Mr  Pallas  (Tarneit) — The fire services property levy is a  botched  reform that this government  has  been  advertising as a simpler and fairer system, but that is  not what it has delivered.  There are a lot of people who are getting a shock when they..

The Napthine Government's new Fire Services Property Levy came into effect on July 1, and it is leaving many Victorians worse off.

The operation of the Fire Services Property Levy is looking increasingly murky and open to exploitation as its implementation continues. Many people are complaining to us that they are paying three, four and five times moreunder the Napthine Government’s fire services property levy than under..

The Victorian Auditor General today has confirmed what families in Wyndham already know – that without urgent investment in suburban public transport and roads, congestion will continue to grow, State Member for Tarneit Tim Pallas said today. Mr Pallas said the Victorian Auditor General’s report..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) —  On 14  August I  had the  great pleasure  of attending Baden Powell  College in my electorate and serving as principal for  a day.  The school’s motto is ‘Looking forward, staying ahead’, and  I  must  say  that from what I observed  and..

Mr Pallas (Tarneit) — I rise to condole with the house on the passing of Alan John Hunt, and in so doing I reflect upon the fact that quite often when we come into this place we take the view that our  contributions fall into..

The Napthine Government must immediately review the botched fire services tax with revelations today that some property owners have seen massive increases on their levy, Shadow Treasurer, Tim Pallas said today.  Mr Pallas said the Fire Services Levy Monitor needs to have his powers extended..

The Napthine Government’s move to privatise aged care facilities could mean the selling off of South Stone Lodge in Werribee, Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews said today. The Napthine Government’s State Budget Update released late last year outlined a reduction of $75 million from public sector..

Victorian Labor is opposed to Denis Napthine’s plan to spend $8 billion of taxpayers’ money on a 5km tunnel that will do nothing to tackle the congestion problems facing our state.

Under Napthine and the Liberals Ambulance ramping hours have almost doubled.

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — I rise to raise concerns regarding the appalling condition of infrastructure at the Grange P-12 College, which is in my electorate. The school is 20 years old and has the third-highest number of portables in this state, most of which are poor..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — It gives me pleasure to rise to speak to the matter before the house. In so doing I can assuage any concerns that the Minister for Employment and Trade may have. There is no change in strategy or approach; we continue as..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — In speaking to the Bail Amendment Bill 2013 I believe there are three points that are critically important. Certainty, consistency and clarity must underpin the basic principles associated with bail and the basic principles attaching to our justice system. This bill not..

Mr Pallas  (Tarneit)  — The matter I  wish to raise is  for  the Minister for Environment and Climate Change. The action I seek  is  that the minister clarify the current state  of the government’s relief  to charities under  the  landfill levy  rebate scheme  — that  is,..

Debate resumed from 29 May; motion of Mr O’BRIEN (Treasurer). Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the Borrowing and Investment Powers Amendment Bill 2013. In so doing, I desire to move: That all the words after ‘That’ be..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — Following on from my concerns about the operation of the Borrowing and Investment Powers Amendment Bill 2013, I restate my concerns about the manner in which the government is going about introducing this legislation and the practical effect it gives to..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — It gives me pleasure to rise to speak on the Appropriation (Parliament 2013-2014) Bill 2013. It is Labor’s intention not to oppose this bill. There are a number of issues that I wish to raise in the context of my address..

Mr PALLAS (Tarneit) — It gives me great pleasure to rise to speak on the State Tax Laws (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2013. In so doing I indicate that members of the opposition will not oppose the bill, although we will raise some concerns..