The Andrews Labor Government has confirmed the framework for future enterprise agreements with the state’s public sector workers, under an updated wages policy. Minister for Industrial Relations Tim Pallas today released details of the new Victorian Public Sector Wages Policy, which increases the wages component..

Victoria’s portable long service leave scheme has reached a major milestone as it provides certainty for community workers, contract cleaners and security guards across the state. The Andrews Labor Government introduced the scheme in 2019 to support workers in industries where movement between employers is..

The Andrews Labor Government is building on strong commercial and cultural ties with Vietnam in the 50th year of diplomatic relations between Australia and Vietnam. While visiting Vietnam in January, Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas announced Victoria as the headline sponsor for the..

Victoria’s sustained regional employment growth is leading the nation with thousands of new jobs created across the state last month. There have never been more Victorians in work in regional areas. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures published today show that regional jobs grew by..

The Andrews Labor Government is building more amenities for people with disability, with Councils, tourism attractions and destinations, and local not for profit organisations all encouraged to apply for grants to build Changing Places facilities in Werribee. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas launched the latest..

VicHealth is partnering with community groups and organisations across Victoria to give 180 local ideas a JumpStart! in creating vibrant, active and connected communities of young people. JumpStart! is a VicHealth initiative focused on building healthier communities through community sport, active play, art and food..

Werribee children can go ‘wild about reading’, as they embark on the annual Premiers’ Reading Challenge for another year. Member for Werribee Tim Pallas announced the 2023 Premiers’ Reading Challenge is open and is encouraging Werribee students and families to get behind the initiative that..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:39): I rise to acknowledge to the house the centennial celebrations of the Werribee Bowls Club. It was an honour to join the celebrations late last year and learn of the..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:17): The Andrews Labor government has succeeded in delivering our jobs plan target more than two years ahead of schedule. Back in December 2020 the former member for Ripon trumpeted that..

International students are flocking to Victoria and Melbourne – Australia’s best student city – injecting energy, boosting the economy and providing a ready supply of workers for jobs. Department of Home Affairs data shows since international borders reopened in December 2021, the number of student..

Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) labour force figures show that 62,000 Victorians found work last month, boosting the total number of jobs created since September 2020 to more than 420,000. The monthly increase in jobs was the largest in the country and four times..

Hundreds more patients in Melbourne’s west will get the elective surgery they need sooner – thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s $1.5 billion COVID Catch Up Plan. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the newly opened Werribee Rapid Access Hub..

A snapshot of the state’s finances shows Victoria is in sound shape as the economy continues a sustained recovery from the effects of the global pandemic that is growing jobs and underpinning confidence. Victoria’s Mid-Year Financial Report, published today, reveals a resilient state that recorded..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:40): In recognition of International Women’s Day on 8 March, I rise to acknowledge the contribution of two exemplary women in my electorate of Werribee. This year’s theme is about embracing equity. Christine..

Tim PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (14:23): It gives me great pleasure to be here again. I rise to update the house on how Victoria’s international collaboration with India is going from strength to strength, underpinned by..

Victorians will get a glimpse into the future of flying at the Australian International Airshow this week, with cutting-edge electric aircraft, aerial taxis and cargo drones part of an Andrews Labor Government display. Minister for Trade and Investment Tim Pallas today launched the Government’s Advanced..

Victoria’s economy is the strongest in the nation with the state leading all-comers in a key economic indicator – state final demand – in the December quarter and over the year. Today’s Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) results show that Victoria’s growth in final demand..

Mr PALLAS (Werribee – Treasurer, Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for Trade and Investment) (09:42): I acknowledge to the house the late Peter Parry, who was a CFA life member of Hoppers Crossing fire brigade in my electorate. Peter passed away just after Christmas following..