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LABOR CLEANS UP THE LIBERALS’ EAST WEST MESS

Premier Daniel Andrews and myself today announced that the Labor Government and the East West Link consortium have reached a good faith agreement that puts the interests of Victorians first.

Infrastructure Probity

The member for Bundoora raised the implementation of processes that ensure the highest standards of probity and rigour in future infrastructure project contracts. Under the former government, the moral and commercial integrity of infrastructure procurement went into freefall. This decline culminated in the despicable side..

Back to Work Bill

I thank all contributors to this debate — the members for Malvern, Melbourne, Mornington and Gippsland East. I will pick up on some of the comments made and the content of the discussion around the amendments to the bill, and I want to reinforce my appreciation..

TIM PALLAS COMMEMORATES 100 YEARS AT WERRIBEE FIRE BRIGADE

On Saturday 28 the local State MP, Tim Pallas, attendedthe 100th Anniversary event of the Werribee Fire Brigade. Mr Pallas unveiled a plaque commemorating the 100 yearsof service from volunteers in the Brigade. It also acknowledged the ultimate sacrifice of twoWerribee Fire Brigade members in..

Destiny Centre and Wyndham Clinic

I rise to inform the house of my visit on 6 February to the Wyndham Private Medical Centre in Werribee. The Wyndham clinic is currently undergoing a significant expansion of its medical facilities, including expanding its day care facilities and the addition of a new operating..

LABOR GOVERNMENT MOVES TO STRENGTHEN ANIMAL WELFARE IN GREYHOUND RACING

The Andrews Labor Government is taking swift action to address serious allegations levelled at the state’s greyhound racing industry, including claims of live baiting. Minister for Racing, Martin Pakula, and Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, today announced a broad investigation into animal welfare and allegations..

‘Puppy Love’ to help threatened Bandicoots

The Andrews Labor Government is teaming up with the community and asquad of dogs, to help the Eastern Barred Bandicoot step back from the edge ofextinction on mainland Australia. Highlighting the Guardian Dog trial program, the Minister forEnvironment, Climate Change & Water, Lisa Neville today..

Westgate Distributor Opened for EOI.

The West Gate distributor is a key piece of infrastructure that will benefit Wyndham residents driving into the city as well as residents in Melbourne's West.

TIM PALLAS TO TURN SOD ON EXPANSION OF THE WYNDHAM CLINIC

Tim Pallas MP has welcomed the start of work to expand the Wyndham Clinic, set to provide new beds for mental health and addiction treatment clients in Wyndham. Mr Pallas said there were growing concerns for residents of Wyndham, and Victoria more broadly, about the..

LOCAL CLUBS IN WYNDHAM RECEIVE FUNDING BOOST

  Many sports and active recreation clubs across Wyndham will benefit from funding as part of round 1 of VicHealth’s Active Club Grants program.   Local MP, Tim Pallas said the grants, of up to $3,000 each, aim to increase physical activity by making it..

TIM PALLAS PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR PARENTS AS SCHOOL GOES BACK

As local Wyndham students return to school, MrPallas told parents he is working hard to ease the pressure of the busy ‘BackTo School’ week on the household budget. Mr Pallas said it has been a costly and stressfulweek for local families, because several years’ worth..

Wyndham school funding

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — Once again schools and vital community services in the city of Wyndham have missed out under the Napthine government. In the recent round of school funding announcements no funding for upgrades to Wyndham schools has occurred. The Napthine government has continued..

South Stone Lodge nursing home

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — Just over a year ago I visited residents and staff at the only government-owned nursing home in the city of Wyndham, South Stone Lodge, with the Leader of the Opposition and Ms Jenny Mikakos, a member for the Northern Metropolitan Region..

Government achievements

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — Once again, we have to question what value the government sees in debating matters of public importance of this nature. Over the past four years the government has brought before this house about a dozen of these self-congratulatory matters of public..