor government is taking to restore integrity and accountability in our infrastructure development in this state — and might I also say transparency. It has only been a year, but a lot..

Schools in Werribee to serve up free breakfasts

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds in Werribee will benefit from a healthier start to the 2016 school year after their schools signed up to the Breakfast Clubs program. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas today announced the names of schools in Werribee participating in the State Government-funded..

ELIMINATING MOBILE BLACKSPOTS ON REGIONAL TRAIN LINES

Commuters who travel along the along Victoria’s five busiest rail corridors are set to benefit from the Andrews Labor Government’s $18 million Regional Rail Connectivity Project that will fix mobile blackspots along the rail lines. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis joined..

GOOD NEWS FOR WERRIBEE RESIDENTS, AS FAIR GO RATES PASSES

The Andrews Labor Government’s commitment to end uncontrolled council rate rises has been delivered, after the Victorian Parliament passed the Fair Go Rates system. Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas said the Local Government Act Amendment Bill was passed in the Legislative Council and would stop..

Budget Update Confirms Strong Surpluses And Falling Debt

Victoria’s economic position continues to strengthen, with the 2015-16 Budget Update showing the budget surplus has increased to $1.7 billion, up from the previous estimate of $1.2 billion, the Treasurer Tim Pallas said today. Across the budget and forward estimates, surpluses are set to total..

HAVE YOUR SAY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN WYNDHAM

Waste and recycling are a part of everyone’s daily life. How we manage our waste is important to ensuring the long term liveability and sustainability of our city. The draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan (MWRRG) has been released for consultation. The purpose..

Ministers statements: economy

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house on the government’s achievements in reinstating Victoria as the economic leader of the country. The Australian Bureau of Statistics state accounts for 2014–15, which were released last week, show that Victoria’s gross state product (GSP) for..

MEMBERS STATEMENT: Werribee electorate government achievements

MR PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to reflect on 365 days of an Andrews Labor government and in particular on the key projects being delivered in my electorate of Werribee. This government contributed an extra $85 million to revolutionise the capabilities of Werribee Mercy Hospital. We were able..

Ministers Statement: Regional Housing Affordability

  Mr PALLAS (Treasurer) — I rise to update the house about initiatives of the Andrews Labor government to deliver good government in Victoria. Good government means governing for all Victorians, including those in regional Victoria — and our apologies to absent friends. The Housing Industry Association’s..

BOOST FOR HEALTH & AGED CARE IN MELBOURNE’S WEST

Construction of a new hospital and aged care centre in Melbourne’s west is another step closer, with a planning permit now granted to build the first stage of St Vincent’s Private Hospital in East Werribee. The St Vincents Private Hospital will include a life-saving cardiac..

MINISTERS STATEMENT: FISHERMANS BEND

It gives me great pleasure to be back here again. I rise to update the house on the government’s work to assess the cost and undo the damage that has been done by the Leader of the Opposition’s calamitous decisions with regard to Fishermans Bend..